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£76 Find Cheap Flights from Vancouver to San Francisco

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Vancouver to San Francisco departing on 14/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Vancouver to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Vancouver to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£120
Overall average: £163
Air Canada
Wed 28/1Wed 4/2
YVR - SFO • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£76
Typical prices: £96-£288
United Airlines
Wed 14/1
YVR - SFO • Direct
Our travellers' advice
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United's Priority Boarding helps secure bin space.
WestJet offers free carry-ons with large overhead bins.
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Cheapest • from £120 (return)
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Best reviews • 7.1 score
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When to book
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Cheap Flights from Vancouver to San Francisco (YVR-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Vancouver to San Francisco 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 Vancouver to San Francisco

Wed, 28 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
Air Canada Logo
08:10 - 10:34
YVR
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SFO
2h 24mdirect
Air Canada Logo
07:30 - 09:55
SFO
-
YVR
2h 25mdirect
£120Air Canada
Wed, 21 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
United Airlines Logo
12:25 - 14:56
YVR
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SFO
2h 31mdirect
United Airlines Logo
11:03 - 13:35
SFO
-
YVR
2h 32mdirect
£123United Airlines
Wed, 28 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:55 - 12:20
YVR
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SFO
2h 25mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:40 - 00:10
SFO
-
YVR
4h 30m1 stop
£126Multiple Airlines
Fri, 16 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan
United Airlines Logo
12:25 - 14:56
YVR
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SFO
2h 31mdirect
United Airlines Logo
05:00 - 13:58
SFO
-
YVR
8h 58m1 stop
£131United Airlines
Mon, 26 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
United Airlines Logo
12:35 - 22:58
YVR
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SFO
10h 23m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:02 - 13:35
SFO
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YVR
2h 33mdirect
£135United Airlines
Thu, 12 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb
United Airlines Logo
12:35 - 23:17
YVR
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SFO
10h 42m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
05:10 - 18:03
SFO
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YVR
12h 53m1 stop
£142United Airlines
Wed, 28 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
Alaska Airlines Logo
17:45 - 23:03
YVR
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SFO
5h 18m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:18 - 00:10
SFO
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YVR
5h 52m1 stop
£144Alaska Airlines
Thu, 22 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
United Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:38
YVR
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SFO
2h 38mdirect
United Airlines Logo
08:25 - 11:00
SFO
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YVR
2h 35mdirect
£146United Airlines
Fri, 27 Mar - Mon, 20 Apr
Alaska Airlines Logo
06:00 - 10:31
YVR
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SFO
4h 31m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
16:40 - 20:55
SFO
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YVR
4h 15m1 stop
£148Alaska Airlines
Sun, 15 Feb - Sat, 7 Mar
United Airlines Logo
08:30 - 23:17
YVR
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SFO
14h 47m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
19:45 - 10:40
SFO
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YVR
14h 55m1 stop
£149United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Vancouver to San Francisco flights

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

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Vancouver to San Francisco, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San Francisco, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco, 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 Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco is October, where tickets cost £113 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £224 and £182 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco, 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 Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Vancouver to San Francisco

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
United Airlines

United's Priority Boarding can be purchased, placing you in Zone 2 to secure overhead bin space.


United offers free messaging on most flights, with streaming available for a fee.

Air Canada

Air Canada offers priority boarding for Business Class and elite status passengers, enhancing travel efficiency.


Air Canada provides Wi-Fi on select flights; check availability five days before departure.

Airports
YVR

At YVR, fast track security with YVR EXPRESS by booking an appointment 72 hours before departure to avoid queues.

SFO

For easy city access from SFO, take the BART. It's affordable and connects to popular areas like the Mission and Embarcadero.

Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

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Expert on United Airlines and Air Canada

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

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

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on YVR

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

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.

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Blane Bachelor

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.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Vancouver to San Francisco

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£76
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% lower on average.
Flight from Vancouver to San Francisco

When to book flights from Vancouver to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Vancouver to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from Vancouver to San Francisco: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Vancouver to San Francisco 
SanketFlew with Flair Airlines
YVR
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SFO
May 2025
Arrive 1:30 hours early if you don’t have a boarding pass. They won’t issue it if you arrive within 60 minutes of departure.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
YVR
-
SFO
May 2025
Prepare for long lines at car rental offices
CandaceFlew with WestJet
YVR
-
SFO
Jul 2024
I would recommend Westjet. I suggest checking in at the agent counter. My husband & I don't mind sitting apart on a short flight rather than paying to sit together, but the agent was able to get us seats together. I did think the prices for selected seats was reasonable. Baggage fees were confusing & a bit pricy, but carry-ons were free & plane had large overhead bins.
SuniFlew with Air Canada
YVR
-
SFO
Aug 2024
prepare sufficient connection time for custom security check
BrianFlew with United Airlines
YVR
-
SFO
Feb 2024
If you don't have Nexus, etc., you can pre-book your Security appointment. Much better than waiting in line!

FAQs for booking Vancouver to San Francisco flights

  • What public transportation options are available from San Francisco Airport?

    The BART, or Bay Area Rapid Transit, is a light rail system that travels to San Francisco, the East Bay and San Mateo County, directly from San Francisco Airport. The BART station at San Francisco Airport is located in the International Terminal on the departures level. The station can be accessed from any terminal by riding on the free AirTrain to the station.

  • Do San Francisco Area Hotels offer shuttle service from San Francisco Airport?

    There are well over 40 hotels in the airport area that do in fact offer shuttle service to and from the San Francisco Airport. The shuttles can be boarded at the hotel courtesy shuttle zone that is located on the center island outside of the departures level of the terminal. There are phones at the shuttle zone to allow you to contact your hotel directly for shuttle service.

  • If someone is coming to pick me up at San Francisco Airport where can I meet them?

    San Francisco Airport does not allow parking of any type at the terminal building. Drivers may stop for immediate loading of passengers and their luggage. The airport offers a free cell phone waiting lot where drivers can park for up to 60 minutes while waiting for passengers. Once passengers have arrived, they can be met at the immigration and customs exit on the arrivals level of the International Terminal.

  • Where can I rent a car at San Francisco Airport?

    The San Francisco Airport offers the convenience of an off-site Rental Car Center that houses all of the rental car companies operating from San Francisco Airport. To access the center after your flight from Vancouver to San Francisco, board the AirTrain blue line from the arrivals level of the International Terminal.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco was £76 for a one-way ticket and £120 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Vancouver to San Francisco?

    When flying out of Vancouver you will be using Vancouver Intl. You will be landing at San Francisco, also known as San Francisco.

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

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

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Vancouver to San Francisco flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Vancouver to San Francisco are Air Canada and Flair Airlines. With an average price for the route of £97 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 £101 and an overall rating of 6.0.

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

    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 Vancouver to San Francisco.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Vancouver 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 Vancouver to San Francisco?

    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 San Francisco with an airline and back to Vancouver with another airline.

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

    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 San Francisco from Vancouver 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 Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco

  • For travelers on flights from Vancouver to San Francisco looking for a convenient hotel upon arrival, the Aloft San Francisco Airport is located next to the airport. In addition to its close proximity to the airport the hotel is also just a short drive from downtown San Francisco.
  • If you do not like the hassle of driving to the airport before your flight from Vancouver to San Francisco, hop aboard Vancouver’s Canada Line. This light rail route will take you from downtown Vancouver to Vancouver Airport in about 30 minutes, and the station sits right next to the International Terminal of Vancouver Airport.
  • If the idea of a little Italian Food sounds good before your flight from Vancouver to San Francisco, then check out Famous Famiglia as you wait for your flight. This popular restaurant is located at Gate D67 in the International Terminal of Vancouver Airport.
  • If you have some spare time on your hands before your flight from Vancouver to San Francisco, spend it in style at the Plaza Premium Lounge. This lounge is located on level 3 of the International Terminal at Vancouver Airport.
  • If you have forgotten your book or magazine for your flight from Vancouver to San Francisco, then check out Pacific Coast News. This hop is located on level 3 of the International Terminal, and has a wide range of books and magazines to keep you occupied throughout your journey.

Prefer to fly direct from Vancouver to San Francisco?

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

Direct departures

Vancouver Intl to San Francisco

Monday

Air Canada, United Airlines

Air Canada, United Airlines

Tuesday

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, United Airlines

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, United Airlines

Air Canada, United Airlines

Thursday

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, United Airlines

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Air Canada, United Airlines

Air Canada, United Airlines

Saturday

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, United Airlines

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, United Airlines

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Vancouver Intl

Monday

Air Canada, United Airlines

Air Canada, United Airlines

Tuesday

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, United Airlines

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, United Airlines

Air Canada, United Airlines

Thursday

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, United Airlines

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Air Canada, United Airlines

Air Canada, United Airlines

Saturday

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, United Airlines

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, United Airlines

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, +1 more

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Vancouver to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Vancouver to San Francisco. 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 Vancouver to San Francisco? 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 10522 reviews
6.8Entertainment
6.3Food
7.8Crew
7.3Boarding
7.1Comfort
Airline reviews

The staff was great and made the long trip easy peasy!

10.0 ExcellentRahul, Nov 2025
YYZ - SFO
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The staff was great and made the long trip easy peasy!

The free Wi-fi for Aeroplan members was a great touch. The time passed quickly. I found the seats seemed a little closer together than I remember. Not Air Canada's fault, but we were about 20 minutes late landing because the airport was too busy. We had to circle around for a while. The boarding and disembarking went very smoothly.

I knew I was going to fall asleep unsettlingly from exhaustion so I warned the guy next to me in advance. The attendant took to checking on me frequently and even insisted I take my snack because I said no while sleep hazed and then absolutely wanted it about 5 minutes later. He was So caring and kind to my situation!!

I liked the behaviour of the crew members.The flight was good.

I paid for comfort plus seats but did not get the extra leg room. When I told the stewardess, she just ignored me.

Good flight, friendly crew and overall - good service on United Airlines.

Your crew was so so so wonderful Only thing sound be great if you kept some phone chargers and converters rest 👌👌👌👌

Delayed 3 hours. Gave us a food voucher for CA$15, to places that were already closed or not serving food. New plane did not have entertainment options. When disembarking, they had closed the direct route to baggage claim, rerouting us through another terminal 0.5miles away. Overall, a terrible experience.

The speakers were way too loud. Music was played during boarding too. This noise could've been avoided.

The flight was delayed for 4 hours and the airplane was really old cuz not one thing was working.

Flight attendant said bye bud. Lol peak flair right there

On time flight. Reasonably comfortable seats. Disliked having to pay for refreshment and snacks.

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.

Not good Even after I made my booking, I was charged $90 for my boarding pass. I have collected boarding pass i pay $90 near . Flair airline not good. Without pay no boarding pass.

The flight was smooth, but the seats are not comfortable. I was not able to sleep. The sizes for the personal item and carry-on are way smaller than other airlines.

Leg room was terrible and seats very narrow. Flight was also delayed.

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

Seats in 1 res are dispersed all over the plane, even child was across

Personally, I will not use this fight again. The service is poor, you have to buy even water. They don't provide anything even sneak, you have to buy. They said Personally items for 7 kg. Then they use some measurements, if you have 7kg and if it's not getting inside of their measurements, you have to pay 80$ this is robbery. I will prefer other flight then this. I am désappointement taking this airplane.

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