San Diego (SAN) to Vancouver (YVR)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,179

miles

1,897

kilometers

1,024

nautical miles

🕐 2h 45m

Flight Time

🧭 N (347°)

Direction

🌍 0h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	1,179	+707	1,886 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	1,179	+707	1,886 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	1,179	+590	1,769 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	1,179	+590	1,769 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	1,179	+1,179	2,358 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	1,179	+590	1,769 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between San Diego and Vancouver earns you 2,358 base miles - that's 9% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The SAN to YVR route connects San Diego, United States with Vancouver, Canada. This medium-haul flight covers 1,179 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from United States to Canada. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a N bearing of 347° from San Diego.

🛫 About SAN

San Diego International Airport

San Diego International Airport (SAN) serves San Diego, United States.

🛬 About YVR

Vancouver International Airport

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) serves Vancouver, Canada.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 1,179 miles (1,897 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from SAN to YVR typically take around 2h 45m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 1,179 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.