Cheap flights from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport from $137

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

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Vancouver Intl (YVR). 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

$178

One-way from

$137

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$376

Good round-trip deal

$266 or less

Good one-way deal

$381 or less
Flair Airlines
  • Flair Airlines
  • 11/9-18/9
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 55m total
  • San Francisco to Vancouver
Delta
  • Delta
  • 9/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 20m total
  • San Francisco to Vancouver
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 28% potential increase in price ($232 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($52 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl.

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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 30 July 2025.

Thu 11/910:15SFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 25mFlair Airlines
Thu 18/907:00YVR - SFO
Nonstop2h 30mFlair Airlines
Deal found 28/7$178
Sat 13/910:15SFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/912:00YVR - SFO
2 stops9h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7$261
Wed 3/913:45SFO - YVR
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Tue 7/1019:36YVR - SFO
1 stop3h 57mDelta
Deal found 29/7$341
Sun 24/814:45SFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 25mWestJet
Mon 25/807:00YVR - SFO
2 stops7h 48mWestJet
Deal found 27/7$350
Tue 7/1008:00SFO - YVR
1 stop4h 27mAlaska Airlines
Tue 7/1015:30YVR - SFO
1 stop6h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 30/7$364
Fri 22/806:41SFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 22/812:00YVR - SFO
1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/7$367

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Vancouver Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Thu 11/9

10:15-12:40

Nonstop2h 25m

Vancouver Intl

Thu 18/9

07:00-09:30

Nonstop2h 30m

$178

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Sat 13/9

10:15-12:40

Nonstop2h 25m

Vancouver Intl

Sat 20/9

12:00-21:24

2 stops9h 24m

$261

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Wed 3/9

13:45-22:58

1 stop9h 13m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 8/10

13:15-21:52

1 stop8h 37m

$341

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Sun 24/8

14:45-17:10

Nonstop2h 25m

Vancouver Intl

Mon 25/8

07:00-14:48

2 stops7h 48m

$350

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Tue 7/10

08:00-12:27

1 stop4h 27m

Vancouver Intl

Tue 7/10

15:30-22:29

1 stop6h 59m

$364

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Fri 22/8

06:41-09:06

Nonstop2h 25m

Vancouver Intl

Fri 22/8

12:00-20:10

1 stop8h 10m

$367

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

16:40-21:00

1 stop4h 20m

$137

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

08:00-18:40

2 stops10h 40m

$152

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Fri 29/8

21:01-23:22

Nonstop2h 21m

$157

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Fri 19/9

07:30-16:11

2 stops8h 41m

$223

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 29/7

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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 25 July 2025.

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 86 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport (average of $1,108). Flying from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,715). 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 30 July 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 80% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl. 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 SFO to YVR are scheduled on a Monday (46 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (29 on average).

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

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 30 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, andUnited 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.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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 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 39 outbound flights to Vancouver Intl per day. 2 airlines have flights to Vancouver Intl from San Francisco on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying 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 $178 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and WestJet, starting at $341 and $350 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport for 53% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $137. Users have also found prices from $152 and $157 on Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, 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: Jazz (94%), SkyWest Airlines (88%), Singapore Airlines (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 $378, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $107. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Vancouver Intl), you can expect to pay $996 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport (average of $1,108). Flying from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,715). 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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Flair AirlinesCheapest$149Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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