Traveling from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from San Diego International Airport to Calgary International Airport is 3 hours 21 minutes. Calgary's timezone is UTC-6, making Calgary 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
You can choose from 5 weekly flights from San Diego International Airport to Calgary International Airport. The 09:25 departure with WestJet is the earliest flight out from SAN to YYC. WestJet operates the last service of the day at 13:40 if you'd rather not get up at the crack of dawn.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
WestJet is your gateway to discovering Calgary (and maybe even some other great corners of Canada!). Look through the direct flights from San Diego International Airport to Calgary International Airport offered by this popular airline.
If you want a stopover for your flight from San Diego International Airport to Calgary International Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. Here are the most popular stopovers between SAN and YYC:
San Francisco International Airport
Vancouver International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Diego International Airport to Calgary International Airport is C$133. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$293. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To secure cheap flight tickets from SAN to YYC, book your trip 9 months before your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flight tickets from San Diego International Airport to Calgary International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from SAN to YYC. You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have fallen. We'll let you know when the price changes.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Diego International Airport to Calgary International Airport.
Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Traveling from central San Diego to San Diego International Airport takes about 20 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 9 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a convenient hotel near SAN? If you're boarding an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Calgary International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
If you're coming in on a late flight from San Diego International Airport to Calgary International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near YYC:
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
Calgary International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the center of Calgary. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 20 minutes.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 1 minute.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Calgary International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Calgary in May.
The warmest month in Calgary is August, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from San Diego International Airport to Calgary International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SAN to YYC in December. Average temperatures are between -18ºC and 0ºC then.
More about Calgary
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Calgary right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from SAN to YYC:
Calgary Tower and Heritage Park Historical Village are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Calgary must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Glenbow Museum.
Complete your Calgary trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Calgary International Airport — next on the list is finding a place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Calgary.