Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco from £68

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SFO
9 Jan — 16 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco are usually found in October or May, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 December 2025.

Mon 29/1215:20YVR - SFO
1 stop16h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/206:25SFO - YVR
1 stop11h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/12£212
Tue 23/1217:45YVR - SFO
1 stop6h 09mAlaska Airlines
Thu 8/107:30SFO - YVR
2 stops11h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/12£237
Tue 16/1213:20YVR - SFO
2 stops8h 26mAlaska Airlines
Fri 9/118:18SFO - YVR
1 stop5h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/12£247
Thu 18/1206:15YVR - SFO
2 stops14h 09mDelta
Thu 8/106:00SFO - YVR
1 stop4h 47mDelta
Deal found 8/12£253
Sun 28/1215:20YVR - SFO
1 stop16h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/108:25SFO - YVR
Nonstop2h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/12£264
Fri 19/1219:35YVR - SFO
1 stop4h 19mAlaska Airlines
Wed 7/118:18SFO - YVR
1 stop5h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/12£267
Sat 13/1206:15YVR - SFO
2 stops15h 59mDelta
Thu 8/106:00SFO - YVR
1 stop4h 47mDelta
Deal found 8/12£272
Tue 16/1213:20YVR - SFO
2 stops8h 26mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/110:13SFO - YVR
1 stop10h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/12£274
Tue 23/1217:45YVR - SFO
1 stop6h 09mAlaska Airlines
Thu 1/116:42SFO - YVR
1 stop7h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/12£275
Tue 16/1213:20YVR - SFO
2 stops8h 26mAlaska Airlines
Wed 7/114:58SFO - YVR
2 stops9h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/12£279

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Round-trip from

£68

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£217
Flair Airlines
  • Flair Airlines
  • 22/1-29/1
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 55m total
  • Vancouver to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£15 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Depart

Return

Price

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 29/1

12:25-14:56

Nonstop2h 31m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

05:00-18:03

1 stop13h 03m

£130

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 15/1

07:00-09:38

Nonstop2h 38m

San Francisco

Tue 27/1

06:00-11:30

1 stop5h 30m

£131

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 16/1

12:25-14:56

Nonstop2h 31m

San Francisco

Sun 18/1

05:00-13:58

1 stop8h 58m

£131

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 22/1

07:00-09:38

Nonstop2h 38m

San Francisco

Sun 25/1

16:31-23:06

1 stop6h 35m

£145

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 28/1

12:25-14:56

Nonstop2h 31m

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

08:25-11:00

Nonstop2h 35m

£146

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Sun 15/2

08:30-23:17

1 stop14h 47m

San Francisco

Sat 21/2

05:10-18:03

1 stop12h 53m

£149

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 20/1

15:00-23:12

1 stop8h 12m

San Francisco

Tue 27/1

11:03-13:35

Nonstop2h 32m

£149

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Sat 31/1

08:30-19:44

1 stop11h 14m

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

22:59-11:30

1 stop12h 31m

£150

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 26/3

19:37-23:53

1 stop4h 16m

San Francisco

Mon 30/3

06:05-10:49

1 stop4h 44m

£151

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Thu 19/2

11:40-15:56

1 stop4h 16m

San Francisco

Thu 26/2

14:39-21:00

1 stop6h 21m

£151

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.

Booking 87 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco. 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 Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of £29). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of £71). 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 YVR to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 December 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 71% on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated 10 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Canada and Flair Airlines from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Food

6.3

Comfort

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

YVR - YWG

Should allow a carry- on baggage in economy class. The first 4 rows after first class should be allowed to use the closest bathroom.

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Food

6.3

Comfort

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

YVR - YWG

Should allow a carry- on baggage in economy class. The first 4 rows after first class should be allowed to use the closest bathroom.

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Food

6.3

Comfort

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

YVR - YWG

Should allow a carry- on baggage in economy class. The first 4 rows after first class should be allowed to use the closest bathroom.

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

    Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from Vancouver Intl. On average, San Francisco has 30 inbound flights from Vancouver Intl per day from 2 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco?

    United Airlines can get you from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco in just under 2h 31m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. There are 800 mi between Vancouver Intl Airport and San Francisco. All flights are typically direct.

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

    According to our current data, Flair Airlines (£44), and Air Canada (£69) offers the cheapest pricing from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco. Flair Airlines is currently priced 69% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    Consider TAP AIR PORTUGAL (83%), Jazz (81%) or SWISS (80%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vancouver Intl 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 Intl Airport to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of £29). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of £71). 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 CanadaCheapest£69Average£98FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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