San Diego to Banff and Lake Louise: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 2 times. The typical round trip was $266 per person and the lowest $264, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | $264 |
| Typical (median) | $266 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 2 |
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Trips we picked on this route
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Banff and Lake Louise
Dec 11–14, 2026 · 3 nights
- $1,217 for two, all in, with 3 nights in Banff
- Elk + Avenue Hotel: 8.4 from 428 reviews, free cancellation
- Ski season: Lake Louise, Sunshine and Norquay on one lift pass
$1,217 for two · 3 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights $528 + hotel $613 + resort fee $76, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about $240
$65 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
F9 + WS · with a stop · 21h 45m
The catch: The $264 fare has one stop and takes 21h 45m on the way out, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if you want snow and a short mountain weekend; skip it if a 21h 45m overnight connection sounds rough.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | Dec 11–14, 2026 | $264 | F9 + WS | with a stop | 21h 45m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Dec 11–14, 2026 | $267 | F9 + WS | with a stop | 14h 9m | Kiwi.com |
About Banff and Lake Louise
Banff is Canada's first national park, where turquoise glacial lakes, the Icefields Parkway and three ski resorts sit 90 minutes from Calgary's airport.
Banff and Lake Louise from every city: when to go, where to stay, what to do
Questions about San Diego to Banff and Lake Louise
What does a round trip from San Diego to Banff and Lake Louise usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was $266 per person, taxes and fees included, across 2 checks; the lowest was $264.
When is the best time to fly from San Diego to Banff and Lake Louise?
Banff and Lake Louise is at its best in June, July, August, September, December, January, February and March. Avoid April, May, November: Shoulder season: lakes still frozen or thawing, the Moraine Lake road and high trails closed, ski hills winding down.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Banff and Lake Louise?
Passport needed: travelers from the United States need a valid passport for Banff and Lake Louise; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.