Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Vancouver to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Vancouver to San Francisco flights typically cost between C$ 204 and C$ 379 in September. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was C$ 139 on Flair Airlines (4 Sep-9 Sep).

Question 1

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Vancouver to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Vancouver to San Francisco flights typically cost between C$ 204 and C$ 379 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was C$ 139 on Flair Airlines (4 Sep-9 Sep).

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Vancouver to San Francisco round-trip from C$ 139. Users have found that Flair Airlines is 52% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

For one-way options, check prices for Flair Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 129. Users have also found prices from C$ 143 and C$ 158 on WestJet and Air Canada, respectively.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Vancouver to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 88 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to San Francisco (average of C$ 276). Flying from Vancouver to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 368). 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.

Question 6

What is the cheapest day to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Vancouver to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 7

Weekly flight availability from Vancouver to San Francisco

Accepted Answer

The most flights from 8CA to SFO are scheduled on a Friday (48 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (33 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Question 10

What are the cheapest flights from Vancouver to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest flight price from Vancouver to San Francisco is C$ 121. On average you can expect to pay C$ 1,405. The most popular route, (Vancouver Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for C$ 139.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Vancouver 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.

Question 12

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Vancouver to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Before booking your flight from Vancouver to San Francisco check out the most popular airlines for this route: Air Canada, Alaska Airlines or Delta.

Question 13

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Vancouver to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Departing on a Thursday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 65% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Question 14

How far in advance should I book a flight from Vancouver to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

To save up to 24% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 60 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Vancouver to San Francisco from C$ 262 1-2 weeks out and tickets from C$ 359 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

September is one of the best times of the year to fly to San Francisco from Vancouver. Prices for September average C$ 290 per person but you can even find prices for as low as C$ 118. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a September flight can save you 71% on your journey compared to booking in December

Question 16

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YVR to SFO?

Accepted Answer

When flying from Vancouver to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 48% versus a flight in the evening.

Question 17

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

If you book a flight to San Francisco from Vancouver, you will be flying to San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 19.0 km from the centre of San Francisco. There are 42 flights from Vancouver to San Francisco per day from 8 different airlines.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Vancouver to San Francisco.

Question 20

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vancouver 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.

Question 21

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Vancouver to San Francisco?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Vancouver to San Francisco via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 22

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Vancouver to San Francisco?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Vancouver to San Francisco by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights find flights from Vancouver to San Francisco with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Certainly. Search results for flights to San Francisco from Vancouver shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Vancouver to San Francisco become cheaper?

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Vancouver to San Francisco and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

Round-trip from	C$ 139
One-way from	C$ 129
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	C$ 280

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Flair Airlines	CheapestC$ 97	AverageC$ 194	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Flair Airlines flights
WestJet	CheapestC$ 130	AverageC$ 234	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%	Search WestJet flights
Alaska Airlines	CheapestC$ 141	AverageC$ 327	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Alaska Airlines flights
Air Canada	CheapestC$ 165	AverageC$ 333	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Delta	CheapestC$ 185	AverageC$ 380	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	CheapestC$ 237	AverageC$ 404	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
SWISS	CheapestC$ 265	AverageC$ 541	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
WestJet Encore	CheapestC$ 784	AverageC$ 790	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search WestJet Encore flights

Cheap flights from Vancouver to San Francisco from C$ 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 14/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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

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