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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport from C$ 68

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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — YVR
4 May — 11 May1
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 Saturday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 126

One-way from

C$ 68

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 315

Good round-trip deal

C$ 90 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 93 or less
Flair Airlines
  • Flair Airlines
  • 14/5-17/5
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 00m total
  • San Francisco to Vancouver
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Flair Airlines
  • Flair Airlines
  • 1/6
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 25m total
  • San Francisco to Vancouver
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease (C$ 41 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 29 April 2025.

Wed 14/510:15 a.m.SFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 30mFlair Airlines
Sat 17/57:00 a.m.YVR - SFO
Nonstop2h 30mFlair Airlines
Deal found 27/4C$ 126
Wed 16/710:15 a.m.SFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 21/76:00 a.m.YVR - SFO
1 stop6h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4C$ 169
Sat 14/66:05 p.m.SFO - YVR
1 stop6h 05mWestJet
Wed 18/62:30 p.m.YVR - SFO
1 stop6h 55mWestJet
Deal found 28/4C$ 226
Tue 1/76:00 a.m.SFO - YVR
1 stop16h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 17/79:47 a.m.YVR - SFO
Nonstop2h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/4C$ 244
Sun 7/97:42 p.m.SFO - YVR
2 stops27h 08mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/911:54 p.m.YVR - SFO
2 stops13h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/4C$ 292
Sun 11/57:10 a.m.SFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 21mAir Canada
Mon 19/51:10 p.m.YVR - SFO
Nonstop2h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 27/4C$ 299
Wed 28/56:10 a.m.SFO - YVR
1 stop5h 29mDelta
Tue 19/83:25 p.m.YVR - SFO
1 stop4h 01mDelta
Deal found 27/4C$ 308
Sun 25/57:00 a.m.SFO - YVR
2 stops11h 17mAlaska Airlines
Fri 30/57:07 p.m.YVR - SFO
1 stop4h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/4C$ 309

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 29 April 2025.
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

Wed 14/5

10:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

Vancouver Intl

Sat 17/5

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

Nonstop2h 30m

C$ 126

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Wed 16/7

10:15 a.m.-12:40 p.m.

Nonstop2h 25m

Vancouver Intl

Mon 21/7

6:00 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop6h 05m

C$ 169

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Sat 14/6

6:05 p.m.-12:10 a.m.

1 stop6h 05m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 18/6

2:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

1 stop6h 55m

C$ 226

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Tue 1/7

7:25 a.m.-8:08 p.m.

1 stop12h 43m

Vancouver Intl

Fri 18/7

7:00 a.m.-9:25 a.m.

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 244

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Sun 7/9

7:42 p.m.-10:50 p.m.

2 stops27h 08m

Vancouver Intl

Fri 12/9

11:54 p.m.-1:22 p.m.

2 stops13h 28m

C$ 292

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Sun 11/5

7:10 a.m.-9:31 a.m.

Nonstop2h 21m

Vancouver Intl

Mon 19/5

1:10 p.m.-3:35 p.m.

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 299

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Wed 28/5

6:10 a.m.-11:39 a.m.

1 stop5h 29m

Vancouver Intl

Tue 19/8

3:25 p.m.-7:26 p.m.

1 stop4h 01m

C$ 308

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Sun 25/5

7:00 a.m.-6:17 p.m.

2 stops11h 17m

Vancouver Intl

Fri 30/5

7:07 p.m.-11:21 p.m.

1 stop4h 14m

C$ 309

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Sun 1/6

10:15 a.m.-12:40 p.m.

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 68

San FranciscoVancouver

SFO - YVR

SFOYVR

San Francisco

Tue 17/6

12:35 p.m.-2:56 p.m.

Nonstop2h 21m

C$ 80

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl

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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 round-trip flight from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

Booking 86 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport (average of C$ 144). Flying from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 262). 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 29 April 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 49% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl. Price data was last updated on 30 March 2025.

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

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 29 April 2025.

The most flights from SFO to YVR are scheduled on a Tuesday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (27 on average).

Rainfall in Vancouver Intl by month

Plan your trip to Vancouver Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Vancouver Intl Airport ranges from 36.0 - 189.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 189.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Vancouver Intl Airport when rainfall is around 36.0 mm.

Temperature in Vancouver Intl by month

Plan your trip to Vancouver Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Vancouver Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 18.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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 29 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from San Francisco to Vancouver by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,823 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 28 outbound flights to Vancouver Intl per day. 5 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?

    Flair Airlines, at C$ 126, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include WestJet and United Airlines. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport for 64% 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 Flair Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 68. Users have also found prices from C$ 80 and C$ 89 on WestJet and United Airlines, respectively.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport are TAP AIR PORTUGAL (92%), Jazz (90%) and Avianca (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport is C$ 40. On average you can expect to pay C$ 165. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Vancouver Intl), can usually be booked for C$ 116.

  • 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 vacation 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport (average of C$ 144). Flying from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 262). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Flair AirlinesCheapestC$ 127AverageC$ 225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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DeltaCheapestC$ 139AverageC$ 217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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WestJetCheapestC$ 170AverageC$ 241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 189AverageC$ 391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 229AverageC$ 395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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