Cheap Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to San Francisco (SFO)

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Vancouver San Francisco

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Thu, 05 Dec YVR - SFO

Tue, 10 Dec SFO - YVR

$290 $284

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Tue, 26 Nov YVR - SFO

$60 $59

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Tue, 03 Dec YVR - SFO

Thu, 12 Dec SFO - YVR

$217 $213

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Vancouver San Francisco

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Tue, 26 Nov YVR - SFO

Tue, 03 Dec SFO - YVR

$254 $249

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Tue, 10 Dec YVR - SFO

Wed, 18 Dec SFO - YVR

$267 $262

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Sun, 05 Jan SFO - YVR

$280 $274

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Route information

Local currency and cost comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

10% Trains are 10% more expensive in San Francisco than in Vancouver.

Vancouver $2.28

San Francisco $2.6

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

40% The average meal is 40% more expensive in San Francisco than in Vancouver.

Vancouver $17.78

San Francisco $25

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

46% Taxis are 46% more expensive in San Francisco than in Vancouver.

Vancouver $2.84

San Francisco $4.15

Coffee Regular cappuccino

37% Coffee is 37% more expensive in San Francisco than in Vancouver.

Vancouver $4.15

San Francisco $5.67

Distance: 795 miles

Vancouver airports

Vancouver International (YVR) How far from city center: 6 miles

Abbotsford (YXX) How far from city center: 42 miles

San Francisco airports

San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO) How far from city center: 11 miles

Going to and from the airports

Flights from Vancouver

Being one of the most interesting cities in Canada, Vancouver features beautiful scenery and wonderful architecture. Passengers flying outside the city depart from Vancouver International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the country. The airport consists of two top-class terminals: the south and main terminals.

It has regular flights from Vancouver to San Francisco and other major destinations within and outside the country. This transport hub is renowned as one of the best international airports and has won several Skytrax awards for the Best North American Airport Award. The airport is the main hub for WestJet and Air Canada and an operating center for Air Transat.

Travelling to Vancouver airport

Situated on Sea Island in Richmond, Vancouver is located about 12km from the city center. There are a variety of transportation options that can get travelers from anywhere in the city to the airport on time. Public transport can be taken through Canada Line, a Vancouver rapid transport rail, which connects downtown Vancouver and downtown Richmond to the airport.

For special needs individuals, there are private limousines and local personalized drivers which can be pre-booked. Taxi cabs and shuttle buses are also available for the short trip within the city to the airport. It is advisable to leave the hotel or your location early in order to catch your flight.

Reaching San Francisco

Visiting San Francisco, the uniqueness of the culture and finance center of North Carolina is set to blow one's mind away and give any visitor a reason to come again. The fascinating city features a range of iconic landmarks, amazing attractions and captivating neighborhoods, exciting activities and events.

Taking a tour around the city to the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown and Alamo Square Park are experiences you must not miss. Visit Pier 39 and enjoy all its offerings, then head out to Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay to enjoy the beautiful scenery it offers. San Francisco features a vibrant cultural scene and nightlife you shouldn't miss.

Getting to the city center

On getting to the large city, which is the headquarters of Twitter, transportation options from the San Francisco Airport varies. There are train services that run from the international terminal to downtown San Francisco every 15 minutes. Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is a subway train that runs from the international airport to the city center.

Pre-arranged vans, shared-ride vans and limousines are private-type transportation options that you can opt for. You will find several major car hire services at the airport to meet your transport needs. We recommend that you book in advance to ensure you get a good deal.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Vancouver to San Francisco

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?

Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to United States. At eDreams have you covered!

For flights from Vancouver to San Francisco, how can I find the cheapest price?

The cheapest price for a flight from Vancouver to San Francisco is $59. At eDreams 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.

Is San Francisco more expensive than Vancouver to visit?

Looking at cab fares, a ride in San Francisco costs about $ 4.15 USD, 46% more expensive than Vancouver, with a fare of $ 2.84 USD, while train tickets cost 14% more at San Francisco: $ 2.60 USD versus $ 2.28 USD at Vancouver. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 25.00 USD in San Francisco, 41% more than the 17.78 USD in Vancouver. The price of the coffee is around 37% more expensive in San Francisco, with an average of 5.67 USD , while in Vancouver the coffee costs 4.15 USD.

When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Vancouver to San Francisco?

The most popular months to book a trip from Vancouver to San Francisco are September, March and January, based on the searches of our customers.

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

The best time of the year to visit San Francisco depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, December is the best month to fly to San Francisco from Vancouver in terms of searches from our customers, followed by April and June. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds October, November and February are the months with fewer searches for Vancouver - San Francisco.

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

Flight length from Vancouver to San Francisco is around 02:32 hours on average, at an average distance of 1,288 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in San Francisco compared to Vancouver?

While in Vancouver the temperatures can reach an average of 28.49 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12.0 mm ,San Francisco's temperatures can go up to 32.98 ºC during the hot season, with 6.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 2.36 ºC in San Francisco, compared to the -5.88 ºC average degrees reported in Vancouver. During the winter period, Vancouver can register 12.0 mm precipitation, while San Francisco have an average of 12.0 mm rain level.

Which airports have flights between Vancouver and San Francisco?

The main route from Vancouver to San Francisco is: Vancouver International (YVR) to San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO). The following airlines fly this route: United Airlines. Air Canada. Westjet.

The airlines that fly indirectly from Vancouver to San Francisco are:

American Airlines, stopping at Los Angeles during at least 106 minutes.

Delta Air Lines, with 63 minutes of layover in Seattle.

Flying Time 2 h and 32 m When flying from Vancouver to San Francisco, this can take around 2 h and 32 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors

Cheapest flight $59 The best price for flights from Vancouver to San Francisco offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days

Departure Airport Vancouver International Vancouver International is where you'll take off when flying from Vancouver to San Francisco

Arrival Airport San Francisco Intl Airport You'll land at San Francisco Intl Airport when flying from Vancouver to San Francisco