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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport

SFO — YVR
10 Oct — 17 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Vancouver Intl (YVR). 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 10 September 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 14,631

Good round-trip deal

₹ 30,477 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 2,311 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price (₹ 750,869 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease (₹ 164,898 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 86 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport (average of ₹ 1,071). Flying from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,367). 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 SFO to YVR?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 September 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 68% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Reviews of airlines servicing Vancouver Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Vancouver Intl. 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 Vancouver Intl. Reviews last updated 10 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Canada and Flair Airlines from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,000 reviews
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Food

6.3

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Graeme,Sept 2025

YWG - YVR

Why not start boarding from the higher seat numbers? Easier movement for everyone. Easier to put baggage in over head lockers. Unable to get a coffee due to air turbulence, but not offered the chance to have a coffee once it had ceased.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,000 reviews
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,000 reviews
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Food

6.3

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Graeme,Sept 2025

YWG - YVR

Why not start boarding from the higher seat numbers? Easier movement for everyone. Easier to put baggage in over head lockers. Unable to get a coffee due to air turbulence, but not offered the chance to have a coffee once it had ceased.
Flair Airlines
6.0
Okay
250 reviews
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,000 reviews
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Food

6.3

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Graeme,Sept 2025

YWG - YVR

Why not start boarding from the higher seat numbers? Easier movement for everyone. Easier to put baggage in over head lockers. Unable to get a coffee due to air turbulence, but not offered the chance to have a coffee once it had ceased.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl. On average, San Francisco has 32 outbound flights to Vancouver Intl per day from 2 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 19.0 km from San Francisco’s city centre.

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

    Currently priced at ₹ 5,029, Flair Airlines will fly you from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport and back. In addition to Flair Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Air Canada for as low as ₹ 7,779. These flights start at 77% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport are Jazz (93%), SkyWest Airlines (88%) and TAP AIR PORTUGAL (84%).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl 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 San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport (average of ₹ 1,071). Flying from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,367). 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 San Francisco to Vancouver Intl

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl. 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 10 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Flair AirlinesCheapest₹ 5,029Average₹ 11,999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air CanadaCheapest₹ 7,779Average₹ 24,976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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