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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport from $129

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 13/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — YVR
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl are usually found in October or May, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 January 2026.

Thu 19/310:15
SFO
-
YVR
Nonstop2h 25m
Flair Airlines
Thu 26/307:00
YVR
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 30m
Flair Airlines
Deal found 26/1$243
Wed 11/319:32
SFO
-
YVR
1 stop26h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/310:15
YVR
-
SFO
2 stops11h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1$292
Mon 2/308:31
SFO
-
YVR
Nonstop2h 29m
United Airlines
Mon 2/315:00
YVR
-
SFO
1 stop8h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1$311
Wed 25/208:31
SFO
-
YVR
Nonstop2h 29m
United Airlines
Wed 4/319:15
YVR
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1$316
Tue 3/318:27
SFO
-
YVR
1 stop5h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/306:00
YVR
-
SFO
1 stop4h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 26/1$322
Mon 2/322:57
SFO
-
YVR
1 stop12h 33m
United Airlines
Tue 3/315:30
YVR
-
SFO
1 stop7h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1$325
Wed 25/205:10
SFO
-
YVR
1 stop12h 53m
United Airlines
Sun 1/307:00
YVR
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1$331
Tue 17/313:46
SFO
-
YVR
2 stops10h 24m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 24/318:00
YVR
-
SFO
1 stop4h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 25/1$335
Wed 4/318:52
SFO
-
YVR
Nonstop2h 26m
United Airlines
Sun 8/315:30
YVR
-
SFO
1 stop15h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1$338
Wed 4/318:52
SFO
-
YVR
Nonstop2h 26m
United Airlines
Mon 9/317:00
YVR
-
SFO
1 stop6h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/1$340

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Round-trip from

$243

One-way from

$129

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$383

Good one-way deal

$136 or less
Flair Airlines
  • Flair Airlines
  • 19/3-26/3
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 55m total
  • San Francisco to Vancouver
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Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 13/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 15m total
  • San Francisco to Vancouver
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl 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 27 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Vancouver Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

10:36-13:12

Nonstop2h 36m

Vancouver Intl

Thu 16/4

19:20-21:46

Nonstop2h 26m

$316

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Mon 16/3

08:31-11:00

Nonstop2h 29m

Vancouver Intl

Thu 19/3

07:00-09:31

Nonstop2h 31m

$316

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

18:27-00:10

1 stop5h 43m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 4/3

06:00-10:37

1 stop4h 37m

$322

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Wed 1/4

07:15-13:53

1 stop6h 38m

Vancouver Intl

Tue 7/4

19:20-21:46

Nonstop2h 26m

$331

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Thu 16/4

07:15-13:53

1 stop6h 38m

Vancouver Intl

Tue 21/4

15:15-17:36

Nonstop2h 21m

$331

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Sun 12/4

05:00-14:06

1 stop9h 06m

Vancouver Intl

Thu 16/4

19:20-21:46

Nonstop2h 26m

$331

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Mon 9/3

18:52-21:18

Nonstop2h 26m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 11/3

15:30-22:47

1 stop7h 17m

$338

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Mon 6/4

05:00-18:18

1 stop13h 18m

Vancouver Intl

Sat 11/4

15:35-07:05

1 stop15h 30m

$353

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Fri 17/4

06:40-18:18

1 stop11h 38m

Vancouver Intl

Sun 19/4

15:35-07:05

1 stop15h 30m

$353

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Tue 7/4

05:00-18:18

1 stop13h 18m

Vancouver Intl

Thu 16/4

15:00-22:49

1 stop7h 49m

$353

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 66 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 San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport (average of $52). Flying from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $134). 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 Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 January 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 81% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Vancouver Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Vancouver Intl. 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 Intl. Reviews last updated 27 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Flair Airlines from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Flair Airlines
6.0
Okay
262 reviews
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Boarding

6.3

Overall

6.0

Entertainment

4.3

Food

4.6

Comfort

5.7

Crew

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Fozia,Oct 2025

YYZ - YYC

This is the worst airline, horrible crew for boarding, pay the extra and get another airline! Its not worth the headache.
Flair Airlines
6.0
Okay
262 reviews
Flair Airlines
6.0
Okay
262 reviews
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Boarding

6.3

Overall

6.0

Entertainment

4.3

Food

4.6

Comfort

5.7

Crew

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Fozia,Oct 2025

YYZ - YYC

This is the worst airline, horrible crew for boarding, pay the extra and get another airline! Its not worth the headache.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl. 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 Intl?

    For a flight from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 19.0 km from the centre of the city. San Francisco is the only San Francisco airport and it handles 21 outbound flights to Vancouver Intl per day. 1 airline has flights to Vancouver Intl from San Francisco on a regular basis.

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

    For as low as $243, Flair Airlines can have you in Vancouver Intl Airport from San Francisco in 2h 25m. The distance between San Francisco and Vancouver Intl Airport is about 1287 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport is Flair Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $141 on this airline. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport for 59% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Flair Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $43. Users have also found prices from $75 and $88 on Air Canada and WestJet, respectively.

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

    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 Intl Airport on time: Emirates (88%), ANA (87%), Avianca (82%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport is generally $237, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $105. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Vancouver Intl), you can expect to pay $254 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Vancouver Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl?

    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 Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl 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 Intl Airport?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport (average of $52). Flying from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $134). 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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