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Cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Vancouver

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration2 h and 25 mFlights between San Francisco and Vancouver take, on average, 2 h and 25 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£59Cheapest price for a flight between San Francisco and Vancouver found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportSan Francisco International AirportWhen flying from San Francisco to Vancouver

Destination airportVancouver International AirportFor the route from San Francisco to Vancouver

High seasonMayAccording to search data from our customers, May is the busiest time to fly from San Francisco to Vancouver

Airlines flying this routeFlair Airlines, Air Canada, WestjetAirline(s) with flights between San Francisco to Vancouver

One-way average Price£149The average price for a flight San Francisco - Vancouver at Opodo is £149, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookMayAccording to real data October is the most popular time to book a flight to Vancouver when departing from San Francisco

Airlines that fly from San Francisco to Vancouver

Exchange rate

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1 CAD = 0.53 GBP

Last checked on Tue 10/11

Distance: 795 mi

San Francisco airports

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)How far from city centre: 11 mi

Vancouver airports

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)How far from city centre: 6 mi

Book your San Francisco to Vancouver flight

Search direct and connecting flights from San Francisco to Vancouver (Canada) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £59, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from San Francisco to Vancouver takes roughly 2 h and 25 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the San Francisco–Vancouver route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Arrival airport: Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

The weather in Vancouver

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Vancouver, temperatures average around 21ºC in the warmest months and roughly 1ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 22ºC
Lows: down to 1ºC
Hottest month: August
Coldest month: January
Driest month: August
Wettest month: November

Tips for cheaper flights from San Francisco to Vancouver

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from San Francisco to Vancouver:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Vancouver. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from San Francisco to Vancouver

On average, how much is the price of a flight from San Francisco to Vancouver?

When you fly from San Francisco to Vancouver the average price is £149. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from San Francisco to Vancouver at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from San Francisco to Vancouver is 59 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Vancouver?

The most popular months to book a flight from San Francisco to Vancouver are October, September and August, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from San Francisco to Vancouver?

The best time of the year to go to Vancouver when flying from San Francisco depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, September is the top 1º month to fly to Vancouver from San Francisco in terms of searches from our customer, followed by August and June. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, January and May are the months with less volume of searchs for the route San Francisco - Vancouver.

How long does the flight take to go from San Francisco to Vancouver?

The total flight time between San Francisco and Vancouver is of around 2 h and 25 m on average, considering an average distance of 794.6 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Vancouver compared to San Francisco?

While in San Francisco temperatures can reach an average of 17º ºC in summer, Vancouver can experience temperatures up to 17º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 4º ºC in Vancouver, compared to the 11º ºC average in San Francisco.

Which airports have flights between San Francisco and Vancouver?

The main airport route flying between San Francisco and Vancouver is: San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Vancouver International Airport(YVR). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from San Francisco to Vancouver?

Airlines with direct flights departing from San Francisco to Vancouver are:

Flair Airlines.
Air Canada.

Air Canada

Alaska Airlines
Westjet

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