Vancouver to San Diego (YVR–SDM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Vancouver to San Diego
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,192 mi 2h 18m nonstop

YVR–SDM has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YVR → SDM
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Return
SDM → YVR
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
San Diego is 0 hours the same as Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · SDM: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 6:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
1,192 mi / 1,919 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 18m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.

Getting to YVR

The Canada Line SkyTrain connects Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver to the airport in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 (Compass card, add-fare zone from zone 2). Trains run every 6–8 minutes from 05:00 to 01:00.Taxis to the airport from downtown cost CAD $35–45; Uber and Lyft operate from a designated ride-share zone at the Domestic and International terminals. Driving via Highway 99 South takes 20–35 minutes in normal traffic; budget more during evening rush on the Oak Street Bridge approach.

YVR–SDM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance1,192 mi / 1,919 km
Flight time2h 18m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Origin: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: SDM
IATA / ICAOSDM / KSDM
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation526 ft / 160 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to SDM flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Brown Field Municipal Airport take about 2h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 1,192 miles.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from YVR to SDM

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YVR to SDM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to SDM is about 2 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,192 miles (1,919 km).