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$102+ 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 3/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SFO
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Thu 4/9
Thu 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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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 March 10, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Fri 5/13:30 pm
YVR
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 30m
Flair Airlines
Mon 5/46:45 pm
SFO
-
YVR
Nonstop2h 25m
Flair Airlines
Deal found 3/7$120
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/223:30 pm
YVR
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 30m
Flair Airlines
Fri 4/246:45 pm
SFO
-
YVR
Nonstop2h 25m
Flair Airlines
Deal found 3/9$133
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 3/287:00 am
YVR
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 30m
Flair Airlines
Sun 4/1210:15 am
SFO
-
YVR
Nonstop2h 25m
Flair Airlines
Deal found 3/6$146
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Tue 3/317:00 am
YVR
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 30m
Flair Airlines
Sun 4/1210:15 am
SFO
-
YVR
Nonstop2h 25m
Flair Airlines
Deal found 3/6$154
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/47:00 am
YVR
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 30m
Flair Airlines
Sun 4/1210:15 am
SFO
-
YVR
Nonstop2h 25m
Flair Airlines
Deal found 3/6$155
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Sun 4/57:00 am
YVR
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 30m
Flair Airlines
Sun 4/1210:15 am
SFO
-
YVR
Nonstop2h 25m
Flair Airlines
Deal found 3/6$161
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/127:00 am
YVR
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 30m
Flair Airlines
Sun 4/1210:15 am
SFO
-
YVR
Nonstop2h 25m
Flair Airlines
Deal found 3/6$162
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/223:30 pm
YVR
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 30m
Flair Airlines
Wed 4/296:45 pm
SFO
-
YVR
Nonstop2h 25m
Flair Airlines
Deal found 3/5$163

Find 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 March 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$120
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$102
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$261

Good round-trip deal

$212 or less

Good one-way deal

$169 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 5/22

7:20 pm-9:44 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

San Francisco

Mon 5/25

8:20 am-10:48 am

Nonstop2h 28m

$220

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 5/7

7:00 am-9:24 am

Nonstop2h 24m

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

6:25 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

$246

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 4/1

7:00 am-9:24 am

Nonstop2h 24m

San Francisco

Wed 4/8

6:40 am-6:18 pm

1 stop11h 38m

$253

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 4/8

7:00 am-9:24 am

Nonstop2h 24m

San Francisco

Wed 4/15

7:15 am-1:53 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$254

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 6/26

8:25 am-10:50 am

Nonstop2h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 6/28

6:30 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

$259

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 4/15

7:20 pm-9:46 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

7:00 am-1:53 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$270

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 5/27

2:41 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop5h 29m

San Francisco

Sun 6/21

6:15 am-8:37 am

Nonstop2h 22m

$273

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Sat 4/4

3:35 pm-7:05 am

1 stop15h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 4/12

8:13 am-10:48 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$276

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 4/17

3:35 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

6:00 am-1:53 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$276

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 5/6

7:00 am-9:24 am

Nonstop2h 24m

San Francisco

Sat 5/16

6:25 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

$286

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 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

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 round-trip flight from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco is 56 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of $69). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $88). 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 March 10, 2026.

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 50% 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 February 21, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco?

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

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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 March 10, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,United Airlines, andWestJet from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,409 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,288 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,800 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Flair Airlines
6.0
Okay
265 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco?

    United Airlines can get you from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco in just under 2h 24m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance between Vancouver Intl Airport and San Francisco is about 800 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • 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 $57. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Flair Airlines, from $61, and Air Canada, from $70. Users have found that WestJet is 70% 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 ($72), Air Canada ($88), and WestJet ($92).

  • 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: ANA (79%), Singapore Airlines (77%), SWISS( 77%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco is $100. On average you can expect to pay $671. The most popular route, (Vancouver Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $133.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of $69). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $88). 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 March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapest$57Average$173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Flair AirlinesCheapest$61Average$135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$70Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$135Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$138Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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