Can I fly direct from San Francisco to Vancouver?

Yes, direct flights from San Francisco to Vancouver are commonly available. Historically, approximately 61.2% of flights on this route have been direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers has been 2.

What's the flight time from San Francisco to Vancouver?

The typical direct flight from San Francisco to Vancouver has a median duration of 2 hours and 25 minutes. This covers an air distance of 1289 kilometers. Flights with one stop historically take longer, with a median duration of 7 hours and 8 minutes.

How often do San Francisco to Vancouver flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the San Francisco to Vancouver route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities to secure more favorable prices. Monitoring this route can be beneficial for those looking to find deals.

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Explore current cheapest deals departing from San Francisco to Vancouver

2026-10-05 – 2026-10-07
SFO - Vancouver
76% AI deal score
$273
$202
Round trip
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SFO - Vancouver
75% AI deal score
$266
$202
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SFO - Vancouver
76% AI deal score
$288
$205
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$311
$205
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SFO - Vancouver
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$266
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SFO - Vancouver
73% AI deal score
$273
$207
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$392
$211
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$348
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San Francisco to Vancouver: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Vancouver

Right now, only 3% of recent fares from San Francisco to Vancouver are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $213–$604, with a median of $433. Current fares are above the typical level, suggesting that travelers looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Vancouver may find better value by monitoring prices.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Vancouver, February stands out with a median fare of $141. January is also a more affordable option, with a median fare of $161, followed by April at $182. These months offer significantly lower median prices compared to the overall typical fare.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Vancouver takes about 2h 25m. While a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, the rest connect once. For connecting flights, the median journey time is 8h 50m, including layovers. This route is considered a short-haul flight, covering a distance of 1289 km.

For direct flights from San Francisco to Vancouver, 61.2% of recent fares are non-stop. For itineraries that include connections, most involve 2 stopovers. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find suitable options.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Vancouver

Regular price: $228 - $367

Prices for flights from San Francisco to Vancouver are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Vancouver is typically between $228 and $367. The current lowest deal is $202 with WestJet, for travel from Oct 5-Oct 7.

now $202

Low $228

High $367

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Vancouver

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to YVR is February, with a median price of $149. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $632. Generally, prices are lower from February to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $149

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $632

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Vancouver

Flair Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Vancouver

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Vancouver

San Francisco (SFO) - Vancouver (YVR)

WestJet

$318

$230

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Vancouver

San Francisco (SFO) - Vancouver (YVR)

WestJet

$299

$249

One-way

Sun, Sep 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Vancouver

San Francisco (SFO) - Vancouver (YVR)

WestJet

$305

$214

One-way

Sun, Sep 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Vancouver

San Francisco (SFO) - Vancouver (YVR)

WestJet

$305

$219

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Vancouver

San Francisco (SFO) - Vancouver (YVR)

WestJet

$267

$214

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Vancouver

San Francisco (SFO) - Vancouver (YVR)

Frontier Airlines

$278

$228

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Vancouver

2 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 6

$409 → $213

48%

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

$408 → $213

48%

2 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 13

$410 → $215

48%

4 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 11

$408 → $220

46%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Vancouver

San Francisco - Vancouver route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from SFO to YVR are above the typical level, with 3% good prices historically.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices.

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from SFO to YVR, with a median price of $141.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 25m.

Direct flights from SFO to YVR typically take 2h 25m, while connecting flights average 8h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

61.2% of recent flights are direct.

Historically, 61.2% of flights from SFO to YVR are direct, with a mixed classification.

🏆 Airline highlight

Flair Airlines offers direct flights.

Flair Airlines has 1 direct deal available for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from SFO to YVR appear frequently, with deals every 30 days.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a key departure point for flights to Vancouver.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$198

Vancouver main airports to arrive at

Vancouver International (YVR)

Cheapest

Vancouver International Airport is a convenient choice for flights from San Francisco to Vancouver.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, train, and taxi)

💸 Flights from ~$201

Airports nearby Vancouver used as alternative

Abbotsford International (YXX)

Abbotsford International is a practical mainland alternative, especially for low-cost carriers and domestic Canadian routes.

📍 ~60 km from Vancouver (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$455

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Vancouver

$504

Save $471

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Vancouver

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from San Francisco to Vancouver are found when booking 60+ days in advance, with an average price of $278. Booking within 28-59 days of departure also offers good value, with an average price of $343. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to the departure date, with flights booked 7-13 days out averaging $482 and those booked 0-6 days out averaging $362.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Vancouver was $213 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $433. Prices typically ranged up to $604 for the higher end of the market.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Vancouver include February, with a median price of $141, and January, with a median price of $161. April also offered competitive prices, with a median of $182. The annual median price for this route is $433, indicating significant savings are possible by choosing to fly in these months.

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San Francisco to Vancouver: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Vancouver

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Vancouver

Regular price: $228 - $367

Prices for flights from San Francisco to Vancouver are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Vancouver is typically between $228 and $367. The current lowest deal is $202 with WestJet, for travel from Oct 5-Oct 7.

now $202

Low $228

High $367

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Vancouver

February

Cheapest

Flights from $149

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $632

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Vancouver

Flair Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Vancouver

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Vancouver

San Francisco (SFO) - Vancouver (YVR)

WestJet

$318

$230

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Vancouver

San Francisco (SFO) - Vancouver (YVR)

WestJet

$299

$249

One-way

Sun, Sep 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Vancouver

San Francisco (SFO) - Vancouver (YVR)

WestJet

$305

$214

One-way

Sun, Sep 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Vancouver

San Francisco (SFO) - Vancouver (YVR)

WestJet

$305

$219

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Vancouver

San Francisco (SFO) - Vancouver (YVR)

WestJet

$267

$214

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Vancouver

San Francisco (SFO) - Vancouver (YVR)

Frontier Airlines

$278

$228

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Vancouver

2 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 6

$409 → $213

48%

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

$408 → $213

48%

2 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 13

$410 → $215

48%

4 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 11

$408 → $220

46%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Vancouver