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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.
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Recent return flight deals from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco

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Booking Insights

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

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Vancouver Intl 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 your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Francisco on a Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Wednesdays for the best deals.

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 September, where tickets cost ₹ 14,103 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 31,623 and ₹ 21,987 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 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.

When to book flights from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Vancouver Intl 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 Intl to San Francisco: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco 
SanketFlew with Flair AirlinesYVR-SFOMay 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 AirlinesYVR-SFOMay 2025
Prepare for long lines at car rental offices
CandaceFlew with WestJetYVR-SFOJul 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.
BrianFlew with United AirlinesYVR-SFOFeb 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

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

    Air Canada, United Airlines, and WestJet 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, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Vancouver and San Francisco, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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 ₹ 15,917 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 ₹ 11,553 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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for ₹ 11,671 or less one-way and ₹ 15,304 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop 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

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +13 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +14 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +7 more

ANA, Air Canada, +8 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +8 more

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +7 more

ANA, Air Canada, +8 more

Friday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +12 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +13 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +13 more

ANA, Air Canada, +14 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +7 more

ANA, Air Canada, +8 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Vancouver Intl

Monday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +11 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +12 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

Friday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +10 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +11 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air Canada, +12 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Vancouver Intl 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 Intl 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 10000 reviews
6.8Entertainment
6.3Food
7.0Comfort
7.3Boarding
7.8Crew
Airline reviews

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

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Aug 2025YVR - LAX
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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.

Nice crew - very small plane and uncomfortable, with no entertainment options…

The TSA people or whatever you call them were a bit rude- I asked why I had to take my shoes off bc I'm 75 and in the USA, I don't have to. The man didn't need to snap at me. It wasn't even busy! The plane was ok, a bit small for such a long flight, but I'm very familiar with the 737 used ( I fly it often between SFO and SAN) service was ok-nothing special. If I drank alcohol I guess I would be happy with free choices. the plane was HOT and even the FA commented on it. They tried to get it cooler, but it never happened.

Multiple change of the gates at Pearson, delayed flight was extremely uncomfortable.

Easy boarding, punctuality, decent service. I can only complain about the measly snack.

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.

It’s a shameful company. It ask as to go to counter to take the boarding pass, they simply send it by email, just to check the bags’ size in a smaller than normal template. DONT USE FLAIR! It will be more expensive than normal airlines at the end.

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.

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