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$42+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Vancouver

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SFO — YVR
Apr 21 — Apr 281
Mon 4/21
Mon 4/28
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Vancouver are usually found in September or October, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Vancouver

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Vancouver (8CA). 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 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$86
(Expedia)

One-way from

$52
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$226
From San Francisco to Vancouver
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Vancouver
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Vancouver. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 16, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/710:15 amSFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 30mFlair Airlines
Sun 5/117:00 amYVR - SFO
Nonstop2h 30mFlair Airlines
Deal found 4/15$86
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/1410:15 amSFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/216:00 amYVR - SFO
1 stop6h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$105
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Sat 5/1012:50 pmSFO - YVR
1 stop5h 45mWestJet
Sun 5/1110:15 amYVR - SFO
2 stops11h 10mWestJet
Deal found 4/15$120
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/37:40 pmSFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 20mAir Canada
Thu 5/87:00 amYVR - SFO
Nonstop2h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 4/16$156
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/279:03 pmSFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 19mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/47:20 pmYVR - SFO
Nonstop2h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$167
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2812:47 amSFO - YVR
1 stop9h 58mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/811:45 pmYVR - SFO
1 stop9h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$198
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Wed 6/185:05 pmSFO - YVR
1 stop5h 25mDelta
Wed 7/27:45 pmYVR - SFO
1 stop4h 35mDelta
Deal found 4/15$222

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Vancouver 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Vancouver that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Vancouver

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

10:15 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Vancouver Intl

Sun 5/11

7:00 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$86

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

10:15 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 5/21

6:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$105

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Sat 5/10

12:50 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Vancouver Intl

Sun 5/11

10:15 am-9:25 pm

2 stops11h 10m

$120

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

7:40 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Vancouver Intl

Thu 5/8

7:00 am-9:28 am

Nonstop2h 28m

$156

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Fri 6/27

9:03 pm-11:22 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

Vancouver Intl

Fri 7/4

5:15 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$167

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

12:47 am-10:45 am

1 stop9h 58m

Vancouver Intl

Thu 5/8

11:45 pm-9:30 am

1 stop9h 45m

$198

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Wed 6/18

5:05 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 7/2

7:45 pm-12:20 am

1 stop4h 35m

$222

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Thu 5/15

10:15 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$42

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Sat 7/12

12:50 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$52

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

7:40 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$59

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Vancouver

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Vancouver. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Vancouver, you should look to book at least 57 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 San Francisco to Vancouver?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Vancouver (average of $258). Flying from San Francisco to Vancouver in July is currently the most expensive (average of $418). 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 SFO to YVR?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Vancouver. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 16, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Vancouver is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 6% on airfare.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Vancouver flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings 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 San Francisco to Vancouver

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Vancouver. 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 16, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to 8CA are scheduled on a Tuesday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (27 on average).

Rainfall in Vancouver by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Vancouver ranges from 1.4 - 7.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Vancouver when rainfall is around 1.4 in.

Temperature in Vancouver by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Vancouver, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 64.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Vancouver

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Vancouver. 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 Vancouver. Reviews last updated April 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta and SWISS from San Francisco to Vancouver. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,580 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,665 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Vancouver. 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 from for flights from San Francisco to Vancouver?

    Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to Vancouver. On average, San Francisco has 27 outbound flights to Vancouver per day from 8 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    Flying on Flair Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Vancouver, with prices starting at $86. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by WestJet and Air Canada, with the lowest prices starting at $120 and $156, respectively. Users have found that Flair Airlines is 66% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $52 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from WestJet. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air Canada and Flair Airlines, with prices starting from $59 and $60, respectively.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Vancouver on time: TAP AIR PORTUGAL (92%), Jazz (90%), Avianca (86%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Vancouver? While on average our users pay $804, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $57. The most popular route (San Francisco - Vancouver Intl), is priced around $83.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Vancouver (average of $258). Flying from San Francisco to Vancouver in July is currently the most expensive (average of $418). 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 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to Vancouver

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Vancouver. 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 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Flair AirlinesCheapest$76Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$84Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$107Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
WestJetCheapest$116Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
United AirlinesCheapest$160Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
CitizenPlaneCheapest$163Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$231Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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