What percentage of Vancouver to San Francisco flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, 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 travelers have a good chance of finding a non-stop option for this route.

How long is the flight from Vancouver to San Francisco?

The typical direct flight from Vancouver to San Francisco has a duration of 2 hours and 24 minutes, covering a distance of 1289 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, on average, take considerably longer, with a median duration of 7 hours and 20 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences when planning 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 suggests that travelers may have regular opportunities to find more affordable fares. Monitoring price trends for this route can be beneficial for securing a better deal.

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YVR - San Francisco
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CA$493
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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$398 - CA$937

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Abbotsford to San Francisco is CAD 398 to CAD 937. The current lowest deal is CAD 252 with WestJet, for travel from Oct 14-Oct 21.

now CA$252

Low CA$398

High CA$937

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

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - San Francisco

Vancouver (YVR) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

CA$452

CA$393

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - San Francisco

Vancouver (YVR) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

CA$450

CA$346

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - San Francisco

Vancouver (YVR) - San Francisco (SFO)

WestJet

CA$419

CA$278

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - San Francisco

Vancouver (YVR) - San Francisco (SFO)

WestJet

CA$418

CA$278

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

YXX - San Francisco

Abbotsford (YXX) - San Francisco (SFO)

WestJet

CA$659

CA$322

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - San Francisco

Vancouver (YVR) - San Francisco (SFO)

WestJet

CA$465

CA$324

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 27

CA$651 → CA$322

50%

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

CA$558 → CA$279

50%

3 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 14

CA$556 → CA$281

50%

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

CA$546 → CA$281

49%

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 average 2h 24m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are frequently available

Direct flights are available on 51.2% of recent routes, with frequent deals over 30 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

Flair Airlines offers direct routes

Flair Airlines provides direct flight options for the Vancouver to San Francisco route.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider connecting flights for more options

When connecting, flights typically involve 2 stopovers with a median duration of 8h 45m.

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 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 14-27 days out typically sees prices at approximately $210. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made closer to the departure date, with flights booked 0-6 days prior averaging $880.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Vancouver to San Francisco is considered to be $190 or less. The median price for this route was $377. Fares can go up to $676 or more, representing the higher end of prices observed in the trailing 90 days.

Historically, December and January have been the cheapest months to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco, with median prices around $187 for both. September also offered competitive pricing, with a median of $199. The annual median price for this route was $377, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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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$398 - CA$937

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Abbotsford to San Francisco is CAD 398 to CAD 937. The current lowest deal is CAD 252 with WestJet, for travel from Oct 14-Oct 21.

now CA$252

Low CA$398

High CA$937

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

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - San Francisco

Vancouver (YVR) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

CA$452

CA$393

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - San Francisco

Vancouver (YVR) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

CA$450

CA$346

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - San Francisco

Vancouver (YVR) - San Francisco (SFO)

WestJet

CA$419

CA$278

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - San Francisco

Vancouver (YVR) - San Francisco (SFO)

WestJet

CA$418

CA$278

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

YXX - San Francisco

Abbotsford (YXX) - San Francisco (SFO)

WestJet

CA$659

CA$322

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - San Francisco

Vancouver (YVR) - San Francisco (SFO)

WestJet

CA$465

CA$324

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 27

CA$651 → CA$322

50%

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

CA$558 → CA$279

50%

3 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 14

CA$556 → CA$281

50%

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

CA$546 → CA$281

49%

Popular Airports to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco