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$83+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Vancouver

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SFO — YVR
Jan 28 — Feb 41
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The best prices from San Francisco to Vancouver are usually found in September or October, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday 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 January 23, 2025.

Round-trip from

$106
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$87
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$237
From San Francisco to Vancouver
One-way flight from San Francisco to Vancouver
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($62 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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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 January 23, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Thu 4/1010:15 amSFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 25mFlair Airlines
Sat 4/267:00 amYVR - SFO
Nonstop2h 30mFlair Airlines
Deal found 1/23$106
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Tue 2/2510:15 amSFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/45:55 amYVR - SFO
1 stop7h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$133
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Thu 3/61:55 pmSFO - YVR
2 stops8h 38mWestJet
Tue 3/116:30 amYVR - SFO
1 stop6h 36mWestJet
Deal found 1/23$178
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/34:25 pmSFO - YVR
1 stop7h 14mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/58:10 amYVR - SFO
Nonstop2h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/23$229
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Mon 3/36:10 amSFO - YVR
1 stop8h 43mDelta
Wed 3/57:00 amYVR - SFO
1 stop5h 19mDelta
Deal found 1/23$244
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/272:45 pmSFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 24mAir Canada
Mon 3/311:30 amYVR - SFO
Nonstop2h 26mAir Canada
Deal found 1/23$265

Find flights from San Francisco to Vancouver within your budget

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 January 23, 2025.

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SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Thu 4/10

10:15 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Vancouver Intl

Sat 4/26

7:00 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$106

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Tue 2/25

10:15 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Vancouver Intl

Tue 3/4

5:55 am-1:06 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$133

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Thu 3/6

1:55 pm-10:33 pm

2 stops8h 38m

Vancouver Intl

Mon 3/10

6:30 am-1:06 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$178

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

4:25 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Vancouver Intl

Sun 5/11

8:10 am-10:35 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$229

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

6:10 am-10:35 am

1 stop4h 25m

Vancouver Intl

Sat 3/8

7:00 am-12:19 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$244

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Fri 3/7

2:45 pm-5:09 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 3/12

11:30 am-1:56 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

$273

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Thu 5/29

7:30 am-4:10 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$83

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Sat 7/5

10:15 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$84

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Sat 2/22

11:02 am-9:50 pm

1 stop10h 48m

$87

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Mon 4/14

5:45 am-10:53 am

1 stop5h 08m

$101

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Vancouver

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Vancouver

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

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 January 17, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Vancouver, you should look to book at least 49 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $425). 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 January 23, 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 at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 34% 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 Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday 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 January 23, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to 8CA are scheduled on a Monday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 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 January 23, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Flair Airlines, WestJet and Delta from San Francisco to Vancouver. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
9,699 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
9,699 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,699 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
8,508 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,699 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.9
Good
277 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,699 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
8,970 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,699 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,699 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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 24 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 $106. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by WestJet and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $178 and $244, respectively. Users have found that Flair Airlines is 60% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $93 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Flair Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on WestJet and Delta, with prices starting from $94 and $101, 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: Jazz (90%), Flair Airlines (86%), ANA (82%).

  • 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 $868, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $47. The most popular route (San Francisco - Vancouver Intl), is priced around $88.

  • 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $425). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Flair AirlinesCheapest$81Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$91Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
WestJetCheapest$121Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
DeltaCheapest$158Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$158Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
CitizenPlaneCheapest$163Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$231Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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