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

YYC Airport Page →
1,281 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 38m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
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WS1484+1
WS WestJet
B38M
11:45 AM
MDT
2:10 PM
PDT
3h 25m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
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WS1485
WS WestJet
B38M
3:30 PM
PDT T1
7:55 PM
MDT
3h 25m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
SLC Salt Lake City 5h AFDLLA → AFASBA Salt Lake City (SLC) to San Diego flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 5m DEKEWS → ASDLF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to San Diego flights
LAX Los Angeles 5h 14m CIDEEK → AFAMAV Los Angeles (LAX) to San Diego flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 17m DEWS → AAASBA Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego flights
SFO San Francisco 5h 29m CMDEEK → ACASAZ San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego flights
YVR Vancouver 5h 31m ACAFAI → AC Vancouver (YVR) to San Diego flights
PDX Portland 5h 33m WS → ASFIJL Portland (PDX) to San Diego flights
SEA Seattle 5h 35m ASAYEK → AFASAY Seattle (SEA) to San Diego flights
DEN Denver 5h 40m ACUAWS → ACASCM Denver (DEN) to San Diego flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 28m 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
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,281 mi 3h 25m nonstop -1h behind

YYC–SAN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 1,281 miles in approximately 3h 25m. 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 7 B38M 3h25 55% – –
CNK CNK 1 – – 55% – –
Aircraft on this route
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CNK + WS (8 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
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YYC to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
SLC ~5h 0m LAS ~5h 5m LAX ~5h 14m PHX ~5h 17m SFO ~5h 29m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,063
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
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Arriving
65%
Return
SAN → YYC
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
Arriving
69%
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 2 2
Weekly flights 7 7
Flight time 3h 25m 3h 6m
Departure OTP 55% –
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 25m 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 25m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 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 25m gate to gate. The route covers 1,281 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from YYC to SAN: WestJet, and others.
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 Salt Lake City, Harry Reid 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 7 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 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,281 miles (2,061 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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