San Diego International to Toronto Pearson
2154 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 4h 44m with 8 airlines operating direct service from San Diego International (SAN) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $249 return), with peak prices in August (around $747). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from San Diego International
San Diego International is the busiest single-runway commercial airport in the United States, sitting 3 miles from downtown San Diego. MTS Route 992 runs from the terminals directly to downtown in around 15 minutes for $2.50; the future Trolley extension (planned 2027) will provide direct light rail. Southwest and Alaska have the largest schedules; American, Delta and United add full-service capacity. Limited international long-haul — British Airways and Lufthansa serve London and Frankfurt direct.
Arriving in Toronto
Toronto Pearson is 22 km northwest of downtown Toronto, with the UP Express train reaching Union Station in 25 minutes for CA$12.35. Air Canada is the dominant carrier; US carriers serve YYZ heavily as the largest cross-border destination. Fares from US East Coast and Midwest are competitive year-round; peak demand is around Caribana (early August) and the Toronto International Film Festival (early September).
Who flies SAN to YYZ?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 4h 44m | Economy |
| Alaska Airlines | AS | 4h 44m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 4h 44m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 4h 44m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 4h 44m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 4h 44m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 4h 44m | Economy |
| Hawaiian Airlines | HA | 4h 44m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly SAN→YYZ
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
San Diego to Toronto FAQs
Direct flights from San Diego International (SAN) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) take approximately 4h 44m for the 2154-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $249. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
8 carriers operate direct service from San Diego International (SAN) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ): Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Southwest Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No eTA required for US citizens, but a US passport (or NEXUS card / Enhanced Driver License) is required for air travel. Always check travel.state.gov for the latest entry requirements before booking.
Toronto Pearson (YYZ) is the primary international airport for Toronto. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.