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Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco from $185

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 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SFO
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

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

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Vancouver Intl (YVR) 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$233

One-way from

$185

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$351
Flair Airlines
  • Flair Airlines
  • 6/2-8/2
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 55m total
  • Vancouver to San Francisco
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 1/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 17m total
  • Vancouver to San Francisco
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High demand for flights, 14% potential price rise
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Cheapest flights from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Thu 6/215:55YVR - SFO
Nonstop2h 30mFlair Airlines
Sat 8/219:10SFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 25mFlair Airlines
Deal found 16/1$233
Fri 12/912:00YVR - SFO
2 stops9h 24mWestJet
Sun 14/907:30SFO - YVR
1 stop8h 06mWestJet
Deal found 16/1$277
Thu 6/206:30YVR - SFO
1 stop6h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/219:10SFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$314
Sat 1/315:43YVR - SFO
1 stop4h 14mDelta
Tue 4/313:30SFO - YVR
1 stop9h 25mDelta
Deal found 17/1$315
Fri 16/508:35YVR - SFO
1 stop14h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 18/506:30SFO - YVR
1 stop15h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/1$341
Thu 27/213:34YVR - SFO
1 stop7h 49mAlaska Airlines
Sun 2/306:00SFO - YVR
1 stop6h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/1$483

Find flights from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Vancouver Intl 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 6/2

15:55-18:25

Nonstop2h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 8/2

19:10-21:35

Nonstop2h 25m

$233

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Sat 31/5

06:00-12:05

1 stop6h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 10/6

07:30-13:35

1 stop6h 05m

$301

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 6/2

06:30-13:06

1 stop6h 36m

San Francisco

Sat 8/2

19:10-21:35

Nonstop2h 25m

$314

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Sat 1/3

15:43-19:57

1 stop4h 14m

San Francisco

Tue 4/3

13:30-22:55

1 stop9h 25m

$315

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 16/5

08:35-23:12

1 stop14h 37m

San Francisco

Sun 18/5

06:30-21:49

1 stop15h 19m

$341

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 27/2

13:34-21:23

1 stop7h 49m

San Francisco

Sun 2/3

06:00-12:35

1 stop6h 35m

$483

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Sat 1/3

09:30-15:47

1 stop6h 17m

$185

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 22/5

11:00-17:43

1 stop6h 43m

$206

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Sat 1/2

15:00-17:29

Nonstop2h 29m

$214

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 14/2

13:34-21:23

1 stop7h 49m

$275

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Best time to book a flight from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 52 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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 Intl 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 17 January 2025.

When flying from Vancouver Intl Airport 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 25% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Vancouver Intl 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 17 January 2025.

The most flights from YVR to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (32 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 inches 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 17 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about WestJet, United Airlines and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews
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Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews
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Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews
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Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews
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Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,969 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews
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Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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 Intl 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 Intl?

    For a flight from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 19.0 km from the centre vof the city. San Francisco is the only San Francisco airport and it handles 29 inbound flights from Vancouver Intl per day. 0 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Vancouver Intl on a regular basis.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco is Flair Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $233 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are WestJet and Delta, starting at $301 and $315 round-trip. Flair Airlines is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $185. Users have also found prices from $206 and $214 on United Airlines and Air New Zealand, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport 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 Intl Airport to San Francisco?

    While on average a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco is generally $1,230, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $246. When looking at the most popular route, (Vancouver Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $476 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vancouver Intl 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 Intl Airport to San Francisco?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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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