Award flights from San Diego (SAN) to Vancouver (YVR)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 7 programs for SAN→YVR. Lowest economy: 8,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business: 18,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first: 23,061 points + $75.71 (Air Canada Aeroplan).
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SAN to YVR at a glance
- From
- San Diego International, San Diego, United States (SAN)
- To
- Vancouver International, Vancouver, Canada (YVR)
- Programs with award space seen
- 7 of 9 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business, via Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), Delta Air Lines (DL), PD, United Airlines (UA), WestJet (WS)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Vancouver (YVR)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 8,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 318 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 11,531 pts + $75.61 | 2 stopsNonstop from 16,749 pts | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 324 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), PD | 9+ | 329 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 17,500 pts | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 318 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 16,100 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), WestJet (WS) | 1 | 274 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.53 | 1 stopNonstop from 21,000 pts | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 147 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 19,400 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), WestJet (WS) | 9+ | 316 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 22,500 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), PD | 3 | 90 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Delta SkyMiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 18,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 310 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 23,061 pts + $75.61 | 1 stopNonstop from 27,948 pts · Mixed cabin | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 322 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 45,000 pts | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 318 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 40,000 pts + $31.52 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC) | 2 | 14 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 22 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Alaska Atmos Rewards and Delta SkyMiles.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 23,061 pts + $75.71 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 11 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $11.20 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 318 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 35,700 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 6 | 316 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 37,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 4 | 329 | See dates |
Not seen in first: Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 22,500 pts + $25.60 | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 18,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Virgin Australia Velocity | 40,000 pts + $31.52 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Air Canada Aeroplan | 23,061 pts + $75.71 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 35,700 pts + $5.60 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 16,749 points via Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed nonstop space on 324 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 27,948 points via Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed nonstop space on 315 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly SAN to YVR on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | — | 19,500 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 23,061 · Aeroplan (6 dates) | |
| 8,500 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 22,500 · Atmos (12 dates) | 18,500 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 23,061 · Aeroplan (5 dates) | |
| 11,531 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 22,500 · Atmos (17 dates) | 27,500 · AAdvantage (25 dates) | 43,100 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 10,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 22,500 · Atmos (10 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 35,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 22,500 · Atmos (12 dates) | 24,500 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 35,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | |
| 11,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 22,500 · Atmos (17 dates) | 19,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 41,900 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 11,531 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 22,500 · Atmos (22 dates) | 23,061 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 35,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | |
| 11,531 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | — | 34,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 35,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 11,531 · Aeroplan (29 dates) | — | 28,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 35,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 11,531 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | — | 34,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 35,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 11,531 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | — | 39,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 35,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 14,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | — | 60,523 · Aeroplan (6 dates) | 35,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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What's the lowest San Diego to Vancouver award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 8,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 318 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 05:32 UTC). In business, 18,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business award space on 310 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 05:32 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on SAN→YVR?
7 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 318 dates, business 310 dates, first 318 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 324 dates, business 322 dates, first 11 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 329 dates, premium economy 90 dates, first 329 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 316 dates, first 316 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 274 dates, business 22 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 318 dates, business 318 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 147 dates, business 14 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from SAN to YVR?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 16,749 points with Air Canada Aeroplan.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest SAN→YVR award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 8,500 miles with AAdvantage (28 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 18,500 miles with AAdvantage (28 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.