San Francisco

$81+ Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl (YVR) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SFO
Apr 16 — Apr 231
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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 Thursday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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 April 11, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$88
(Flightnetwork)

One-way from

$81
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$193

Good round-trip deal

$135 or less

Good one-way deal

$121 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Vancouver Intl-San Francisco flight deals.
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From Vancouver Intl to San Francisco
One-way flight from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT 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 April 11, 2025.

This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/87:00 amYVR - SFO
Nonstop2h 30mFlair Airlines
Tue 5/1310:15 amSFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 25mFlair Airlines
Deal found 4/9$88
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/83:30 pmYVR - SFO
1 stop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/1310:15 amSFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/9$126
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 7/212:30 pmYVR - SFO
1 stop6h 55mWestJet
Wed 7/232:45 pmSFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 25mWestJet
Deal found 4/9$133
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Fri 7/48:10 amYVR - SFO
Nonstop2h 23mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/66:41 pmSFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/10$140
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 4/303:15 pmYVR - SFO
Nonstop2h 28mAir Canada
Mon 5/266:41 pmSFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 4/10$148
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Mon 4/216:00 amYVR - SFO
1 stop16h 36mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/246:31 amSFO - YVR
2 stops28h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/9$196
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Thu 4/246:45 amYVR - SFO
1 stop6h 06mDelta
Sun 4/276:05 amSFO - YVR
1 stop4h 20mDelta
Deal found 4/10$198

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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

Thu 5/8

7:00 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

10:15 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$88

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 5/8

3:30 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop5h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

10:15 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$126

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Sat 5/17

8:50 pm-11:11 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

8:20 am-10:55 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$140

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 4/29

6:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop6h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

12:50 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$144

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 4/30

3:15 pm-5:43 pm

Nonstop2h 28m

San Francisco

Wed 5/28

4:35 pm-6:56 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

$148

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 4/21

6:00 am-11:58 pm

2 stops17h 58m

San Francisco

Fri 4/25

12:47 am-10:45 am

1 stop9h 58m

$196

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 4/24

6:45 am-12:51 pm

1 stop6h 06m

San Francisco

Sun 4/27

6:05 am-10:25 am

1 stop4h 20m

$198

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Sat 4/19

6:00 am-4:37 pm

1 stop10h 37m

San Francisco

Fri 4/25

12:47 am-10:45 am

1 stop9h 58m

$262

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 5/2

1:17 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops10h 27m

San Francisco

Wed 5/28

11:49 am-6:17 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$274

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 5/8

7:00 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$81

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice 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.

The best insider tips for Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco trip
Airlines
Air Canada

Air Canada offers high-speed Wi-Fi purchasable with cash or Aeroplan Points.


Air Canada's Preferred Seats offer up to four inches extra space.

Read more about Air Canadaby Jessica Macdonald
Flair Airlines

Flair offers budget-friendly flights with optional fees for baggage and seat selection.


Download the Flair: Inflight App for games and movies; no Wi-Fi available.

WestJet

WestJet's EconoFlex includes a free checked bag and seat selection.


Use the WestJet app for efficient check-in and baggage payment.

Airports
YVR

Security screenings at YVR are typically quick, averaging under ten minutes. Check live wait times online to plan your arrival accordingly.

Read more about YVRby Brandon Schultz
SFO

For a budget-friendly trip from SFO to downtown, take BART. The ride takes about 40 minutes and is the least expensive option.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
Our travel experts
Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Air Canada

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Jody Robbins

Jody Robbins

Expert on Flair Airlines

Jody Robbins

Jody Robbins

Recognized as the Canadian Travel Media of the Year by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (2024), Jody is an award-winning travel and lifestyles writer based in Calgary. She’s spent the last two decades racking up the air miles, living in Japan, England and managing a European sales channel for a not-so-glamorous audio-visual company.

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on WestJet

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on YVR

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 round-trip flight from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco is 88 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 $393). 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 April 11, 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 morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 52% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings 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 April 11, 2025.

The most flights from YVR to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (33 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 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 April 11, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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?

    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 28 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 $88. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $140, and WestJet, from $143. Users have found that Flair Airlines is 59% 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 Flair Airlines ($81), WestJet ($83), and Air Canada ($98).

  • 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: TAP AIR PORTUGAL (82%), Copa Airlines (80%), ANA( 79%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco is $85. On average you can expect to pay $423. The most popular route, (Vancouver Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $88.

  • 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 $393). 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 April 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Flair AirlinesCheapest$72Average$161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$97Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
WestJetCheapest$105Average$187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
United AirlinesCheapest$136Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$200Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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