What percentage of Vancouver to San Francisco flights are direct?

Historically, 51.2% of flights from Vancouver to San Francisco were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that a significant portion of travelers on this route can find direct options. However, connecting flights are also a common occurrence for this route.

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, on average, take considerably longer, with a median duration of 7 hours and 20 minutes. Travelers should factor in these time differences when choosing between direct and connecting options for their journey.

How often do Vancouver to San Francisco flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Vancouver to San Francisco route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers have regular opportunities to find reduced fares. Monitoring prices over time can be beneficial for securing a more favorable deal on this route. The frequent price fluctuations suggest a dynamic market for these flights.

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Vancouver to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Vancouver to San Francisco

For cheap flights from Vancouver to San Francisco, the most budget-friendly months are December and January, both with a median fare of $187. Following closely is September, where the median fare is $199. These months offer the best opportunities for finding lower prices on this route.

Fares for the Vancouver to San Francisco route typically range from $190–$676, with a median 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 exceptional deals can be challenging.

When flying from Vancouver to San Francisco, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, while the remaining flights typically involve 2 connections. This means you have a good chance of finding a direct flight, but connecting options are also common.

A typical journey from Vancouver to San Francisco takes approximately 2h 24m, including connections. This median duration accounts for both direct and connecting flights, providing a realistic expectation for your travel time on this short-haul route.

The distance between Vancouver and San Francisco is 1289 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance contributes to the quick flight times and makes it a convenient option for travel between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Vancouver to San Francisco

Regular price: CA$262 - CA$500

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

The regular price range for flights from Vancouver to San Francisco is between 262 CAD and 500 CAD. The current lowest deal is 300 CAD with WestJet for travel from Nov 18-Dec 8.

now CA$300

Low CA$262

High CA$500

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

Sun, Oct 18

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - San Francisco

Vancouver (YVR) - San Francisco (SFO)

Flair Airlines

CA$348

CA$393

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - San Francisco

Vancouver (YVR) - San Francisco (SFO)

WestJet

CA$419

CA$437

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - San Francisco

Vancouver (YVR) - San Francisco (SFO)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

CA$385

CA$470

One-way

Wed, Oct 21

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - San Francisco

Vancouver (YVR) - San Francisco (SFO)

Flair Airlines

CA$260

CA$305

One-way

Thu, Oct 22

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - San Francisco

Vancouver (YVR) - San Francisco (SFO)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

CA$377

CA$470

One-way

Fri, Oct 23

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - San Francisco

Vancouver (YVR) - San Francisco (SFO)

Flair Airlines

CA$276

CA$296

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 18

CA$548 → CA$320

42%

2 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 13

CA$567 → CA$355

37%

2 nights

Jan 29 - Jan 31

CA$489 → CA$362

26%

3 nights

Feb 8 - Feb 11

CA$560 → CA$440

22%

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 are above the typical level for the Vancouver to San Francisco route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December or January for the best prices

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are December and January, with median prices around $187.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 24m

Direct flights from Vancouver to San Francisco typically take 2 hours and 24 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available from Flair Airlines

Flair Airlines offers direct flights on this route, with deals appearing frequently.

🏆 Airline highlight

Flair Airlines offers direct flights

Flair Airlines has direct flights available for the Vancouver to San Francisco route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Vancouver to San Francisco appear frequently, offering good booking opportunities.

Vancouver main airports to depart from

Vancouver International (YVR)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$269

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 Bay Area.

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$269

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a strong alternative with extensive domestic options and direct BART rail access.

📍 ~18 km from destination city (reachable by car, BART)

💸 Flights from ~CA$369

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Vancouver to San Francisco are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $185. Booking 14-27 days out typically sees prices around $210, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure can result in a significantly higher average price of $880. Planning ahead by at least a month can lead to considerable savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Vancouver to San Francisco was considered to be $190 or less. The median price for this route was $377. Prices above $676 were typically in the higher range. Travelers aiming for a good deal should target fares at or below the $190 threshold.

Historically, December and January have been the cheapest months to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco, both with a median price of $187. September also offered competitive pricing, with a median of $199. The annual median price for this route was $377. Travelers looking for the lowest fares should consider planning their trips during these months.

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Vancouver to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Vancouver to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Vancouver to San Francisco

Regular price: CA$262 - CA$500

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

The regular price range for flights from Vancouver to San Francisco is between 262 CAD and 500 CAD. The current lowest deal is 300 CAD with WestJet for travel from Nov 18-Dec 8.

now CA$300

Low CA$262

High CA$500

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

Sun, Oct 18

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - San Francisco

Vancouver (YVR) - San Francisco (SFO)

Flair Airlines

CA$348

CA$393

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - San Francisco

Vancouver (YVR) - San Francisco (SFO)

WestJet

CA$419

CA$437

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - San Francisco

Vancouver (YVR) - San Francisco (SFO)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

CA$385

CA$470

One-way

Wed, Oct 21

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - San Francisco

Vancouver (YVR) - San Francisco (SFO)

Flair Airlines

CA$260

CA$305

One-way

Thu, Oct 22

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - San Francisco

Vancouver (YVR) - San Francisco (SFO)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

CA$377

CA$470

One-way

Fri, Oct 23

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - San Francisco

Vancouver (YVR) - San Francisco (SFO)

Flair Airlines

CA$276

CA$296

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 18

CA$548 → CA$320

42%

2 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 13

CA$567 → CA$355

37%

2 nights

Jan 29 - Jan 31

CA$489 → CA$362

26%

3 nights

Feb 8 - Feb 11

CA$560 → CA$440

22%

Popular Airports to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco