Question 1

Can I find flights from Vancouver to San Francisco for under C$ 300 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are multiple flights from Vancouver to San Francisco for under C$ 300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air Canada for just C$ 248, but on average you can expect to pay C$ 281.

Question 2

Can I fly to San Francisco from Vancouver right now?

Accepted Answer

Information is based on travel restrictions from Vancouver to San Francisco

Most visitors from Vancouver need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter San Francisco.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Vancouver must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours before departing to San Francisco.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Vancouver are not required to quarantine after entering San Francisco.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

To save up to 65% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 61 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$ 496 1-2 weeks out and tickets from C$ 707 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 4

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 14 flights from Vancouver to San Francisco per day from 10 different airlines.

Question 5

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: American Airlines, Air Canada or Alaska Airlines.

Question 6

What are the cheapest flights from Vancouver to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest flight price from Vancouver to San Francisco is C$ 135. On average you can expect to pay C$ 1,439. The most popular route, (Vancouver Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for C$ 179.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

July can be a great time to fly to San Francisco from Vancouver with a flight ticket averaging about C$ 390. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of July for as cheap as C$ 287. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

Question 8

Are there last-minute flights available from Vancouver to San Francisco for under C$ 500?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 20+ open flights from Vancouver to San Francisco within the next 7 days for less than C$ 500.

Question 9

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 SkyWest Airlines (95%), Air New Zealand (93%) or Singapore Airlines (92%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 10

Which airlines flying from Vancouver to San Francisco have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Accepted Answer

Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like Air Canada, United Airlines, and Delta flying from Vancouver to San Francisco have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

For one-way options, check prices for Air Canada. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 148. Users have also found prices from C$ 152 and C$ 172 on Alaska Airlines and WestJet, respectively.

Question 12

Can I fly back to Vancouver from San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Returning to Vancouver from San Francisco

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from San Francisco must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Vancouver.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from San Francisco are not required to quarantine after entering Vancouver.

Question 13

When is the cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco (8CA - SFO)?

Accepted Answer

When flying from Vancouver 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.

Question 14

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Vancouver to San Francisco round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Vancouver to San Francisco round-trip from C$ 248. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from C$ 261, and WestJet, from C$ 291. Users have found that Air Canada is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 15

Are there direct flights from Vancouver to San Francisco for under C$ 300 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Vancouver to San Francisco under C$ 300. A good price for a direct flight from Vancouver to San Francisco is less than C$ 308.

8CA - SFO	Price	C$ 266 - C$ 351
SFO	Temperature	11 - 17 °C
SFO	Precipitation	0 - 112 mm

1%of flight departures	Early morningMidnight to 6 am
56%of flight departures	Morning6 am to noon
43%of flight departures	AfternoonNoon to 6 pm
0%of flight departures	Evening6 pm to midnight

Sunday	11daily flights
Monday	17daily flights
Tuesday	14daily flights
Wednesday	15daily flights
Thursday	17daily flights
Friday	15daily flights
Saturday	11daily flights

Cheap flights from Vancouver to San Francisco

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All the information you need to plan the best 8CA to SFO flight in 2021: compare Vancouver to San Francisco flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in San Francisco.

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