Traveling from Toronto to San Diego: what you need to know
Organizing your flight from Toronto to San Diego begins with finding the right airport to start your trip. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are the main departure points in Toronto.
Touch down at San Diego International Airport (SAN), the chief entry point to San Diego.
Around 5 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Toronto to San Diego flight.
San Diego's timezone is UTC-7, which makes San Diego three hours behind Toronto.
The most popular route for flights from Toronto to San Diego is Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to {"defaultCase":"San Diego International Airport","accusativeCase":"San Diego International Airport","nominativeCase":"San Diego International Airport","dativeCase":"San Diego International Airport"} (SAN). You'll find 11 services that connect these two airports every week.
For a relaxed travel experience, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your Toronto to San Diego flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to San Diego
Book two months before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap Toronto to San Diego flights.
The best month for landing cheap plane tickets from Toronto to San Diego is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Flying from Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Take off from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) on a nonstop flight from Toronto to San Diego. From YYZ, you can travel directly to San Diego International Airport (SAN).
Air Canada is a well-known carrier that offers direct Toronto to San Diego plane tickets leaving from YYZ.
Located around 12 miles from central Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Pearson International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Toronto to San Diego, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
63.97% of flights leaving from Pearson International Airport land at their destination on time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
On public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in around 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 miles away. Driving will take you about 35 minutes.
It's your vacation, so why not enjoy another night away? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your flight from Toronto to San Diego:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 62.09%.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
The journey time to YKF from the center of Toronto is around 4 hours 5 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 50 miles or so.
Make taking an early Toronto to San Diego flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Region of Waterloo International Airport and get to your departure gate with plenty of time to spare:
Flights that leave from YKF arrive at their destination on schedule 63.64% of the time.
Arriving in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego takes around 10 minutes by car. The center is roughly 2 miles away.
Getting to the center on public transport typically takes 20 minutes.
Book a hotel near SAN if you have a late flight from Toronto to San Diego. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a San Diego International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and venture far and wide through San Diego and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from San Diego International Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
SAN is situated at N Harbor Dr.
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
The center of San Diego is around 30 miles from McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). After your flight from Toronto to San Diego has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 40 minutes.
If you hop on public transport, you'll get to the city center in 2 hours 15 minutes or so.
Forget about public transport timetables or long cab lines. Pick up a McClellan-Palomar Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Compare offers from Budget, Hertz and Avis.
Usually, the earlier you book, the better the deals and selection of vehicles. Secure your ride from CLD as soon as your plans are confirmed.
Best time to go to San Diego
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Toronto to San Diego. July is the busiest month to visit San Diego. If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, go in May.
Lock in a Toronto to San Diego ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in San Diego to range from 63ºF to 82ºF.
Search for cheap flights from Toronto to San Diego in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 45ºF and 73ºF on average.
More about San Diego
Start your San Diego trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to San Diego, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego are leading attractions which should be on any good San Diego itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen San Diego. Around 110 miles to the north-west, top sights here include Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Around 300 miles east of San Diego, Phoenix is another essential stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.
