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Cheap flights from Vancouver to San Francisco from C$ 131

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SFO
28 Jan — 4 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Vancouver to San Francisco are usually found in September or October, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Vancouver to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Vancouver (8CA) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 23 January 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 158

One-way from

C$ 131

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 313
Flair Airlines
  • Flair Airlines
  • 1/4-8/4
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 55m total
  • Vancouver to San Francisco
Flair Airlines
  • Flair Airlines
  • 3/5
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 30m total
  • Vancouver to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (C$ 84 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Vancouver to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Vancouver to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 January 2025.

Tue 1/47:00 a.m.YVR - SFO
Nonstop2h 30mFlair Airlines
Tue 8/410:15 a.m.SFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 25mFlair Airlines
Deal found 22/1C$ 158
Thu 3/46:30 a.m.YVR - SFO
1 stop6h 36mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/410:15 a.m.SFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1C$ 194
Thu 1/53:30 p.m.YVR - SFO
1 stop5h 55mWestJet
Thu 8/57:30 a.m.SFO - YVR
1 stop8h 05mWestJet
Deal found 22/1C$ 244
Sat 1/33:43 p.m.YVR - SFO
1 stop4h 14mDelta
Sun 2/36:10 a.m.SFO - YVR
1 stop4h 25mDelta
Deal found 23/1C$ 306
Fri 21/211:30 a.m.YVR - SFO
Nonstop2h 26mAir Canada
Sun 23/27:00 a.m.SFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 22/1C$ 311
Sat 1/311:35 a.m.YVR - SFO
1 stop4h 12mFrontier
Sun 2/310:59 p.m.SFO - YVR
2 stops21h 12mFrontier
Deal found 22/1C$ 354
Wed 12/27:00 a.m.YVR - SFO
Nonstop2h 34mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/22:40 p.m.SFO - YVR
1 stop7h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/1C$ 370

Find flights from Vancouver to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Vancouver to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 23 January 2025.

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VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 1/4

7:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 8/4

10:15 a.m.-12:40 p.m.

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 158

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 3/4

6:30 a.m.-1:06 p.m.

1 stop6h 36m

San Francisco

Tue 8/4

10:15 a.m.-12:40 p.m.

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 194

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 1/5

3:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

1 stop5h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 8/5

7:30 a.m.-3:35 p.m.

1 stop8h 05m

C$ 244

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Sat 1/3

3:43 p.m.-7:57 p.m.

1 stop4h 14m

San Francisco

Sun 2/3

6:10 a.m.-10:35 a.m.

1 stop4h 25m

C$ 306

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 21/2

11:30 a.m.-1:56 p.m.

Nonstop2h 26m

San Francisco

Fri 28/2

7:00 a.m.-9:25 a.m.

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 311

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Sat 1/3

11:35 a.m.-3:47 p.m.

1 stop4h 12m

San Francisco

Sun 2/3

10:59 p.m.-8:11 p.m.

2 stops21h 12m

C$ 354

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 12/2

7:00 a.m.-9:34 a.m.

Nonstop2h 34m

San Francisco

Wed 12/2

2:45 p.m.-5:09 p.m.

Nonstop2h 24m

C$ 370

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 21/2

1:30 p.m.-12:36 a.m.

1 stop11h 06m

San Francisco

Mon 24/2

6:45 a.m.-12:35 p.m.

1 stop5h 50m

C$ 409

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Sat 3/5

7:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

C$ 131

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 13/5

10:15 a.m.-9:25 p.m.

2 stops11h 10m

C$ 139

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Best time to book a flight from Vancouver to San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from Vancouver to San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Vancouver to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Vancouver to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Vancouver to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Vancouver to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 52 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Vancouver to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to San Francisco (average of C$ 276). Flying from Vancouver to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 379). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YVR to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Vancouver to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 January 2025.

When flying from Vancouver to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 48% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Vancouver to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 20 October 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Vancouver to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Vancouver to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Vancouver to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 23 January 2025.

The most flights from 8CA to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (33 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated 23 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Flair Airlines, WestJet and Delta from Vancouver to San Francisco. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
9,704 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

8.0
Very good
9,704 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,704 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

8.0
Very good
8,512 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,704 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

7.9
Good
482 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,704 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

7.8
Good
1,338 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,704 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

7.5
Good
1,598 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,704 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Vancouver to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Vancouver?

    If you book a flight to San Francisco from Vancouver, you will be flying to San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 19.0 km from the centre of San Francisco. There are 29 flights from Vancouver to San Francisco per day from 10 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Vancouver to San Francisco round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Vancouver to San Francisco round-trip from C$ 158. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are WestJet, from C$ 244, and Delta, from C$ 306. Users have found that Flair Airlines is 51% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Flair Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 131. Users have also found prices from C$ 139 and C$ 184 on WestJet and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Vancouver to San Francisco?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Vancouver to San Francisco consider choosing Emirates (100%), Flair Airlines (93%) or Copa Airlines (90%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Vancouver to San Francisco?

    The cheapest flight price from Vancouver to San Francisco is C$ 117. On average you can expect to pay C$ 1,147. The most popular route, (Vancouver Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for C$ 141.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Vancouver to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Vancouver to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Vancouver to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Vancouver to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Vancouver to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vancouver to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Vancouver to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to San Francisco (average of C$ 276). Flying from Vancouver to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 379). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Flair AirlinesCheapestC$ 136AverageC$ 235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Alaska AirlinesCheapestC$ 157AverageC$ 320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 228AverageC$ 372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 240AverageC$ 435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 249AverageC$ 454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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JazzCheapestC$ 386AverageC$ 586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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WestJet EncoreCheapestC$ 659AverageC$ 826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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