Award flights from Vancouver (YVR) to San Diego (SAN)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 6 programs for YVR→SAN. Lowest economy: 8,500 miles + $54.46 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business: 18,500 miles + $54.46 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first: 20,000 points + $54.46 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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YVR to SAN at a glance
- From
- Vancouver International, Vancouver, Canada (YVR)
- To
- San Diego International, San Diego, United States (SAN)
- Programs with award space seen
- 6 of 8 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), 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 San Diego (SAN)
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 + $54.46 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 320 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 11,531 pts + $125.64 | 2 stopsNonstop from 12,956 pts | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 326 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $54.46 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), PD | 9+ | 325 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $89.99 | 1 stopNonstop from 15,000 pts | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 189 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $54.46 | 1 stopNonstop from 17,500 pts | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 328 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 16,100 pts + $80.70 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), WestJet (WS) | 1 | 271 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 22,500 pts + $74.46 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), PD | 9+ | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, 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 + $54.46 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 319 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 23,061 pts + $125.64 | 1 stopNonstop from 23,167 pts · Mixed cabin | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 326 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 28,000 pts + $67.48 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC) | 2 | 5 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $54.46 | 1 stopNonstop from 45,000 pts · Mixed cabin | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 328 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,000 pts + $80.70 | 1 stopMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 35 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Alaska Atmos Rewards.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 20,000 pts + $54.46 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 3 | 325 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 23,061 pts + $125.74 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 10 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $54.46 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 320 | 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 + $54.46 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 22,500 pts + $74.46 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 18,500 pts + $54.46 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Virgin Australia Velocity | 28,000 pts + $67.48 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $54.46 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,000 pts + $80.70 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 20,000 pts + $54.46 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Air Canada Aeroplan | 23,061 pts + $125.74 | 1 | 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 12,956 points via Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed nonstop space on 326 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 23,167 points via Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed nonstop space on 313 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly YVR to SAN on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | — | 23,061 · Aeroplan (16 dates) | 23,061 · Aeroplan (8 dates) | |
| 8,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 22,500 · Atmos (2 dates) | 18,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 23,061 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | — | 18,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 20,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 8,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | — | 18,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 35,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,500 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | — | 18,500 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 35,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | |
| 8,500 · AAdvantage (24 dates) | — | 18,500 · AAdvantage (24 dates) | 35,000 · AAdvantage (24 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | — | 18,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 35,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 11,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | — | 23,061 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | — | 18,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 35,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 8,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | — | 23,061 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 35,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | — | 23,061 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 35,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,500 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | — | 23,061 · Aeroplan (6 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (7 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 | — |
| 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 Vancouver to San Diego award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 8,500 miles + $54.46 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 320 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 05:31 UTC). In business, 18,500 miles + $54.46 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business award space on 319 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 05:31 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on YVR→SAN?
6 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 320 dates, business 319 dates, first 320 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 326 dates, business 326 dates, first 10 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 325 dates, premium economy 2 dates, first 325 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 271 dates, business 35 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 328 dates, business 328 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 189 dates, business 5 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from YVR to SAN?
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 12,956 points with Air Canada Aeroplan.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (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 YVR→SAN 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 Jan 2027 departures, 8,500 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 18,500 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.