Lowest fares from Vancouver to San Francisco
Vancouver to San Francisco at a glance
- Nonstop flights
- Air Canada, Flair and United
- Flying time
- About 2h 05m nonstop
- Distance
- 1,281 km
- Leaving from
- Vancouver International (YVR), with Abbotsford (YXX) for some budget flights
- Arriving at
- San Francisco (SFO), Oakland (OAK) and San José (SJC)
- Time difference
- San Francisco is about 1 hour behind Vancouver (this can shift by an hour when clocks change).
- Cheapest time
- January and February are usually cheapest.
- Entry for Canadians
- Canadian citizens don't need a visa for tourist trips to the US, but a valid passport is required to fly. Rules change, so confirm on the Government of Canada's travel advice page before you book.
Nonstop airlines are based on each airport's published routes (September 2026). Schedules change, so always check your dates.
Cheapest month to fly Vancouver to San Francisco
Lowest one-way fare in Canadian dollars (CAD) found in recent searches for each month. Round trips usually cost a bit less than two one-way tickets. Tap a month to search it.
Vancouver to San Francisco fares in our daily checks
We check the cheapest one-way fare from Vancouver to San Francisco every morning. We have 27 days of results so far, from Oct 15, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026. In Canadian dollars:
- Lowest fare we saw
- $140 one way, on Nov 4, 2026 (for travel in November 2026)
- Typical daily low
- $146 to $166: the middle half of each day's cheapest fare
- Latest check
- $146 on Nov 10, 2026
- Cheapest travel month so far
- November 2026 (median $172 over 26 days); priciest: July 2027 (median $278)
- Airlines selling these fares
- Flair Airlines, Porter Airlines Canada, United Airlines, Air Canada
- Stops on the cheapest fare
- Usually nonstop (21 of 27 days)
From Viorvo's own daily price checks (Travelpayouts fare data). These are the lowest one-way fares found in searches that day, not a quote, and they can be gone by the time you search. How we work these out.
How these figures are worked out, and what they are not: our data and method.
How to fly Vancouver to San Francisco for less
- Compare nonstop with one-stop. Nonstop on this route: Air Canada, Flair and United. One-stop fares are sometimes cheaper, but check how much time they add before you choose.
- Be flexible by a few days. Use the month chart and the Viorvo price calendar to see which days are cheapest; midweek departures are often lower.
- Compare airports on both ends. Bellingham (BLI) and Seattle (SEA), across the border, are often cheaper for US trips.
- Getting to the airport in Vancouver: The Canada Line SkyTrain connects YVR to downtown in about 25 minutes.
- Arriving in San Francisco: Compare Oakland and San José too. BART runs from SFO into the city for far less than a taxi.
- Check what's included. The cheapest fares often exclude checked bags and seat selection, so compare the total price for your trip.
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Vancouver to San Francisco flights: common questions
How much is a flight from Vancouver to San Francisco?
In recent searches, one-way fares from Vancouver to San Francisco started at $146. Fares change daily, so check the fares board above for the latest prices and dates.
Is there a direct flight from Vancouver to San Francisco?
Yes. Nonstop flights between Vancouver and San Francisco: Air Canada, Flair and United. Schedules change, so the fares board above shows what's available for your dates.
How long is the flight from Vancouver to San Francisco?
A nonstop flight covers about 1,281 km and takes roughly 2h 05m. With one connection, the whole trip usually takes about 4 to 6 hours depending on the layover.
Which airlines fly from Vancouver to San Francisco?
Nonstop: Air Canada, Flair and United. Many other airlines sell connecting trips, and the fares board above compares them all, cheapest first.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco?
January and February are usually cheapest. The month chart above shows the cheapest months in recent searches.
Which airports serve San Francisco?
San Francisco is served by San Francisco (SFO), Oakland (OAK) and San José (SJC). Comparing every airport is one of the easiest ways to find a cheaper fare.
What do Canadians need to travel to San Francisco?
Canadian citizens don't need a visa for tourist trips to the US, but a valid passport is required to fly. Rules change, so confirm on the Government of Canada's travel advice page before you book.
What's the time difference between Vancouver and San Francisco?
San Francisco is about 1 hour behind Vancouver (this can shift by an hour when clocks change).
How much have Vancouver to San Francisco fares varied in your price checks?
In 27 days of daily checks (from Oct 15, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026), the cheapest one-way fare on a typical day was between $146 and $166 and the lowest we saw was $140. November 2026 has been the cheapest travel month so far.
What's the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to San Francisco?
See the month chart above for the cheapest month in recent searches. As a rule of thumb: January and February are usually cheapest.