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Flight deals from San Francisco International to Vancouver International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International Airport to Vancouver International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $301. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Vancouver.$298 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $298, select.

Vancouver.$301 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $301, select.

Vancouver.$319 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with WestJet and Flair Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Flair Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $319, select.

Vancouver.$327 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Flair Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Flair Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with Flair Airlines departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $327, select.

Vancouver.$327 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $327, select.

Vancouver.$328 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Flair Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Flair Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $328, select.

Vancouver.$338 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Flair Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Flair Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with Flair Airlines departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $338, select.

Vancouver.$340 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov, returning Fri, 6 Nov.Return flight with Flair Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Flair Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with Flair Airlines departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $340, select.

Vancouver.$352 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Flair Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Flair Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with Flair Airlines departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $352, select.

Vancouver.$353 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Jan, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with Flair Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Flair Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with Flair Airlines departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $353, select.

Vancouver.$358 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Dec, returning Sat, 9 Jan.Return flight with WestJet and Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $358, select.

Vancouver.$358 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Jul, returning Thu, 29 Jul.Return flight with WestJet and Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 18 Jul, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 29 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $358, select.

Vancouver.$367 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec, returning Wed, 16 Dec.Return flight with Flair Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Flair Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with Flair Airlines departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $367, select.

Vancouver.$373 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 May, returning Mon, 14 Jun.Return flight with WestJet and Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 29 May, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 14 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $373, select.

Vancouver.$374 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 May, returning Sun, 30 May.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 20 May, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 30 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $374, select.

Vancouver.$379 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Jan, returning Thu, 7 Jan.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $379, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Vancouver International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Vancouver International flights are currently cheapest in October.

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Direct flights from San Francisco International to Vancouver International

San Francisco International to Vancouver International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Francisco International to Vancouver below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Vancouver International.

San Francisco to Vancouver: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$298
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	2 hrs, 22 mins
Most popular airline	Air Canada
Average flights per week	259

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Vancouver International: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from San Francisco International to Vancouver International?

The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Vancouver International is $298. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from San Francisco International to Vancouver International?

2 hours and 22 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to Vancouver International.

Which airlines fly direct from San Francisco International to Vancouver International?

Air Canada, United and Air New Zealand fly direct from San Francisco International to Vancouver International.

How many flights are there a week from San Francisco International to Vancouver International?

As of September 2026, there are 259 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to Vancouver International.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco International to Vancouver International?

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Vancouver International is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Vancouver International Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Vancouver International Airport on Thursday, 29 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Vancouver International Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Vancouver International?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Vancouver International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Vancouver?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Vancouver is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Vancouver International with?

Currently, Frontier Airlines and Flair Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Vancouver International.

Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know

Hop on a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Vancouver International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.
San Francisco and Vancouver are in the UTC-8 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Choose from 61 weekly San Francisco International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights. The 06:30 departure with Air Canada is the earliest flight available. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:03.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to YVR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
You can fly nonstop to Vancouver, Canada. Book a ticket with one of these carriers that offer direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Vancouver International Airport:
Air Canada is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
United is the most punctual carrier offering SFO to YVR flights. A reliable 82.86% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between SFO and YVR:
- Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
- Portland Airport
- Sacramento International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

The lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight is $126. A return ticket is currently $298. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from SFO to YVR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from SFO to YVR couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new deal comes up.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Vancouver International Airport.

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SFO? If you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

If you're landing on a late San Francisco International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near YVR:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and explore beyond Vancouver's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport around one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver

Vancouver International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Vancouver. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 25 minutes.

When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Vancouver. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to YVR in February. Average temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.

Explore more of Canada

You've seen Vancouver, now it's time to discover more of Canada. Travel about 32 kilometres south-east to Surrey to check off its leading sights. From Green Timbers Urban Forest to BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Surrey Art Gallery, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver, Victoria is another essential stop in Canada. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada, St. Andrew's Cathedral and Craigdarroch Castle.