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

YYZ Airport Page →
2,153 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 4m 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
9:51 AM
EDT TT1
11:58 AM
PDT
5h 7m
45%
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
45%
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
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC1684
AC Air Canada
B38M
1:10 PM
PDT T1
9:10 PM
EDT
5h
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 42m ACPDTS AAASBA Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego flights
DTW Detroit 6h 51m ACAFAM AFDLVS Detroit (DTW) to San Diego flights
DEN Denver 6h 58m ACOSSN ACASCM Denver (DEN) to San Diego flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h ACPDSYB ASDLEJA Las Vegas (LAS) to San Diego flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 1m AAACEJA AFAMAV Los Angeles (LAX) to San Diego flights
BNA Nashville 7h 14m ACASPUA LXJWN Nashville (BNA) to San Diego flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 17m ACAMDL AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to San Diego flights
AUS Austin 7h 18m ACASPPD ASEJAJRE Austin (AUS) to San Diego flights
ORD Chicago 7h 18m AAACAS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to San Diego flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 20m AAACAS AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Diego flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Toronto to San Diego
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2,153 mi 4h 52m nonstop -3h behind

YYZ–SAN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 2,153 miles in approximately 4h 52m. 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 4h36-5h07 80% Star Alliance
QR Qatar Airways 1 80% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AC
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (14 flights/wk, 93%)
Oneworld: QR (1 flights/wk, 7%)
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
45
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,138
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
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
68%
Return
SAN → YYZ
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
93%
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 YHM→SAN YQA→SAN
Distance from YYZ 38 mi 91 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 14
Flight time 4h 52m 4h 47m 4h 40m
Departure OTP 80%
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 52m 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 52m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
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 52m gate to gate. The route covers 2,153 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from YYZ to SAN: Air Canada and Qatar Airways.
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, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SAN and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 YHM and 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 and Qatar Airways. 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 52 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, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hamilton (YHM) and Gravenhurst (YQA).