What percentage of Vancouver to San Francisco flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, 51.2% of flights from Vancouver to San Francisco were direct. For travelers with connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options are common, many routes involve at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Vancouver to San Francisco?

A direct flight from Vancouver to San Francisco typically takes 2 hours and 24 minutes, covering a distance of 1289 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration of 7 hours and 20 minutes. This difference highlights the time-saving benefit of choosing a direct route when available.

How often do Vancouver to San Francisco flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Vancouver to San Francisco route are classified as dropping frequently. This suggests that travelers may have regular opportunities to find reduced fares. Monitoring prices across the trailing 30 days could reveal these frequent fluctuations.

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Vancouver to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Vancouver to San Francisco

When considering cheap flights from Vancouver to San Francisco, you'll find that fares typically range from $190–$676, with a median price of $377. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

The cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco is typically in December or January, both with a median fare of $187. September also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $199. These months present the best opportunities for securing lower prices on this route.

For flights from Vancouver to San Francisco, a meaningful share are non-stop, the rest connect once. Approximately 51.2% of recent itineraries were direct flights from Vancouver to San Francisco. For the remaining itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Vancouver to San Francisco has a median flight time of 2h 24m, including connections. For non-stop flights, the median duration is also 2h 24m. However, itineraries with connections typically take longer, with a median connecting flight time of 8h 45m.

The distance between Vancouver and San Francisco is approximately 1289 kilometers. This classifies the route as a short-haul flight, meaning it is a relatively short journey.

How much is a round trip from Vancouver to San Francisco

Regular price: CA$266 - CA$454

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Vancouver to San Francisco is CAD 266-454. The current lowest deal is CAD 251 with WestJet, for travel from Oct 14-Nov 9.

now CA$251

Low CA$266

High CA$454

The cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco is December, with a median price of $186. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $820. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from CA$186

May

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$820

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Vancouver to San Francisco

Flair Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Vancouver to San Francisco

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

YXX - San Francisco

Abbotsford (YXX) - San Francisco (SFO)

WestJet

CA$605

CA$382

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

YXX - San Francisco

Abbotsford (YXX) - San Francisco (SFO)

WestJet

CA$575

CA$406

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

YXX - San Francisco

Abbotsford (YXX) - San Francisco (SFO)

WestJet

CA$577

CA$348

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - San Francisco

Vancouver (YVR) - San Francisco (SFO)

WestJet

CA$483

CA$348

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

YXX - San Francisco

Abbotsford (YXX) - San Francisco (SFO)

WestJet

CA$592

CA$382

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

YXX - San Francisco

Abbotsford (YXX) - San Francisco (SFO)

WestJet

CA$606

CA$432

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 23

CA$603 → CA$342

43%

4 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 28

CA$600 → CA$347

42%

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

CA$552 → CA$300

46%

3 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 29

CA$598 → CA$348

42%

Popular Airports to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco

Vancouver - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Vancouver to San Francisco are above the typical level at $377.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December or January for the best prices

Historically, December and January offer the lowest median prices at $187 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 24m

The median flight time for a direct flight from Vancouver to San Francisco is 2h 24m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

51.2% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 51.2% of flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Flair Airlines offers direct flights

Flair Airlines is one of the carriers that historically offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Vancouver to San Francisco are historically frequent.

Vancouver main airports to depart from

Vancouver International (YVR)

Cheapest

Vancouver International (YVR) is a good option for flights from Vancouver to San Francisco.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~CA$214

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a major gateway to San Francisco and the wider Bay Area.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CA$214

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative with an extensive domestic network, including many low-cost carrier options.

📍 ~20 km from San Francisco (reachable by BART rail system)

💸 Flights from ~CA$294

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the best prices for flights from Vancouver to San Francisco are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price is around $185. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise significantly, with an average of $880. Even booking 60+ days out can result in higher prices, averaging $332, so planning within the optimal window is beneficial.

Historically, a good price for a flight from Vancouver to San Francisco is considered to be around $190 or less. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $377. Prices can go up to $676 or more, so finding a fare at or below the $190 threshold represents a significant saving.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco are December and January, both with a median price of $187. September also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $199. These prices are considerably lower than the annual median price of $377 for this route, making these months ideal for budget-conscious travelers.

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Vancouver to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Vancouver to San Francisco

The distance between Vancouver and San Francisco is approximately 1289 kilometers. This classifies the route as a short-haul flight, meaning it is a relatively short journey.

How much is a round trip from Vancouver to San Francisco

Regular price: CA$266 - CA$454

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Vancouver to San Francisco is CAD 266-454. The current lowest deal is CAD 251 with WestJet, for travel from Oct 14-Nov 9.

now CA$251

Low CA$266

High CA$454

The cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco

December

Cheapest

Flights from CA$186

May

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$820

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Vancouver to San Francisco

Flair Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Vancouver to San Francisco

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

YXX - San Francisco

Abbotsford (YXX) - San Francisco (SFO)

WestJet

CA$605

CA$382

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

YXX - San Francisco

Abbotsford (YXX) - San Francisco (SFO)

WestJet

CA$575

CA$406

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

YXX - San Francisco

Abbotsford (YXX) - San Francisco (SFO)

WestJet

CA$577

CA$348

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - San Francisco

Vancouver (YVR) - San Francisco (SFO)

WestJet

CA$483

CA$348

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

YXX - San Francisco

Abbotsford (YXX) - San Francisco (SFO)

WestJet

CA$592

CA$382

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

YXX - San Francisco

Abbotsford (YXX) - San Francisco (SFO)

WestJet

CA$606

CA$432

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 23

CA$603 → CA$342

43%

4 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 28

CA$600 → CA$347

42%

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

CA$552 → CA$300

46%

3 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 29

CA$598 → CA$348

42%

Popular Airports to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco