Find cheap airlines flights from Vancouver to San Francisco

You can choose from 4 airlines that fly from Vancouver to San Francisco, including Air Canada, Flair Airlines, and WestJet. Flair Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Vancouver to San Francisco according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Book direct flights from Vancouver to San Francisco: One way flights from $90, round trip flights from $148. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Displayed flight fares from Vancouver to San Francisco are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Vancouver to San Francisco

The distance between Vancouver and San Francisco is approximately 1,287.48 km. It takes around 2 hours 20 minutes on average to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price$82
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$148
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,287.48 km
Average flight time2 hours 20 minutes
Popular airlineAir Canada
Flight statistics for the Vancouver–San Francisco route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Vancouver to San Francisco

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Vancouver to San Francisco?

The average price of one-way flights from Vancouver to San Francisco purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Vancouver to San Francisco is October, with an average price of $135; while the month with the highest flight price is usually March, with an average price of up to $247.

$247
$191
$135
$79
    Cheapest
  • $247
    Mar
  • $176
    Apr
  • $150
    May
  • $137
    Jun
  • $184
    Jul
  • $187
    Aug
  • $148
    Sep
  • $135
    Oct
  • $187
    Nov
  • $154
    Dec
  • $199
    Jan
  • $169
    Feb

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Vancouver to San Francisco?

Average price of round-trip flights from Vancouver to San Francisco purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Vancouver to San Francisco are found during September, with an average price of $197. Conversely, the highest prices are found during March, with an average price of up to $704.

$704
$451
$197
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    Cheapest
  • $704
    Mar
  • $208
    Apr
  • $264
    May
  • $260
    Jun
  • $241
    Jul
  • $244
    Aug
  • $197
    Sep
  • $232
    Oct
  • $254
    Nov
  • $281
    Dec
  • $215
    Jan
  • $303
    Feb

What's the cheapest day to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Vancouver to San Francisco on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco is Thursday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sunday, as prices are usually highest then.

$207
$175
$143
$111
    Cheapest
  • $189
    Mon
  • $167
    Tue
  • $163
    Wed
  • $143
    Thu
  • $162
    Fri
  • $169
    Sat
  • $207
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Vancouver to San Francisco (YVR-SFO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, WestJet offers one-way fares as low as $82 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. YXX to SFO on Thu, May 7), while Flair Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $148 departing on Fri, May 1 and returning on Mon, May 4.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Vancouver to San Francisco with the following airlines, including: Air Canada Flair Airlines United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 2 hours 20 minutes to fly from Vancouver (YVR) to San Francisco (SFO).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Vancouver to San Francisco is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 91 flight per week flying from Vancouver to San Francisco. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air Canada: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AC8840 (08:41) United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA2322 (07:19)
  • To find best deals on flights from Vancouver to San Francisco, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, May 7, with one-way flights priced at just $82.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Flair Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for San Francisco travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco on March 31, 2026 with Flair Airlines, with prices starting at $72.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in San Francisco, with Vancouver International Airport to San Francisco International Airport (YVR-SFO) is by far the most common option on this route: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
  • The time difference between San Francisco and Vancouver is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Vancouver to San Francisco

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Vancouver to San Francisco?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Vancouver to San Francisco on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Flair Airlines offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Vancouver to San Francisco, with an average price of $137.

$99
$137
$176
$214
$252
Flair Airlines
$137
Flair Airlines
WestJet
$165
WestJet
United Airlines
$232
United Airlines
Delta Air Lines
$232
Delta Air Lines
Air Canada
$233
Air Canada
Alaska Airlines
$252
Alaska Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Vancouver to San Francisco?

Data is based on the number of flights from Vancouver to San Francisco operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, Air Canada/United Airlines/Air New Zealand operates the most flights from Vancouver to San Francisco, with 52 flight per week.

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8
30
52
Air Canada
52
Air Canada
United Airlines
52
United Airlines
Air New Zealand
52
Air New Zealand
avianca
30
avianca
All Nippon Airways
15
All Nippon Airways
Copa Airlines
8
Copa Airlines

How many flights are there each day from Vancouver to San Francisco?

Data is based on the number of flights from Vancouver to San Francisco for each day of the week on Trip.com over the last month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Vancouver to San Francisco depart on Friday/Saturday, and the fewest flights depart on Wednesday.

153
134
114
95
Highest
120
Mon
117
Tue
114
Wed
123
Thu
153
Fri
153
Sat
138
Sun

Note: Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest price and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com displays flight cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.