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Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco from $161

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SFO
12 loka — 19 loka1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 Tuesday or Saturday 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 12 syyskuu 2025.

Round-trip from

$161

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$241

Good round-trip deal

$1,938 or less

Good one-way deal

$267 or less
Flair Airlines
  • Flair Airlines
  • 26/10-2/11
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 55m total
  • Vancouver to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($133 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 12 syyskuu 2025.

su 26/1007:00YVR - SFO
Nonstop2h 30mFlair Airlines
su 2/1110:15SFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 25mFlair Airlines
Deal found 11/9$161
to 2/1007:00YVR - SFO
Nonstop2h 30mFlair Airlines
ma 6/1010:15SFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 25mFlair Airlines
Deal found 12/9$195
to 2/1005:00YVR - SFO
1 stop6h 54mWestJet
ma 6/1014:45SFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 25mWestJet
Deal found 12/9$232
pe 10/1007:00YVR - SFO
Nonstop2h 27mUnited Airlines
ke 15/1013:36SFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$265
to 16/1012:00YVR - SFO
2 stops9h 24mWestJet
ti 21/1012:50SFO - YVR
2 stops9h 36mWestJet
Deal found 9/9$267
pe 10/1007:00YVR - SFO
Nonstop2h 27mUnited Airlines
to 16/1006:00SFO - YVR
1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$279
to 25/907:00YVR - SFO
Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines
ma 13/1020:52SFO - YVR
1 stop12h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/9$280
pe 26/914:20YVR - SFO
1 stop8h 37mUnited Airlines
ma 29/908:31SFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$288
to 2/1015:33YVR - SFO
1 stop7h 56mDelta
la 4/1016:59SFO - YVR
1 stop6h 17mDelta
Deal found 12/9$302
to 2/1007:00YVR - SFO
Nonstop2h 27mUnited Airlines
ti 7/1006:00SFO - YVR
1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/9$305

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Customise 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 12 syyskuu 2025.
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

pe 3/10

09:47-12:11

Nonstop2h 24m

San Francisco

su 5/10

08:31-10:55

Nonstop2h 24m

$265

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

to 16/10

10:15-21:24

2 stops11h 09m

San Francisco

ma 20/10

07:30-19:11

2 stops11h 41m

$267

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

pe 3/10

07:00-09:27

Nonstop2h 27m

San Francisco

ti 7/10

20:52-09:51

1 stop12h 59m

$279

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

pe 26/9

14:20-22:57

1 stop8h 37m

San Francisco

ma 29/9

08:31-10:55

Nonstop2h 24m

$288

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

to 25/9

17:46-23:29

1 stop5h 43m

San Francisco

ti 30/9

05:55-10:25

1 stop4h 30m

$302

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

to 2/10

15:33-23:29

1 stop7h 56m

San Francisco

la 4/10

16:59-23:16

1 stop6h 17m

$302

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

ma 24/11

07:25-13:03

1 stop5h 38m

San Francisco

pe 28/11

06:00-14:43

1 stop8h 43m

$303

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

pe 10/10

09:47-12:11

Nonstop2h 24m

$163

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

ti 14/10

07:00-09:27

Nonstop2h 27m

$184

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

ke 5/11

19:36-23:33

1 stop3h 57m

$185

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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 29 August 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 12 syyskuu 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.

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

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?

    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 36 inbound flights from Vancouver Intl per day. 0 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Vancouver Intl on a regular basis.

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

    Airlines like United Airlines and WestJet fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco in about 2h 24m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 45m. The distance from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco is about 1287 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 Emirates(87%), Flair Airlines(87%) or SkyWest Airlines(84%), 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 $1,855, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $166. When looking at the most popular route, (Vancouver Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $207 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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