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$95+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Vancouver

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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — YVR
Apr 28 — May 51
Tue 4/28
Tue 5/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Vancouver

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 March 29, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Wed 5/136:45 pm
SFO
-
YVR
Nonstop2h 25m
Flair Airlines
Wed 5/203:30 pm
YVR
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 30m
Flair Airlines
Deal found 3/29$158
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Wed 5/66:45 pm
SFO
-
YVR
Nonstop2h 25m
Flair Airlines
Fri 5/83:30 pm
YVR
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 30m
Flair Airlines
Deal found 3/28$169
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/116:45 pm
SFO
-
YVR
Nonstop2h 25m
Flair Airlines
Mon 5/183:30 pm
YVR
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 30m
Flair Airlines
Deal found 3/27$170
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Wed 5/66:45 pm
SFO
-
YVR
Nonstop2h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/73:40 pm
YVR
-
SFO
1 stop6h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$173
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Wed 5/66:45 pm
SFO
-
YVR
Nonstop2h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/86:00 am
YVR
-
SFO
1 stop6h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$174
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Wed 5/66:45 pm
SFO
-
YVR
Nonstop2h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/142:30 pm
YVR
-
SFO
1 stop7h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$175
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Wed 5/136:45 pm
SFO
-
YVR
Nonstop2h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/2611:15 am
YVR
-
SFO
2 stops10h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$178
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1410:15 am
SFO
-
YVR
Nonstop2h 25m
Flair Airlines
Wed 4/223:30 pm
YVR
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 30m
Flair Airlines
Deal found 3/25$179
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Mon 4/276:45 pm
SFO
-
YVR
Nonstop2h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/46:00 am
YVR
-
SFO
1 stop6h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 9/146:45 pm
SFO
-
YVR
Nonstop2h 25m
Flair Airlines
Wed 9/233:30 pm
YVR
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 30m
Flair Airlines
Deal found 3/24$181
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Wed 5/136:45 pm
SFO
-
YVR
Nonstop2h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/206:00 am
YVR
-
SFO
1 stop6h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$182
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 4/276:45 pm
SFO
-
YVR
Nonstop2h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/303:40 pm
YVR
-
SFO
1 stop6h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$186

Find 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 March 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$158
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$95
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$300
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 March 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Vancouver that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Sun 5/24

8:51 pm-11:22 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

Vancouver Intl

Mon 6/1

2:41 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$280

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Thu 6/4

5:55 am-10:28 am

1 stop4h 33m

Vancouver Intl

Sun 6/7

6:15 am-12:03 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$290

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

8:13 am-10:48 am

Nonstop2h 35m

Vancouver Intl

Mon 4/27

3:35 pm-7:05 am

1 stop15h 30m

$301
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Tue 6/9

6:30 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

Vancouver Intl

Sun 6/14

8:25 am-10:50 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$307

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Thu 5/21

6:15 am-6:18 pm

1 stop12h 03m

Vancouver Intl

Tue 5/26

9:47 am-12:12 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$317

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

10:36 am-1:12 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

Vancouver Intl

Sun 4/26

7:00 am-9:24 am

Nonstop2h 24m

$326

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Sat 5/23

8:51 pm-11:22 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

Vancouver Intl

Tue 5/26

7:20 pm-9:44 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

$329

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

5:00 am-2:06 pm

1 stop9h 06m

Vancouver Intl

Mon 4/20

3:35 pm-7:05 am

1 stop15h 30m

$332

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Mon 6/8

1:53 pm-4:23 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Vancouver Intl

Mon 6/8

7:20 pm-9:44 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

$348

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Sun 8/16

9:05 pm-9:51 am

1 stop12h 46m

Vancouver Intl

Sun 8/23

7:00 am-9:28 am

Nonstop2h 28m

$349

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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.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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 March 13, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Vancouver, you should look to book at least 66 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Vancouver (average of $37). Flying from San Francisco to Vancouver in February is currently the most expensive (average of $99). 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 March 29, 2026.

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 evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 32% 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 March 28, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Vancouver flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday 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 San Francisco to Vancouver?

How often are flights from San Francisco to Vancouver delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Vancouver have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 139 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Vancouver flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Vancouver flights?

Over the last year, Air Canada have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

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 March 29, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,United Airlines, andWestJet from San Francisco to Vancouver. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,357 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,357 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,357 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,504 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,357 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,303 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,357 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,856 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,357 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Flair Airlines
6.0
Okay
267 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,357 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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 7 outbound flights to Vancouver per day from 7 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.0 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Vancouver can take about 2h 31m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $280. There are 800 mi between San Francisco and Vancouver. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $44. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by WestJet and Air Canada, with the lowest prices starting at $74 and $88, respectively. Users have found that Flair Airlines is 82% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $21 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 SWISS, with prices starting from $58 and $62, 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: Avianca (87%), ANA (87%), United Airlines (85%).

  • 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 $1,140, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $106. The most popular route (San Francisco - Vancouver Intl), is priced around $150.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Vancouver (average of $37). Flying from San Francisco to Vancouver in February is currently the most expensive (average of $99). 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 March 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Flair AirlinesCheapest$44Average$140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
WestJetCheapest$71Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Air CanadaCheapest$87Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$89Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$94Average$160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$165Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$188Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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