Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco

YVR — SFO
1 May — 8 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco are usually found in October or November, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Saturday and return on a Monday

Find flight deals from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Vancouver Intl (YVR) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 1 April 2026.

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 19,709

Good round-trip deal

₹ 19,882 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 11,439 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (₹ 313,318 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 55,809 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco.

Best time to book a flight from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Vancouver Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 56 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of ₹ 6,570). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 8,259). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YVR to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 April 2026.

When flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 73% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated 1 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Canada and Flair Airlines from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

7.8

Food

6.3

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Paula,Mar 2026

YVR - PSP

Everything was OK, but we waited on the tarmac for an hour and 20 minutes after landing because there was no available gate. This is a daily occurrence at the Palm Springs airport, and happens with Air Canada and WestJet constantly.

Crew

7.8

Food

6.3

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Paula,Mar 2026

YVR - PSP

Everything was OK, but we waited on the tarmac for an hour and 20 minutes after landing because there was no available gate. This is a daily occurrence at the Palm Springs airport, and happens with Air Canada and WestJet constantly.

Crew

7.8

Food

6.3

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Paula,Mar 2026

YVR - PSP

Everything was OK, but we waited on the tarmac for an hour and 20 minutes after landing because there was no available gate. This is a daily occurrence at the Palm Springs airport, and happens with Air Canada and WestJet constantly.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Vancouver Intl?

    For a flight from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 17.7 km from the centre vof the city. San Francisco is the only San Francisco airport and it handles 27 inbound flights from Vancouver Intl per day. 2 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Vancouver Intl on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco round-trip?

    Flying on Flair Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at ₹ 7,402. Another option worth looking into is Air Canada, starting at ₹ 16,008 round trip. Flair Airlines is 60% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco are Flair Airlines (82%), Air Canada (82%) and United Airlines (82%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Vancouver Intl to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of ₹ 6,570). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 8,259). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Vancouver Intl to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 1 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Flair AirlinesCheapest₹ 7,402Average₹ 12,377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air CanadaCheapest₹ 16,008Average₹ 19,447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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