San Diego (SAN) to Vancouver (YVR) flights
An economy award from San Diego (SAN) to Vancouver (YVR) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Air Canada, plus taxes and fees from $43.61. One airline flies nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Vancouver (YVR): Air Canada. The two airports are 1,179 miles (1,897 km) apart. Air Canada is in Star Alliance. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Seattle, Portland and Los Angeles and more.
How many miles SAN to YVR costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air Canada | 10,000 | $43.61–48.11 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air Canada | 12,500 | $54 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air Canada | 15,000 | $25.60–405.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn Air Canada | 15,000 | $29–283.50 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air Canada | 15,000 | $25.60–405.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air Canada | 17,500 | $25.60–405.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Air Canada | 18,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air Canada | 19,500 | $25.60–405.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air Canada | 30,000 | $50.40 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air Canada | 30,000 | $25.60–565.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SAN to YVR
- Air CanadaStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
Book SAN to YVR with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air Canada
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air Canada
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air Canada
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air Canada
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Air Canada
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air Canada
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air Canada
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air Canada
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air Canada
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air Canada
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air Canada
- United MileagePlusBooks Air Canada
SAN to YVR with one stop
10 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Portland (PDX)Alaska Airlines the whole way
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)Delta Air Lines and United Airlines the whole way
+3 - Via Sacramento (SMF)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then Air Canada
- Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and 2 more, then Air Canada and WestJet+1
- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 2 more, then Air Canada, WestJet and 1 more+1
- Via Calgary (YYC)WestJet the whole way
- Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way+1
SAN to YVR: common questions
How many miles does SAN to YVR cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Air Canada, plus taxes and fees from $43.61. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (12,500), ANA Mileage Club (15,000) and Etihad Guest (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SAN to YVR?
Air Canada (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Vancouver (YVR).
How far is San Diego from Vancouver by plane?
San Diego (SAN) and Vancouver (YVR) are 1,179 miles (1,897 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SAN to YVR award flights?
12 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 4 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between San Diego and Vancouver?
The most direct connections are through Seattle (SEA), Portland (PDX), Los Angeles (LAX), Sacramento (SMF) and San Francisco (SFO). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Alaska Airlines through Seattle.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.