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 journeys involving connecting flights, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates a strong prevalence of non-stop options for this route.

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

The typical direct flight time from San Francisco to Vancouver is 2 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 1289 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 7 hours and 8 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this journey.

How often do San Francisco to Vancouver flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the San Francisco to Vancouver route experience frequent drops. This suggests that travelers have regular opportunities to find more affordable fares. The pricing trends across the trailing 30 days indicate consistent fluctuations that can be advantageous for booking.

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To Vancouver

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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 prices are higher than usual for this route. New deals appear almost daily, so it can be beneficial to set up a price alert.

When looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Vancouver, the data indicates that February is typically the most affordable month to fly, with a median fare of $141. Following closely, January offers a median fare of $161, and April presents a median of $182. These months generally provide more budget-friendly options compared to the overall median.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Vancouver takes about 2h 25m. This route is classified as a short-haul flight, covering a distance of 1289 km. While a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, the rest connect at least once, with connecting flights typically taking 8h 50m.

For direct flights from San Francisco to Vancouver, 61.2% of recent fares are non-stop. For itineraries that include connections, the median number of stopovers is 2. This indicates that while many travelers can find a direct option, a significant portion of available fares will involve at least one stop.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Vancouver

Regular price: $197 - $354

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 between $197 and $354. The current lowest deal is $160 with Flair Airlines for travel from Dec 11-Dec 14.

now $160

Low $197

High $354

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. Prices are generally 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, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Abbotsford

San Francisco (SFO) - Abbotsford (YXX)

WestJet

$375

$275

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Abbotsford

San Francisco (SFO) - Abbotsford (YXX)

WestJet

$388

$313

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Vancouver

San Francisco (SFO) - Vancouver (YVR)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$262

$206

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Vancouver

San Francisco (SFO) - Vancouver (YVR)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$279

$217

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Vancouver

San Francisco (SFO) - Vancouver (YVR)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$271

$229

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Vancouver

San Francisco (SFO) - Vancouver (YVR)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$312

$255

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 14

$353 → $225

36%

7 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 22

$346 → $227

34%

3 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 23

$391 → $288

26%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$346 → $245

29%

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 San Francisco to Vancouver are above the typical level at $160.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $149.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 25m

Direct flights from San Francisco to Vancouver typically average 2h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

61.2% of recent flights are direct

61.2% of recent flights from San Francisco to Vancouver are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Flair Airlines offers direct flights

Flair Airlines is an option for direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Vancouver appear frequently.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a primary departure airport for flights from San Francisco to Vancouver.

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

💸 Flights from ~$146

Vancouver main airports to arrive at

Vancouver International (YVR)

Cheapest

Vancouver International is a convenient arrival airport for flights from San Francisco to Vancouver.

📍 ~11 km from Vancouver (reachable by car, train, and bus).

💸 Flights from ~$146

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 ~$244

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Vancouver

79% AI deal score

$1,156

$730

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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 typically sees an average price of $343. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to the departure date, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $362, and those booked 7-13 days out averaging $482.

Based on historical data across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Vancouver is considered to be $213 or less. The median price for this route has been $433. Travelers can expect 75% of prices to be $604 or less, indicating that prices above this amount are on the higher end of the spectrum.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Vancouver are February, January, and April. February typically has a median price of $141, while January sees a median of $161. April also offers competitive pricing with a median of $182. These months are generally more affordable compared to the annual median price of $433 for this route.

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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: $197 - $354

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 between $197 and $354. The current lowest deal is $160 with Flair Airlines for travel from Dec 11-Dec 14.

now $160

Low $197

High $354

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, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Abbotsford

San Francisco (SFO) - Abbotsford (YXX)

WestJet

$375

$275

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Abbotsford

San Francisco (SFO) - Abbotsford (YXX)

WestJet

$388

$313

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Vancouver

San Francisco (SFO) - Vancouver (YVR)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$262

$206

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Vancouver

San Francisco (SFO) - Vancouver (YVR)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$279

$217

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Vancouver

San Francisco (SFO) - Vancouver (YVR)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$271

$229

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Vancouver

San Francisco (SFO) - Vancouver (YVR)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$312

$255

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 14

$353 → $225

36%

7 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 22

$346 → $227

34%

3 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 23

$391 → $288

26%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$346 → $245

29%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Vancouver