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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£157
Typical prices: £91-£245
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/9Wed 30/9
SFO - YVR • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£160
Typical prices: £101-£286
Flair Airlines
Wed 23/9Wed 30/9
SFO - YVR • Direct
Advice from real travellers
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United Priority Boarding is buyable; Air Canada reserves it for elites.
Check Wi-Fi options before flying; SFO gate food can be pricey.
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Vancouver (SFO-YVR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Francisco to Vancouver that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Vancouver

Wed, 23 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:30 - 16:15
SFO
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YVR
9h 45m
1 stop
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15:40 - 10:47
YVR
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SFO
19h 07m
2 stops
£157Multiple Airlines
Wed, 23 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
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18:45 - 21:10
SFO
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YVR
2h 25mdirect
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15:30 - 18:00
YVR
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SFO
2h 30mdirect
£160Flair Airlines
Wed, 23 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:45 - 21:10
SFO
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YVR
2h 25mdirect
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10:40 - 21:18
YVR
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SFO
10h 38m
2 stops
£170Multiple Airlines
Wed, 23 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
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18:45 - 21:10
SFO
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YVR
2h 25mdirect
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15:30 - 18:00
YVR
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SFO
2h 30mdirect
£172Flair Airlines
Tue, 20 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct
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07:27 - 19:25
SFO
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YVR
11h 58m
2 stops
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06:00 - 12:00
YVR
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SFO
6h 00m
1 stop
£178Multiple Airlines
Tue, 15 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep
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06:00 - 13:40
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YVR
7h 40m
1 stop
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15:40 - 10:22
YVR
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SFO
18h 42m
2 stops
£182Multiple Airlines
Wed, 23 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
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06:30 - 16:15
SFO
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YVR
9h 45m
1 stop
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15:30 - 18:00
YVR
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SFO
2h 30mdirect
£185Multiple Airlines
Wed, 23 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
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18:45 - 21:10
SFO
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YVR
2h 25mdirect
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06:00 - 12:00
YVR
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SFO
6h 00m
1 stop
£199Multiple Airlines
Tue, 20 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct
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19:35 - 21:55
SFO
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YVR
2h 20mdirect
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15:30 - 18:00
YVR
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2h 30mdirect
£202Multiple Airlines
Tue, 15 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep
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06:40 - 08:55
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2h 15mdirect
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13:00 - 15:21
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2h 21mdirect
£242Air Canada
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for San Francisco to Vancouver flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Vancouver to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Vancouver Intl Airport from San Francisco usually cost between £182 and £368 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £157 on Multiple Airlines (23 Sept–30 Sept).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Vancouver?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Vancouver on a Monday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost £137 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £314 and £304 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Vancouver

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines and Air Canada

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Jessica Macdonald

Expert on YVR

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

Blane Bachelor

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Expert on SFO

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favourite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Vancouver

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

£122
Best time to beat the crowds (22% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (30% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Vancouver

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Vancouver based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from San Francisco to Vancouver: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from San Francisco to Vancouver 
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
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May 2025
Gate area is very expensive, be sure to get food before getting there.
DanteFlew with Flair Airlines
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drop an air tag in your check in luggage or pay for the luggage tracking.

FAQs for booking San Francisco to Vancouver flights

  • Does San Francisco airport have lounges?

    If you have checked in to the airport early, or your flight was canceled, relaxing at the lounge is the best option. Air France-KLM lounge is located in international terminal Concourse A, level 3 charging around $43 (C$54) per person. The Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse is at international terminal concourse A, level 5, charging about $45 per person.

  • Does Vancouver international airport have public transportation?

    There is a transit rail known as the Canada line that connects Vancouver airport (YVR) and downtown Vancouver and Richmond. The journey takes approximately 30min to downtown Vancouver and 18min to downtown Richmond. It will cost you approximately $7 from Vancouver airport to downtown Vancouver.

  • Is San Francisco Airport (SFO) a hub for airlines?

    San Francisco airport is a hub for United Airlines and Alaska airlines. However, it hosts international, regional, and domestic passengers and cargo services for more than 30 airlines.

  • What parking options does San Francisco Airport offer?

    There are various parking options that you can select. You can park at international garage A or G, domestic garage, long term garage, or long term surface lot each charging $2 for 15 minutes. A Valet parking option is also available charging $45 for the first 24 hours.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport was £122 for a one-way ticket and £157 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Vancouver?

    Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Vancouver flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Vancouver?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Vancouver flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Vancouver?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and Vancouver.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Vancouver?

    There are direct flights from San Francisco to Vancouver on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Vancouver, Air Canada or Flair Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Vancouver are Air Canada and Flair Airlines. With an average price for the route of £261 and an overall rating of 7.1, Air Canada is the most popular choice. Flair Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £163 and an overall rating of 6.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Vancouver?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Vancouver.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Vancouver?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Vancouver from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Vancouver?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Vancouver with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Vancouver?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Vancouver from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Vancouver to San Francisco? 25% of our users found flights on this route for Vancouver or less round-trip.
  • San Francisco Airport (SFO) is the main airport that serves the city of San Francisco. It is approximately 13 miles (21 km) from downtown San Francisco. You will take either a metro, a taxi, a bus, or a private shuttle from downtown San Francisco. Taxis and shuttles operate 24h daily, and the journey will take almost 35min at the cost of about $61 to the airport. If you take a bus, it will take around 1h 15min and cost you around $5 to reach San Francisco Airport. If you opt for the metro, it will cost you approximately $20.96 and take around 27min to reach San Francisco Airport.
  • There are four terminals in San Francisco Airport (SFO): International airport, domestic terminal 1, domestic terminal 2, and domestic terminal 3. There is an Airtrain that connects the terminals with other airport locations and garages.
  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is 9 miles (15 km) from the city center. It takes approximately 20min to arrive at the city center from Vancouver airport and approximately 30-45min in case of traffic. There are car rental facilities located at the Vancouver airport terminal. The facilities offer on-site and off-site car rentals. You have to give advance notice of 48 hours to the car rental company for availability.
  • San Francisco International Airport offers free Wi-Fi access to passengers. You only have to log in. There are ATMs situated in all terminals of the airport. You will also benefit from the currency exchange services located in terminal 3 post-security and international terminal pre-security.
  • If you are traveling with your pet, there are animal relief areas inside and outside all terminals. The animal relief areas are found either inside or outside security. If you are taking your child along, then there are nursing rooms located in terminal 1 post-security, terminal 2 pre-security, and terminal 3 pre-security.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Vancouver?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Vancouver Intl

Monday

Air Canada,Flair Airlines,United Airlines

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Tuesday

Air Canada,United Airlines

Air Canada,United Airlines

Wednesday

Air Canada,Flair Airlines,United Airlines

Air Canada,Flair Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Air Canada,United Airlines

Air Canada,United Airlines

Friday

Air Canada,Flair Airlines,United Airlines

Air Canada,Flair Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Air Canada,United Airlines

Air Canada,United Airlines

Sunday

Air Canada,United Airlines,Flair Airlines

Air Canada,United Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

Vancouver Intl to San Francisco

Monday

Air Canada,Flair Airlines,United Airlines

Air Canada,Flair Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Canada,United Airlines

Air Canada,United Airlines

Wednesday

Air Canada,Flair Airlines,United Airlines

Air Canada,Flair Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Air Canada,United Airlines

Air Canada,United Airlines

Friday

Air Canada,Flair Airlines,United Airlines

Air Canada,Flair Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Air Canada,United Airlines

Air Canada,United Airlines

Sunday

Air Canada,United Airlines,Flair Airlines

Air Canada,United Airlines, +1 more

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from San Francisco to Vancouver

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Vancouver. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Vancouver? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.1
Air CanadaOverall score based on 11393 reviews
6.3Food
6.8Entertainment
7.1Comfort
7.3Boarding
7.8Crew
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The flight from SFO to YVR was delayed and my bag did not make it to my next flight from YVR to SYD. It took almost 3 days after I landed to get my bag and when I got it, it was filled with dust

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Dec 2025
SFO - YVR
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The flight from SFO to YVR was delayed and my bag did not make it to my next flight from YVR to SYD. It took almost 3 days after I landed to get my bag and when I got it, it was filled with dust

They rescheduled me and I had no issues with the new flight

Both flights are delayed so I rate the whole experience as mediocre.

Poor air traffic controller staffing led to a 50%reduction on flights so we got to wait 4 hrs for our flight! Very disorganized at the gate Poor communication with customers

They are a great airline, and i enjoying flying with them. However my experience with booking through Kayak was a horrible experience. With all the restrictions and glitches of website. My entire bookings by kayak was wrong. And there was no possible way of fixing anything with them, because they hand over responsibility to the airline after purchase is made. Will not be booking through Kayak again and will inform my family and friends not to as well.

Excellent crew, great food despite catering issues. We need more people like this.

1. The PA system was painfully loud. 2. Overhead bin #33 was missing—I find this troubling.

Flight took off little late and landed back at YVR after an hour without informing a reason to the passengers. Also, second time also got late but an hour to take off. Therefore, I had to change my plans during due to delay in landing to SFO roughly about 6 to 7 hours.

Our flight AC 567 was delayed by almost 6 hrs due to mechanical falure

Flew in Business Class. The new AC lounge at SFO is one of the best I’ve been to with a spacious design and an open air deck. Flight itself was on-time and as expected overall.

Very bead I am going to Vancouver to toronto. Not boarding receive. Before flight ✈️ time I have to take boarding. Boarding manager asking me pay $89 . Just flight ✈️ time before I pay .after provided the Boarding pass. Flair Airlines management not good. But kayak is best application.

The worst airline experience that I ever had in my life. The fare was cheap but boy do you pay for it when it comes to baggages, carry-ons, food on board and lack of available staff at check-in. Almost every other passenger on my flight had the same complaints and experience. We all bonded discussing our displeasure. My husband and I will definitely not be traveling with Flair Airlines. We'll take anyone else.

The most uncomfortable plane I ever fly on. The seats won't even recline a little. For a 5 hrs flight at night and tired it felt like torture

flight was okay, no wifi, no free drinks but worst of all they lost my son's bike for four days. Customer service was nonexistent - call a number that leaves you on perpetual hold, there's no baggage folks in the baggage claims area (in vancouver). we went up to international and nobody was at ticketing, went to domestic and they had us fill out a form. they could not tell us where the bag was. Anyway, highly recommend you drop an airtag for anything that's worth more than $500. My son's bike costs a lot more than that to replace; I was on pins and needles for four days.

Of all the countries I've flown to and airlines from around the world, I have never had such a dismissive an arrogant employee during boarding. After waiting in line for 20 minutes to board, I was sent to a second line for Passport verification. Natalie from Flair, repeatedly tried to scan my passport which didn't work for some reason but was too lazy to input my information manually. Bar code scanners aren't 100% reliable as we all know. She asked me my birthdate 3 times, made me wait to be the last person aboard and then smugly threatened me that my only bag could be charged for (same backpack I used as on my arrival as carry on). Natalie working in Ft. Lauderdale and the was the epitome of lobotomized tiktok brain with the charm of junk mail.

I try to buy water the cabin crews told me I had to wait for them to come around with the trolley I waited over 2 hours !!!!! Literally 2 hours I was so thirsty .

The worst airlines I have seen in my life they don’t respect anyone they don’t care about anyone they lost our luggage and no one is responding. We waited for five hours to get our luggage back.🤬🤬🤬👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻

Everything was great. Got out 5 minutes early and had a nap on the overnight flight.

Wifi was down on this flight but I had a movie downloaded.

I didn’t like It at all cause of delays and cancellations last minutes? No entertainment not even charging points in plane ..and I noticed when one flight landed from flair’s air plane the reuse that plane which is fine but no safety protection no sanitary nothing .

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