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Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco from £83

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 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SFO
9 Mar — 16 Mar1
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 Tuesday 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 7 February 2026.

Fri 6/307:00
YVR
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 31m
United Airlines
Mon 9/311:06
SFO
-
YVR
Nonstop2h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/2£136
Fri 6/307:00
YVR
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 31m
United Airlines
Tue 17/316:35
SFO
-
YVR
1 stop6h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/2£143
Tue 24/307:00
YVR
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/420:09
SFO
-
YVR
1 stop27h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2£146
Fri 3/415:35
YVR
-
SFO
1 stop15h 30m
United Airlines
Wed 8/408:13
SFO
-
YVR
Nonstop2h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/2£147
Thu 26/307:00
YVR
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/420:09
SFO
-
YVR
1 stop27h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2£152
Fri 3/415:35
YVR
-
SFO
1 stop15h 30m
United Airlines
Tue 7/405:00
SFO
-
YVR
1 stop13h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/2£155
Sat 4/407:00
YVR
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 24m
United Airlines
Fri 10/418:25
SFO
-
YVR
Nonstop2h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2£156
Fri 6/307:00
YVR
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 31m
United Airlines
Wed 18/306:30
SFO
-
YVR
1 stop16h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/2£157
Thu 26/307:00
YVR
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 30m
Flair Airlines
Tue 31/310:15
SFO
-
YVR
Nonstop2h 25m
Flair Airlines
Deal found 7/2£158
Fri 17/415:35
YVR
-
SFO
1 stop7h 20m
United Airlines
Mon 20/408:13
SFO
-
YVR
Nonstop2h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/2£160
Sat 28/308:30
YVR
-
SFO
1 stop14h 17m
United Airlines
Wed 1/405:00
SFO
-
YVR
1 stop13h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/2£161
Sat 28/307:00
YVR
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 30m
Flair Airlines
Tue 31/310:15
SFO
-
YVR
Nonstop2h 25m
Flair Airlines
Deal found 7/2£163

Find flight deals from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Vancouver Intl (YVR) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 7 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£136

One-way from

£83

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£144

Good one-way deal

£131 or less
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  • 14/4-23/4
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 56m total
  • Vancouver to San Francisco
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  • United Airlines
  • 9/4
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 24m total
  • Vancouver to San Francisco
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 7 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Vancouver Intl

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San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 6/3

07:00-09:31

Nonstop2h 31m

San Francisco

Wed 18/3

08:31-11:00

Nonstop2h 29m

£136

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 6/3

07:00-09:31

Nonstop2h 31m

San Francisco

Mon 9/3

11:06-13:35

Nonstop2h 29m

£136

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 3/4

15:35-22:55

1 stop7h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 7/4

06:40-18:18

1 stop11h 38m

£155

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 3/4

15:35-07:05

1 stop15h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 8/4

07:15-13:53

1 stop6h 38m

£155

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 27/3

15:00-17:30

Nonstop2h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 30/3

20:53-14:06

1 stop17h 13m

£157

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Fri 27/3

15:00-17:30

Nonstop2h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 1/4

20:53-14:06

1 stop17h 13m

£157

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Sat 4/4

07:00-09:24

Nonstop2h 24m

San Francisco

Wed 8/4

07:15-13:53

1 stop6h 38m

£157

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Sat 28/3

07:00-09:32

Nonstop2h 32m

San Francisco

Thu 2/4

05:00-18:18

1 stop13h 18m

£157

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 31/3

15:15-17:36

Nonstop2h 21m

San Francisco

Tue 7/4

06:40-18:18

1 stop11h 38m

£157

VancouverSan Francisco

YVR - SFO

YVRSFO

Vancouver Intl

Wed 25/3

19:15-21:44

Nonstop2h 29m

San Francisco

Wed 1/4

20:53-14:06

1 stop17h 13m

£157

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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 30 January 2026.

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 £66). 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 7 February 2026.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 70% 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 7 February 2026.
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.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,697 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.8

Food

6.3

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.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,697 reviews
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,697 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.8

Food

6.3

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.
Flair Airlines
6.0
Okay
264 reviews
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,697 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.8

Food

6.3

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco. 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 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 27 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 (£43), and Air Canada (£67) 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 Flair Airlines (84%), Singapore Airlines (78%) or SWISS (78%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco.

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

    On average you can expect to pay £137 for a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is £59 while the most popular route, (Vancouver Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at £154.

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

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

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

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

    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 £66). 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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