Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Victoria: what you need to know
San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco. Following the UTC-7 timezone, Victoria is one hour behind San Francisco.
To avoid rushing for your SFO to Victoria flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. A good general rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
We make it easy to book flight tickets from SFO to Victoria with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. The most sought-after stopovers include:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of San Francisco, SFO can be reached in about 20 minutes by car. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near SFO. Whether you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Victoria or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are worth a look:
Of all flights departing from San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Victoria
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Victoria flight is $99. The cheapest price for a return flight is $426. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from SFO to Victoria if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
Finding cheap tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Victoria is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to access the best prices across every month and snap up an incredible deal.
Picking up a cheap flight from SFO to Victoria is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll get in touch when a cheaper option becomes available.
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Airports in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to central Victoria takes around 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you have a late flight from San Francisco International Airport to Victoria, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near YYJ:
Grab a Victoria International Airport rental car and discover Victoria and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Avis are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Victoria International Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from SFO to Victoria can help you get the best possible rate.
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
Once your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Victoria has arrived, you can reach the city centre in around 5 minutes by car. Central Victoria is roughly 2 kilometres from Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 10 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near YWH. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your SFO to Victoria flight:
Best time to go to Victoria
Before securing your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Victoria, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Victoria offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of activities, while the off-season means you'll get cheaper hotel rates and fewer crowds.
Book a San Francisco International Airport to Victoria flight ticket with a departure in August to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from SFO to Victoria around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Victoria
After booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Victoria, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Victoria:
Craigdarroch Castle and Royal BC Museum are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Victoria travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Inner Harbour.
Explore more of Canada
Victoria is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be discovered. Around 105 kilometres north-east of Victoria, a visit to Abbotsford will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Discovery Trail Dog Park, Ag-Rec Centre and Maclure park.
Coquitlam is another essential stop in Canada and is around 105 kilometres north-east of Victoria. No trip is complete without visiting Laurentian Park, Maquabeak Park and Crane Park.
