Travelling from San Diego to Victoria: what you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll fly out of in San Diego. San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from San Diego to Victoria departing from here.
Touch down at Victoria International Airport (YYJ), the primary gateway of Victoria.
The timezone in Victoria is UTC-7, which is one hour behind San Diego.
To ensure you get on your San Diego to Victoria flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Victoria
To find cheap San Diego to Victoria flights, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
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Flying from San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for San Diego to Victoria flights leaving from San Diego International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
SAN is around 3 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from San Diego to Victoria? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near San Diego International Airport:
Of all flights leaving San Diego International Airport, 71.38% land on time at their destination.
You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.
Arriving in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to central Victoria takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 24 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Book a hotel close to YYJ if you're coming in on a late flight from San Diego to Victoria. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Victoria International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Avis and venture far and wide through Victoria and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Victoria International Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) is roughly 0.64 kilometres from central Victoria. Once you've disembarked your flight from San Diego to Victoria, it takes approximately 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
Public transport will get you there in approximately 10 minutes.
Best time to go to Victoria
July is the busiest month for flights from San Diego to Victoria. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Victoria in February.
Book a San Diego to Victoria ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Victoria to range from 13ºC to 23ºC.
Search for cheap flights from San Diego to Victoria in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Victoria
Once you've booked your flight from San Diego to Victoria, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Victoria:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are essential stops on your Victoria itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen Victoria. Around 97 kilometres to the north, check out popular attractions including Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Canada, head for Surrey, roughly 88 kilometres north-east of Victoria. Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park are the start of reasons to visit.
