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$85+ Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl (YVR) to San Francisco (SFO)

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YVR — SFO
May 24 — May 311
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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

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Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$101
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$85
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$169

Good round-trip deal

$134 or less

Good one-way deal

$114 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Vancouver Intl-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Vancouver Intl-San Francisco flights.
From Vancouver Intl to San Francisco
One-way flight from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($58 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 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 May 19, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Tue 6/37:00 amYVR - SFO
Nonstop2h 30mFlair Airlines
Wed 6/1110:15 amSFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 30mFlair Airlines
Deal found 5/19$101
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 6/310:30 amYVR - SFO
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/1110:15 amSFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/19$153
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Thu 7/177:00 amYVR - SFO
Nonstop2h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/209:15 pmSFO - YVR
1 stop12h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/19$184
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/2811:30 amYVR - SFO
Nonstop2h 29mWestJet
Sat 7/57:30 amSFO - YVR
1 stop6h 05mWestJet
Deal found 5/17$202
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 8/1211:55 pmYVR - SFO
2 stops20h 56mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/2010:15 amSFO - YVR
2 stops13h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/18$213
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/53:30 pmYVR - SFO
1 stop6h 41mAlaska Airlines
Mon 6/96:49 pmSFO - YVR
1 stop5h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/17$215
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Sat 8/166:45 amYVR - SFO
1 stop9h 21mDelta
Sat 8/234:35 pmSFO - YVR
1 stop4h 23mDelta
Deal found 5/18$228

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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

Tue 6/3

7:00 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 6/11

10:15 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$101

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 6/3

10:30 am-5:15 pm

1 stop6h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 6/11

10:15 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$153

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 7/17

7:00 am-9:25 am

Nonstop2h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 7/20

9:15 pm-9:51 am

1 stop12h 36m

$184

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Sat 6/28

11:30 am-1:59 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

San Francisco

Sat 7/5

7:30 am-1:35 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$202

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 8/12

11:55 pm-8:51 pm

2 stops20h 56m

San Francisco

Wed 8/20

10:15 am-11:35 pm

2 stops13h 20m

$213

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 6/5

3:30 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop6h 41m

San Francisco

Mon 6/9

6:49 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$215

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Sat 8/16

6:45 am-4:06 pm

1 stop9h 21m

San Francisco

Wed 8/20

1:45 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$228

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Sun 7/13

8:10 am-10:33 am

Nonstop2h 23m

San Francisco

Fri 7/18

9:03 pm-11:22 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

$278

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 6/19

7:00 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$85

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Sat 7/26

8:10 am-10:33 am

Nonstop2h 23m

$107

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Vancouver Intl Airport-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >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 Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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

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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 usually quick, with wait times under ten minutes. Check live updates online to plan your arrival time.

Read more about YVRby Brandon Schultz
SFO

For a budget-friendly trip to downtown San Francisco, take BART from SFO. Travel time is about 40 minutes and it's 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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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.
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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 May 16, 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 $375). 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 May 19, 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 55% 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 May 11, 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 May 19, 2025.

The most flights from YVR to SFO are scheduled on a Friday (41 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (29 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 May 19, 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

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 35 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 $101. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $184, and WestJet, from $202. Users have found that Flair Airlines is 52% 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 ($85), United Airlines ($107), and WestJet ($118).

  • 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: Copa Airlines (93%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (92%), United Airlines( 84%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco is $87. On average you can expect to pay $722. The most popular route, (Vancouver Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $113.

  • 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 $375). 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 May 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Flair AirlinesCheapest$68Average$157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
WestJetCheapest$70Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Air CanadaCheapest$94Average$191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$138Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$200Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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