Travelling from Toronto to San Diego International Airport (SAN): what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organizing your flight from Toronto to San Diego International Airport (SAN). Explore your options for jetting out of Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).
The average length of a direct flight from Toronto to San Diego International Airport is 5 hours 22 minutes.
San Diego International Airport is located in San Diego. The city operates in the UTC-7 timezone and is 3 hours behind Toronto.
With 12 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the most popular route. Air Canada operates the earliest flight at 08:00. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the latest departure from YYZ to SAN is with Air Canada at 19:00.
Your flight from Toronto to SAN won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Nonstop flights from Toronto to San Diego International Airport (SAN) can be booked from here.
Book your direct flight from Toronto to San Diego International Airport with Air Canada. This top carrier operates services from YYZ.
Located around 27 kilometres from central Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 26 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport takes roughly 49 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Pearson International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Toronto to San Diego International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Prefer to leave from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)? You can book a direct flight from Toronto to San Diego International Airport (SAN) from this popular hub.
Get on your direct flight from Toronto to SAN with Air Canada. This is one of the leading carriers flying this route out of YTZ.
Visit family or friends or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Toronto to San Diego International Airport, here's where you can stop when setting off from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
YTZ is around 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 39 minutes.
It's your vacation, so why not book an extra night away? Think about kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your flight from Toronto to SAN:
About San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Consider staying in a hotel near SAN if you have a late flight from Toronto to San Diego International Airport. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego
From San Diego International Airport, San Diego is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 9 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes around 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
For a one-way ticket from Toronto to San Diego International Airport, C$170 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just C$280. These are the lowest fares right now but could change based on availability.
8 months is how far we recommend booking ahead to lock in flight tickets from Toronto to SAN.
You'll score the biggest savings on your tickets from Toronto to San Diego International Airport if you travel in May. Take it one step further and use the 'Whole month' search tool to find the cheapest day to fly out.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Toronto to San Diego International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to San Diego in May when it's quieter.
The warmest month in San Diego is August, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Toronto to SAN in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap flights from Toronto to San Diego International Airport sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about San Diego
After locking in your flight from Toronto to San Diego International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring San Diego:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego are leading attractions which should feature on every San Diego itinerary.
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