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$87+ Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl (YVR) to San Francisco (SFO)

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YVR — SFO
Jan 22 — Jan 291
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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 Tuesday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$116
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$95
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$218
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From Vancouver Intl to San Francisco
One-way flight from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco
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Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop
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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 January 17, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/17:00 amYVR - SFO
Nonstop2h 30mFlair Airlines
Wed 4/3010:15 amSFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 25mFlair Airlines
Deal found 1/15$116
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/306:00 amYVR - SFO
1 stop6h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/710:15 amSFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$124
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/315:55 amYVR - SFO
1 stop7h 11mWestJet
Thu 4/101:55 pmSFO - YVR
2 stops8h 38mWestJet
Deal found 1/15$139
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/297:00 amYVR - SFO
Nonstop2h 34mAir Canada
Wed 1/294:35 pmSFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 1/14$190
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/73:43 pmYVR - SFO
1 stop6h 49mDelta
Mon 2/106:10 amSFO - YVR
1 stop4h 25mDelta
Deal found 1/15$196
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/89:45 amYVR - SFO
Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/82:45 pmSFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/15$233
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/11:50 pmYVR - SFO
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/712:47 amSFO - YVR
1 stop20h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$239
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/313:30 pmYVR - SFO
1 stop16h 20mLufthansa
Tue 2/47:15 amSFO - YVR
1 stop6h 09mLufthansa
Deal found 1/15$246

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VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 4/1

7:00 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 4/30

10:15 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$116

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 4/30

6:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop6h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

10:15 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$124

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 3/31

5:55 am-1:06 pm

1 stop7h 11m

San Francisco

Thu 4/10

1:55 pm-10:33 pm

2 stops8h 38m

$139

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 3/13

3:00 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 3/16

8:36 am-11:06 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$186

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 2/7

3:43 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop6h 49m

San Francisco

Mon 2/10

6:10 am-10:35 am

1 stop4h 25m

$196

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Sat 2/8

9:45 am-12:11 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

San Francisco

Sat 2/8

2:45 pm-5:09 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

$233

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 1/31

3:30 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop7h 26m

San Francisco

Sun 2/2

10:35 pm-1:24 pm

1 stop14h 49m

$236

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 4/1

1:50 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop7h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 4/7

12:47 am-9:20 pm

1 stop20h 33m

$239

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Sat 1/25

3:55 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$87

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 6/11

5:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$93

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Compare providers for flights from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Vancouver Intl Airport-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Vancouver Intl Airport-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Vancouver Intl Airport-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Vancouver Intl Airport-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Vancouver Intl Airport-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

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 round-trip flight from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on January 10, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco is 52 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 January 17, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 31% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon 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 January 17, 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 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 January 17, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Flair Airlines, Air Canada and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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8.2

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7.1

Food

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8.5

Comfort

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

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9,681 reviews
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9,681 reviews

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8.0

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8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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

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8,511 reviews
8.0
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9,681 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.9
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276 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.9
Good
485 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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Good
8,964 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Vancouver Intl?

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco. 5 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Vancouver Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 29 inbound flights from Vancouver Intl per day.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco round-trip from $116. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are WestJet, from $139, and Air Canada, from $186. Users have found that Flair Airlines is 49% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco are WestJet ($95), Flair Airlines ($97), and Air Canada ($113).

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

    Before booking your flight to San Francisco from Vancouver Intl Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Emirates (100%), Flair Airlines (93%), Copa Airlines( 90%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco is $102. On average you can expect to pay $707. The most popular route, (Vancouver Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $91.

  • 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 vacation 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Flair AirlinesCheapest$76Average$165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
WestJetCheapest$106Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Air CanadaCheapest$108Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$139Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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