International route
Cheap flights from Vancouver to San Francisco
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). 801 miles, 2h 5m nonstop.
YVR to SFO at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 801 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 2h 5mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- UAWNB6AS10 airlinesUnited, Southwest, JetBlue
- Nonstop flights per day
- 17all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday19% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- Same time zone
Vancouver to San Francisco
Round trips from $95
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 12.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Vancouver to San Francisco
10 airlines fly nonstop with 17 departures a day combined, plus 1 more with one stop.
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- WSWestJetNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- G4Allegiant AirLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $50
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $45
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $55
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $45
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via SEA · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Seattle (SEA)DL1 airline
Which airport should I use?
VancouverSan Francisco has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- United, Southwest, JetBlue and Alaska all fly YVR to SFO nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $95; September 2026 is the most expensive at $121 and up, a difference of $26 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 19% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
Destination guide
San Francisco: Fog, hills and the Golden Gate
San Francisco packs cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and world-class food into 49 square miles. SFO is the main gateway; Oakland and San Jose are handy alternatives with lower fares on many routes.
Best time to visit: September and October are the warmest, clearest months. Spring (April–May) is green and mild. Summer fog ('Karl') keeps the coast cool; winter is rainy but inexpensive.
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Search Vancouver to San FranciscoVancouver to San Francisco: common questions
How long is the flight from Vancouver to San Francisco?
A nonstop flight from Vancouver (YVR) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 2h 5m gate to gate, covering 801 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from YVR to SFO?
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Allegiant Air, Sun Country Airlines, Breeze Airways, Air Canada and WestJet operate nonstop flights from Vancouver (YVR) to San Francisco (SFO), with 17 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through SEA.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Vancouver (YVR) to San Francisco (SFO), starting at $95 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Vancouver to San Francisco flights?
Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Vancouver and San Francisco?
San Francisco is in the same time zone as Vancouver, so there is no clock change. YVR is on America/Vancouver time and SFO on America/Los Angeles time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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