Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Vancouver to San Francisco

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from Vancouver to San Francisco, including Air Canada, United Airlines, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Flair Airlines.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Vancouver to San Francisco according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Vancouver to San Francisco in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 109, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 149.

Displayed flight fares from Vancouver to San Francisco are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Vancouver to San Francisco Flight Details

The distance between Vancouver and San Francisco is approximately 1,287.48km. It takes around 2 hours 20 minutes on average to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 109
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 149
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,287.48km
Average flight time2 hours 20 minutes
Popular airlineAir Canada
Flight statistics for the Vancouver–San Francisco route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Vancouver to San Francisco

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Vancouver to San Francisco?

Average price of one-way flights from Vancouver to San Francisco purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Vancouver to San Francisco is Oct, with an average price of AU$ 190. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically Mar, with an average price of up to AU$ 300.

AU$ 300
AU$ 245
AU$ 190
AU$ 135
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 214
    Feb
  • AU$ 300
    Mar
  • AU$ 249
    Apr
  • AU$ 211
    May
  • AU$ 192
    Jun
  • AU$ 259
    Jul
  • AU$ 264
    Aug
  • AU$ 208
    Sep
  • AU$ 190
    Oct
  • AU$ 263
    Nov
  • AU$ 217
    Dec
  • AU$ 281
    Jan

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Vancouver to San Francisco?

Average price of round-trip flights from Vancouver to San Francisco purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Vancouver to San Francisco are found during Sep, with an average price of AU$ 277. Conversely, the highest prices are found during Mar, with an average price of up to AU$ 796.

AU$ 796
AU$ 537
AU$ 277
AU$ 18
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 498
    Feb
  • AU$ 796
    Mar
  • AU$ 293
    Apr
  • AU$ 371
    May
  • AU$ 366
    Jun
  • AU$ 340
    Jul
  • AU$ 343
    Aug
  • AU$ 277
    Sep
  • AU$ 327
    Oct
  • AU$ 358
    Nov
  • AU$ 396
    Dec
  • AU$ 303
    Jan

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

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Vancouver to San Francisco on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco is Thu, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sun, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 293
AU$ 248
AU$ 202
AU$ 157
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 268
    Mon
  • AU$ 221
    Tue
  • AU$ 228
    Wed
  • AU$ 202
    Thu
  • AU$ 223
    Fri
  • AU$ 227
    Sat
  • AU$ 293
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Vancouver (YVR) to San Francisco (SFO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Flair Airlines offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 109 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. YVR to SFO on Thu, Apr 9), while Flair Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 149 departing on Fri, Mar 6 and returning on Mon, Mar 9.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Vancouver to San Francisco with the following airlines, including: Air Canada United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 20 minutes to fly from Vancouver (YVR) to San Francisco (SFO).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Vancouver to San Francisco is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 91 flight per week flying from Vancouver to San Francisco. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air Canada: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AC5110 (07:17)
  • To find best deals on flights from Vancouver to San Francisco, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Apr 9, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 109.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Flair Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for San Francisco travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco on February 26, 2026 with Flair Airlines, with prices starting at AU$ 100.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in San Francisco, with Vancouver International Airport to San Francisco International Airport (YVR-SFO) is by far the most common option on this route: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
  • The time difference between San Francisco and Vancouver is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Vancouver toSan Francisco

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Vancouver to San Francisco?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Vancouver to San Francisco on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Flair Airlines offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Vancouver to San Francisco, with an average price of AU$ 188.

AU$ 133
AU$ 188
AU$ 244
AU$ 299
AU$ 354
Flair Airlines
AU$ 188
Flair Airlines
WestJet
AU$ 232
WestJet
Delta Air Lines
AU$ 244
Delta Air Lines
Air Canada
AU$ 320
Air Canada
United Airlines
AU$ 329
United Airlines
Alaska Airlines
AU$ 354
Alaska Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Vancouver to San Francisco?

Data is based on the number of flights from Vancouver to San Francisco operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, United Airlines operates the most flights from Vancouver to San Francisco, with 51 flight per week.

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8
30
51
United Airlines
51
United Airlines
Air Canada
51
Air Canada
Air New Zealand
50
Air New Zealand
avianca
30
avianca
All Nippon Airways
15
All Nippon Airways
Singapore Airlines
8
Singapore Airlines

How many flights are there each day from Vancouver to San Francisco?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Vancouver to San Francisco within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Vancouver to San Francisco depart on Saturday, and the fewest flights depart on Tuesday.

153
134
114
95
Highest
121
Mon
114
Tue
120
Wed
121
Thu
152
Fri
153
Sat
124
Sun