Flying from Victoria to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll leave from in Victoria. Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Victoria to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) taking off from here.
San Francisco is one hour ahead of Victoria. San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco, which runs on the UTC-7 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Victoria to SFO. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Victoria, YYJ can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Victoria International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Victoria to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Of all flights departing from Victoria International Airport, 67.45% land on schedule at their destination.
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
You can get to YWH from central Victoria in approximately 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 10 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Victoria Inner Harbour Airport the day before your Victoria to SFO flight:
About San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Consider booking a hotel close to SFO if you're catching a late flight from Victoria to San Francisco International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a San Francisco International Airport rental car and discover San Francisco and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Victoria to San Francisco International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
The centre of San Francisco is about 18 kilometres from San Francisco International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Victoria to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Victoria to San Francisco International Airport is $192. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $333. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Victoria to SFO. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Cheap Victoria to San Francisco International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
Snapping up a cheap flight ticket from Victoria to SFO is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a better deal is available.
Chase down a great fare on a flight from Victoria to San Francisco International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Victoria to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Victoria to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). August is when most people visit San Francisco. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in February.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Lock in your Victoria to SFO flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Victoria to San Francisco International Airport in January when temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about San Francisco
Once you've booked your flight from Victoria to San Francisco International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring San Francisco:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in San Francisco when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Golden Gate Bridge followed by Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island.
Explore more of the United States
You've done San Francisco, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Journey around 257 kilometres east to Fresno to check off its popular sights. From Forestiere Underground Gardens to Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of the United States, consider Sacramento, roughly 129 kilometres north-east of San Francisco. Old Sacramento Waterfront, Fright Planet - America's Haunted Theme Park and California State Railroad Museum are key highlights.
