Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco from $155

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SFO
4 Aug — 11 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco are usually found in September or May, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 30 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$161

One-way from

$155

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$313

Good round-trip deal

$385 or less

Good one-way deal

$250 or less
Flair Airlines
  • Flair Airlines
  • 16/9-18/9
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 55m total
  • Vancouver to San Francisco
Flair Airlines
  • Flair Airlines
  • 15/9
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 30m total
  • Vancouver to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($141 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 30 July 2025.

Tue 16/907:00YVR - SFO
Nonstop2h 30mFlair Airlines
Thu 18/910:15SFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 25mFlair Airlines
Deal found 30/7$161
Tue 16/915:30YVR - SFO
1 stop5h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/910:15SFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7$238
Fri 26/911:30YVR - SFO
Nonstop2h 27mWestJet
Sat 27/914:45SFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 25mWestJet
Deal found 27/7$292
Thu 21/817:50YVR - SFO
1 stop5h 53mDelta
Wed 27/813:20SFO - YVR
1 stop8h 50mDelta
Deal found 29/7$295
Fri 22/807:00YVR - SFO
Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines
Fri 29/821:01SFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/7$310
Tue 26/813:48YVR - SFO
1 stop4h 21mAlaska Airlines
Tue 2/921:19SFO - YVR
1 stop12h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/7$322
Wed 20/813:10YVR - SFO
Nonstop2h 23mAir Canada
Fri 22/807:10SFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 30/7$327
Wed 20/823:55YVR - SFO
2 stops18h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 25/823:50SFO - YVR
1 stop10h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/7$367

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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 16/9

07:00-09:30

Nonstop2h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 18/9

10:15-12:40

Nonstop2h 25m

$161

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 16/9

15:30-21:20

1 stop5h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 18/9

10:15-12:40

Nonstop2h 25m

$238

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 26/9

11:30-13:57

Nonstop2h 27m

San Francisco

Sat 27/9

14:45-17:10

Nonstop2h 25m

$292

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 21/8

17:50-23:43

1 stop5h 53m

San Francisco

Wed 27/8

13:20-22:10

1 stop8h 50m

$295

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 22/8

07:00-09:26

Nonstop2h 26m

San Francisco

Fri 29/8

21:01-23:22

Nonstop2h 21m

$310

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 26/8

13:48-18:09

1 stop4h 21m

San Francisco

Tue 2/9

21:19-09:38

1 stop12h 19m

$322

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 20/8

20:50-23:13

Nonstop2h 23m

San Francisco

Mon 25/8

07:10-09:25

Nonstop2h 15m

$327

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 20/8

23:55-18:54

2 stops18h 59m

San Francisco

Mon 25/8

23:50-10:45

1 stop10h 55m

$367

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Mon 15/9

07:00-09:30

Nonstop2h 30m

$155

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 9/9

06:45-16:06

1 stop9h 21m

$183

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 28/7

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Best time to book a flight from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco

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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 return flight from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 25 July 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 88 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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 30 July 2025.

When flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 81% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 30 July 2025.

The most flights from YVR to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (48 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (33 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco?

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 30 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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?

    For a flight from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 19.0 km from the centre vof the city. San Francisco is the only San Francisco airport and it handles 41 inbound flights from Vancouver Intl per day. 0 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Vancouver Intl on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco is Flair Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $161 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are WestJet and Delta, starting at $292 and $295 round-trip. Flair Airlines is currently priced 50% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Flair Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $155. Users have also found prices from $183 and $192 on Delta and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco consider choosing Flair Airlines(95%), ANA(90%) or Emirates(89%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    While on average a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco is generally $1,594, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $231. When looking at the most popular route, (Vancouver Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $259 for that flight.

  • 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 holiday 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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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