Flying from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from San Diego International Airport to Pearson International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 45 minutes.
Toronto's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Toronto three hours ahead of San Diego.
Every week, there are 12 San Diego International Airport to Pearson International Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as soon as possible, jump on the 11:00 Air Canada flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 22:00 with Air Canada.
Leave enough time to catch your SAN to YYZ flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Toronto (and then seeing more of Canada!) is a breeze with Air Canada. This popular airline has direct flights from San Diego International Airport to Pearson International Airport.
Air Canada is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Air Canada is the most punctual carrier offering SAN to YYZ flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Diego International Airport to Pearson International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SAN and YYZ:
Denver International Airport
Kansas City International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Pearson International Airport flight is Rs31,309. A return fare is currently Rs73,211. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get cheap tickets from SAN to YYZ, book your journey seven months ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Pearson International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SAN to YYZ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from San Diego International Airport to Pearson International Airport.
Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)
You'll find SAN at Airport Drive.
Of all flights leaving San Diego International Airport, 71.38% land on time at their destination.
Central San Diego to San Diego International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport will take about 20 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near SAN? If you're boarding an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Pearson International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
If you're arriving on a late San Diego International Airport to Pearson International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near YYZ:
Travel at your own pace with a Pearson International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion or Thrifty and discover more of Toronto and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Pearson International Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto
From Pearson International Airport, Toronto is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
August is the most popular month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Pearson International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Toronto in February.
The warmest month in Toronto is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from San Diego International Airport to Pearson International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SAN to YYZ in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC and 1ºC then.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Toronto, now it's time to discover other parts of Canada. Journey about 499 kilometres north-east to Montreal to check off its must-visit sights. From Mount Royal Park to Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Canada, head for Ottawa, roughly 354 kilometres north-east of Toronto. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are highlights.
