What percentage of Vancouver to San Francisco flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 42.1% of flights from Vancouver to San Francisco were direct. For travelers opting for flights with stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a notable portion of routes involve at least one connection. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

How long is the flight from Vancouver to San Francisco?

The typical direct flight from Vancouver to San Francisco has a median duration of 2 hours and 24 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is significantly longer, averaging 9 hours and 15 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 1289 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences when choosing between direct and connecting flights.

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 often find opportunities for price reductions. While specific timing can vary, the frequent nature of price drops indicates that monitoring fares can be beneficial. This route consistently shows dynamic pricing behavior.

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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, February stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $175. Other budget-friendly options include April, with a median fare of $208, and March, where the median fare is $215. These months offer the best opportunities for travelers to find lower prices on this route.

Fares for flights from Vancouver to San Francisco typically range from $336–$516, with a median of $417. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. While new deals appear almost daily, it is worth noting that 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

A meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop for flights from Vancouver to San Francisco, with 42.1% of recent fares being direct. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

The typical journey time for flights from Vancouver to San Francisco is 2h 25m. This median duration includes both direct and connecting itineraries. For those flying non-stop, the flight time is also approximately 2h 25m, while connecting flights have a significantly longer median duration of 11h 22m.

The distance between Vancouver and San Francisco is 1289 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance contributes to the availability of quick travel options between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Vancouver to San Francisco

Regular price: CA$264 - CA$526

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

The regular price range for flights from Vancouver to San Francisco is between 264 CAD and 526 CAD. The current lowest deal is 255 CAD with WestJet, for travel from Nov 18-Dec 3.

now CA$255

Low CA$264

High CA$526

The cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco is February, with a median price of $175. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $711. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from CA$175

July

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$711

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

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, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - San Francisco

Vancouver (YVR) - San Francisco (SFO)

Air Canada

CA$441

CA$954

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - San Francisco

Vancouver (YVR) - San Francisco (SFO)

Air Canada

CA$443

CA$1,000

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - San Francisco

Vancouver (YVR) - San Francisco (SFO)

Flair Airlines

CA$600

CA$783

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - San Francisco

Vancouver (YVR) - San Francisco (SFO)

Air Canada

CA$424

CA$913

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - San Francisco

Vancouver (YVR) - San Francisco (SFO)

Flair Airlines

CA$422

CA$342

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - San Francisco

Vancouver (YVR) - San Francisco (SFO)

Flair Airlines

CA$390

CA$342

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 11

CA$419 → CA$313

25%

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

CA$419 → CA$316

24%

1 night

Mar 2 - Mar 3

CA$347 → CA$248

29%

8 nights

Nov 18 - Nov 26

CA$343 → CA$245

29%

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Vancouver - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares from Vancouver to San Francisco are near the typical level, with a median of $417.

📅 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 $175.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 25m.

Direct flights to San Francisco from Vancouver typically take 2 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

42.1% of flights are direct.

Historically, 42.1% of flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Flair Airlines offers direct flights.

Flair Airlines has offered direct flights from Vancouver to San Francisco in recent deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from Vancouver to San Francisco are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Vancouver main airports to depart from

Vancouver International (YVR)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$295

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$336

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~19 km from San Francisco (reachable by car, BART)

💸 Flights from ~CA$387

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$1,070

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, booking flights from Vancouver to San Francisco 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices. Across the trailing quarter, flights booked within this window had an average price of $392. In contrast, booking 0-6 days before departure saw average prices rise to $708. For those planning 28-59 days out, the average price was $413, indicating that earlier booking generally offers better value.

Historically, a good price for a flight from Vancouver to San Francisco is considered to be $336 or less. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of fares observed in the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route was $417, while prices in the upper quartile reached $516 or more. Aiming for a fare around $336 can help secure a cost-effective trip.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco, with a median price of $175. April also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $208. March, with a median price of $215, was another relatively inexpensive option. These months typically offer prices significantly lower than the annual median of $417.

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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$264 - CA$526

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

The regular price range for flights from Vancouver to San Francisco is between 264 CAD and 526 CAD. The current lowest deal is 255 CAD with WestJet, for travel from Nov 18-Dec 3.

now CA$255

Low CA$264

High CA$526

The cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco

February

Cheapest

Flights from CA$175

July

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$711

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

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, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - San Francisco

Vancouver (YVR) - San Francisco (SFO)

Air Canada

CA$441

CA$954

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - San Francisco

Vancouver (YVR) - San Francisco (SFO)

Air Canada

CA$443

CA$1,000

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - San Francisco

Vancouver (YVR) - San Francisco (SFO)

Flair Airlines

CA$600

CA$783

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - San Francisco

Vancouver (YVR) - San Francisco (SFO)

Air Canada

CA$424

CA$913

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - San Francisco

Vancouver (YVR) - San Francisco (SFO)

Flair Airlines

CA$422

CA$342

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - San Francisco

Vancouver (YVR) - San Francisco (SFO)

Flair Airlines

CA$390

CA$342

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 11

CA$419 → CA$313

25%

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

CA$419 → CA$316

24%

1 night

Mar 2 - Mar 3

CA$347 → CA$248

29%

8 nights

Nov 18 - Nov 26

CA$343 → CA$245

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco

Vancouver - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares from Vancouver to San Francisco are near the typical level, with a median of $417.

📅 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 $175.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 25m.

Direct flights to San Francisco from Vancouver typically take 2 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

42.1% of flights are direct.

Historically, 42.1% of flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Flair Airlines offers direct flights.

Flair Airlines has offered direct flights from Vancouver to San Francisco in recent deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from Vancouver to San Francisco are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Vancouver main airports to depart from

Vancouver International (YVR)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$295

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$336

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

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

San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,070

$687

Save $383

WestJet

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Cheap Flights from Vancouver to San Francisco

Today’s best flight deals from Vancouver to San Francisco

Vancouver to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Vancouver to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Vancouver to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco

Direct flights from Vancouver to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Vancouver to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco

Vancouver - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

February is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights average 2h 25m.

42.1% of flights are direct.

Flair Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Vancouver main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

How early should I book Vancouver to San Francisco flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Vancouver to San Francisco?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco?

What percentage of Vancouver to San Francisco flights are direct?

How long is the flight from Vancouver to San Francisco?

How often do Vancouver to San Francisco flight prices drop?

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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

The cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco

Direct flights from Vancouver to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Vancouver to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco

Vancouver - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

February is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights average 2h 25m.

42.1% of flights are direct.

Flair Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Vancouver main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Dec 10

Dec 10

Dec 10

Dec 06

Dec 04

Dec 14

Dec 13

Dec 04

Dec 04

Dec 06

Dec 06

Dec 10

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

How early should I book Vancouver to San Francisco flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Vancouver to San Francisco?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco?