Calgary to San Diego (YYC–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YYC Airport Page →
1,281 mi airlines charter/private 10/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 52m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
✓
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WS1482
WS WestJet
737
9:20 AM
MDT
11:47 AM
PDT
3h 27m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
→
WS1484+1
WS WestJet
737
11:45 AM
MDT
2:10 PM
PDT
3h 25m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
WS1019
WS WestJet
73H
11:30 AM
PDT T1
3:55 PM
MDT
3h 25m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
WS1485
WS WestJet
737
3:30 PM
PDT T1
7:55 PM
MDT
3h 25m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
WS1483
WS WestJet
73H
4:15 PM
PDT T1
8:40 PM
MDT
3h 25m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 5h KESYBWS → ASDLEJA Las Vegas (LAS) to San Diego flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 14m WS → AAASBA Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego flights
LAX Los Angeles 5h 16m CIKELA → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to San Diego flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 17m AFDLLA → AFAMAS Salt Lake City (SLC) to San Diego flights
YVR Vancouver 5h 25m ACAFAI → AC Vancouver (YVR) to San Diego flights
SEA Seattle 5h 29m ASAYEK → AFASAY Seattle (SEA) to San Diego flights
SFO San Francisco 5h 30m CMEKKE → ACASAZ San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego flights
DEN Denver 5h 41m ACUAWS → ACASCM Denver (DEN) to San Diego flights
PDX Portland 5h 49m WS → ASFIJL Portland (PDX) to San Diego flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 27m AFDLKE → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to San Diego flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Calgary to San Diego
1 carrier, 10 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,281 mi 3h 26m nonstop -1h behind

YYC–SAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 1,281 miles in approximately 3h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore YYC Routes SAN Routes YYC Live Flights SAN Live Flights YYC Delays SAN Delays
All flights from San Diego (SAN) San Diego to Calgary flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YYC–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 10 737 3h25-3h27 60% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (10 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YYC to SAN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YYC to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
LAS ~5h 0m PHX ~5h 14m LAX ~5h 16m SLC ~5h 17m YVR ~5h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,048
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YYC → SAN
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
81%
Return
SAN → YYC
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYC delays → SAN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Diego from Calgary

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric YYC→SAN FCA→SAN
Distance from YYC – 194 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 10 7
Flight time 3h 26m 3h 6m
Departure OTP 60% –
Kalispell (FCA) to San Diego flights
Airports within 200 miles of YYC with service to San Diego International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
San Diego is 1 hour behind Calgary.
YYC: MDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Calgary, it's 5:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
1,281 mi / 2,061 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 26m 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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

YYC–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Calgary to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance1,281 mi / 2,061 km
Flight time3h 26m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights10 out / 13 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YYC
Full nameCalgary International Airport
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 m
Destination: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YYC to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Calgary International Airport to San Diego International Airport take about 3h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 1,281 miles.
1 airline operates flights from YYC to SAN: WestJet.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Los Angeles.
San Diego is 1 hour behind Calgary.
Yes, return flights from SAN to YYC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FCA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 YYC to SAN

Calgary International Airport (YYC) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from WestJet. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YYC to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYC to SAN is about 3 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,281 miles (2,061 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kalispell (FCA).