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Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco from $154

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 29/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SFO
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco are usually found in September or October, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco

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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$171

One-way from

$154

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$306

Good round-trip deal

$1,609 or less

Good one-way deal

$128 or less
Flair Airlines
  • Flair Airlines
  • 9/5-13/5
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 50m total
  • Vancouver to San Francisco
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 29/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 55m total
  • Vancouver to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($137 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco.

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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 15 April 2025.

Fri 9/513:10YVR - SFO
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/510:15SFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$171
Fri 9/513:30YVR - SFO
1 stop7h 55mWestJet
Tue 13/512:50SFO - YVR
1 stop6h 45mWestJet
Deal found 14/4$192
Fri 4/715:00YVR - SFO
1 stop16h 41mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/718:41SFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/4$250
Thu 8/506:20YVR - SFO
1 stop6h 30mDelta
Mon 12/506:10SFO - YVR
1 stop5h 29mDelta
Deal found 15/4$331
Tue 13/506:00YVR - SFO
2 stops10h 41mAlaska Airlines
Tue 13/519:55SFO - YVR
1 stop13h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 14/4$410

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 15 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Vancouver Intl

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 9/5

13:10-15:35

Nonstop2h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 13/5

10:15-12:40

Nonstop2h 25m

$171

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 9/5

13:30-21:25

1 stop7h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 13/5

12:50-19:35

1 stop6h 45m

$192

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 4/7

15:00-07:41

1 stop16h 41m

San Francisco

Sun 6/7

18:41-20:59

Nonstop2h 18m

$250

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 8/5

06:20-12:50

1 stop6h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 12/5

06:10-11:39

1 stop5h 29m

$331

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 13/5

06:00-16:41

2 stops10h 41m

San Francisco

Tue 13/5

19:55-09:38

1 stop13h 43m

$410

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 5/6

07:00-12:30

2 stops29h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 10/6

13:30-21:27

2 stops31h 57m

$1,032

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 9/5

23:45-09:30

1 stop9h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 12/5

00:24-10:49

1 stop10h 25m

$1,333

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Sun 29/6

13:30-21:25

1 stop7h 55m

$154

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 13/6

16:15-18:40

Nonstop2h 25m

$155

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Sun 11/5

06:00-12:05

1 stop6h 05m

$193

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Vancouver Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco

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 11 April 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 88 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 15 April 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 81% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 30 March 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Saturday 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 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 15 April 2025.

The most flights from YVR to SFO are scheduled on a Tuesday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 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 15 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Porter 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.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very Good

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 WestJet. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $192 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Delta, starting at $250 and $331 round-trip. WestJet is currently priced 44% 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 WestJet. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $154. Users have also found prices from $155 and $193 on United Airlines and Delta, 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL(82%), Copa Airlines(80%) or ANA(79%), 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 $1,565, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $121. When looking at the most popular route, (Vancouver Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $426 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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