How long is the flight from Vancouver Island to San Francisco?

Airlines like WestJet fly from Vancouver Island to San Francisco in about 6h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 1276 km.

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.

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).

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

When booking a flight from Vancouver Island to San Francisco, you may want to consider flying on Air Canada, WestJet or Alaska Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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

When flying from Vancouver Island to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from Vancouver Island. San Francisco is conveniently located just 19.0 km from San Francisco’s city centre.

How can I find direct flights from Vancouver Island 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 Island to San Francisco.

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vancouver Island 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.

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Wed 27/53:25 p.m.

YCD

SFO

1 stop6h 30m

WestJet

Sun 31/56:05 p.m.

SFO

YCD

1 stop6h 25m

WestJet

Deal found 8/2C$ 209

Wed 13/53:35 p.m.

YYJ

SFO

1 stop6h 20m

WestJet

Wed 20/56:00 a.m.

SFO

YYJ

2 stops7h 50m

WestJet

Deal found 9/2C$ 215

Fri 1/56:00 a.m.

YYJ

SFO

1 stop6h 00m

WestJet

Wed 6/51:00 p.m.

SFO

YYJ

1 stop6h 35m

WestJet

Deal found 8/2C$ 220

Fri 15/53:25 p.m.

YCD

SFO

1 stop6h 30m

WestJet

Sat 30/56:00 a.m.

SFO

YCD

2 stops9h 10m

WestJet

Deal found 8/2C$ 247

Thu 2/76:00 a.m.

YYJ

SFO

1 stop6h 00m

WestJet

Mon 6/76:00 a.m.

SFO

YYJ

2 stops9h 55m

WestJet

Deal found 8/2C$ 260

Fri 15/53:35 p.m.

YYJ

SFO

1 stop6h 20m

WestJet

Sat 30/56:00 a.m.

SFO

YYJ

1 stop6h 10m

WestJet

Deal found 8/2C$ 302

Wed 1/47:00 p.m.

YYJ

SFO

1 stop14h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 7/410:15 a.m.

SFO

YYJ

1 stop23h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 9/2C$ 325

Sun 1/36:00 a.m.

YCD

SFO

1 stop4h 39m

Air Canada

Wed 4/37:30 a.m.

SFO

YCD

1 stop6h 51m

Air Canada

Deal found 8/2C$ 466

Wed 25/33:00 p.m.

YCD

SFO

1 stop5h 34m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 1/48:13 a.m.

SFO

YCD

1 stop25h 11m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 8/2C$ 500

Wed 25/33:00 p.m.

YCD

SFO

1 stop5h 34m

United Airlines

Wed 1/44:12 p.m.

SFO

YCD

2 stops22h 07m

United Airlines

Deal found 8/2C$ 714

Sun 1/35:15 a.m.

YCD

SFO

1 stop6h 55m

WestJet

Wed 4/310:20 a.m.

SFO

YCD

2 stops28h 45m

WestJet

Deal found 8/2C$ 787

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YCD - SFO

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 27/5

3:25 p.m.-9:55 p.m.

1 stop6h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 31/5

6:05 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

1 stop6h 25m

C$ 209

VictoriaSan Francisco

YYJ - SFO

YYJSFO

Victoria Intl

Wed 13/5

10:40 a.m.-9:55 p.m.

2 stops11h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 20/5

6:00 a.m.-3:55 p.m.

2 stops9h 55m

C$ 232

VictoriaSan Francisco

YYJ - SFO

YYJSFO

Victoria Intl

Fri 1/5

5:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

1 stop7h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 6/5

1:00 p.m.-11:25 p.m.

2 stops10h 25m

C$ 235

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD - SFO

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 15/5

3:25 p.m.-9:55 p.m.

1 stop6h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 30/5

6:00 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

2 stops9h 10m

C$ 247

VictoriaSan Francisco

YYJ - SFO

YYJSFO

Victoria Intl

Fri 15/5

3:35 p.m.-9:55 p.m.

1 stop6h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 30/5

6:00 a.m.-12:10 p.m.

1 stop6h 10m

C$ 302

VictoriaSan Francisco

YYJ - SFO

YYJSFO

Victoria Intl

Wed 8/4

7:00 p.m.-9:30 a.m.

1 stop14h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 22/4

6:45 p.m.-9:50 a.m.

1 stop15h 05m

C$ 370

VictoriaSan Francisco

YYJ - SFO

YYJSFO

Victoria Intl

Tue 7/4

5:30 a.m.-12:10 p.m.

1 stop6h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 21/4

6:40 p.m.-10:49 a.m.

2 stops16h 09m

C$ 379

VictoriaSan Francisco

YYJ - SFO

YYJSFO

Victoria Intl

Wed 8/4

7:00 p.m.-9:30 a.m.

1 stop14h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 21/4

11:13 a.m.-10:49 a.m.

1 stop23h 36m

C$ 383

VictoriaSan Francisco

YYJ - SFO

YYJSFO

Victoria Intl

Wed 8/4

7:00 p.m.-9:30 a.m.

1 stop14h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 23/4

5:49 p.m.-11:07 p.m.

2 stops29h 18m

C$ 395

VictoriaSan Francisco

YYJ - SFO

YYJSFO

Victoria Intl

Tue 24/2

6:09 a.m.-2:02 p.m.

1 stop7h 53m

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

6:30 a.m.-10:44 a.m.

1 stop4h 14m

C$ 396

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Island to San Francisco (average of C$ 160). Flying from Vancouver Island to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 406). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,WestJet, andAir Canada from Vancouver Island to San Francisco to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,871 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,871 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,871 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

WestJet

7.2

Good

3,256 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,871 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Air Canada

7.1

Good

10,701 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,871 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Vancouver Island?
Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from Vancouver Island. San Francisco is conveniently located just 19.0 km from San Francisco’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Vancouver Island to San Francisco?
Airlines like WestJet fly from Vancouver Island to San Francisco in about 6h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 1276 km.
Can I find deals for flights from Vancouver Island to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Vancouver Island to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Vancouver Island 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 Island to San Francisco.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Vancouver Island to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vancouver Island 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 Island to San Francisco?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Island to San Francisco (average of C$ 160). Flying from Vancouver Island to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 406). 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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Air Canada	CheapestC$ 163	AverageC$ 501	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
WestJet	CheapestC$ 238	AverageC$ 335	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%	Search WestJet flights
Alaska Airlines	CheapestC$ 293	AverageC$ 543	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Alaska Airlines flights

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