Toronto to San Diego (YYZ–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YYZ Airport Page →
2,153 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 55m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AC1683
AC Air Canada
B38M
9:20 AM
EDT TT1
11:35 AM
PDT
5h 15m
30%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC1077+1
AC Air Canada
7M8
9:52 AM
EDT TT1
11:28 AM
PDT
4h 36m
30%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC1078+1
AC Air Canada
7M8
12:30 PM
PDT T1
8:27 PM
EDT
4h 57m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC1684
AC Air Canada
7M8
12:30 PM
PDT T1
8:27 PM
EDT
4h 57m
38%
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
PHX Phoenix 6h 32m ACPDTS AAASBA Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 53m ACAMDL AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to San Diego flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 55m ACPDTS ASDLF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to San Diego flights
DEN Denver 6h 55m ACOSSN ACASCM Denver (DEN) to San Diego flights
DTW Detroit 6h 58m ACAFAM AFDLVS Detroit (DTW) to San Diego flights
STL St Louis 7h 5m ACUA WN St Louis (STL) to San Diego flights
BNA Nashville 7h 5m ACEJAUA WN Nashville (BNA) to San Diego flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 13m AAACAS AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Diego flights
AUS Austin 7h 15m ACPDTS ASLXJWN Austin (AUS) to San Diego flights
ORD Chicago 7h 17m AAACAS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to San Diego flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Toronto to San Diego
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,153 mi 4h 56m nonstop -3h behind

YYZ–SAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 2,153 miles in approximately 4h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YYZ–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 14 7M8, B38M 4h36-5h15 100% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AC
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YYZ to SAN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YYZ to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,319
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YYZ → SAN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
SAN → YYZ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYZ delays → SAN delays →

Other ways to reach San Diego from Toronto

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric YYZ→SAN YQA→SAN
Distance from YYZ 91 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 14 1
Flight time 4h 56m 4h 40m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of YYZ with service to San Diego International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
San Diego is 3 hours behind Toronto.
YYZ: EDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Toronto, it's 3:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
2,153 mi / 3,465 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 56m 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 YYZ

The UP Express train runs from Union Station (downtown Toronto) to Terminal 1 in 25 minutes (CAD $12.35). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours, every 30 minutes off-peak and overnight. Highway 427 and the 401 are heavily congested during rush hours.

Taxis and ride-hail from downtown cost CAD $50–70 and take 25–60 minutes depending on traffic. MiWay and Brampton Transit buses serve the airport from the western suburbs. Long-term parking is available in the Viscount Road lots with free shuttle service.

YYZ–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Toronto to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance2,153 mi / 3,465 km
Flight time4h 56m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YYZ
IATA / ICAOYYZ / CYYZ
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr46.8M
Elevation569 ft / 173 m
Destination: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YYZ to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to San Diego International Airport take about 4h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 2,153 miles.
1 airline operates flights from YYZ to SAN: Air Canada.
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 Phoenix Sky Harbor, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Harry Reid.
San Diego is 3 hours behind Toronto.
Yes, return flights from SAN to YYZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YQA. 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 YYZ to SAN

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YYZ to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYZ to SAN is about 4 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,153 miles (3,465 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Gravenhurst (YQA).