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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 6:30 am and lands at 8:56 am
• Latest: departs at 9:35 pm and lands at 12:01 am.

The flight takes about 2h 26m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A direct flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco takes 2h 26m, covering 2,072 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco range from C$ 269 to C$ 522, with an average of C$ 396 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 269 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 34% above the route average of C$ 396. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 307 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to C$ 399 for direct.

WestJet is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Flair Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco flights are:

• WestJet: 78% on time
• Flair Airlines: 78% on time
• United Airlines: 74% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 72% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 34–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Air Canada. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco flights, with 38% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 38%, Evening flights for 12%, and Night flights for 12%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 279 to C$ 1,979. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Air Canada is the only airline on the Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 211, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 21 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco usually depart from Vancouver Intl (YVR) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco route, 28% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 4 minutes.

One-stop flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Calgary (YYC) – 68% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) – 2% of one-stop connections

Calgary (YYC) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 21% on the Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 373 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 470, a difference of C$ 97. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Vancouver Intl Airport and San Francisco. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air Canada
• United Airlines
• Flair Airlines

Flying via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 07m, compared with 7h 11m via Calgary (YYC) and 7h 37m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Vancouver Intl Airport to San Francisco flights:

• Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Canada: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Flair Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

The BART, or Bay Area Rapid Transit, is a light rail system that travels to San Francisco, the East Bay and San Mateo County, directly from San Francisco Airport. The BART station at San Francisco Airport is located in the International Terminal on the departures level. The station can be accessed from any terminal by riding on the free AirTrain to the station.

There are well over 40 hotels in the airport area that do in fact offer shuttle service to and from the San Francisco Airport. The shuttles can be boarded at the hotel courtesy shuttle zone that is located on the center island outside of the departures level of the terminal. There are phones at the shuttle zone to allow you to contact your hotel directly for shuttle service.

San Francisco Airport does not allow parking of any type at the terminal building. Drivers may stop for immediate loading of passengers and their luggage. The airport offers a free cell phone waiting lot where drivers can park for up to 60 minutes while waiting for passengers. Once passengers have arrived, they can be met at the immigration and customs exit on the arrivals level of the International Terminal.

The San Francisco Airport offers the convenience of an off-site Rental Car Center that houses all of the rental car companies operating from San Francisco Airport. To access the center after your flight from Vancouver to San Francisco, board the AirTrain blue line from the arrivals level of the International Terminal.

A boarding pass is a must-have document when boarding a plane. However, you may present a mobile or printed boarding pass before your flight. It all depends on the airline and the airport regulations.

Yes. The Department of Immigration requires all persons traveling from Canada to the United States to have a passport or a valid traveling document. Other acceptable traveling documents include a NEXUS card, US Military ID card, and Merchant Mariner Document (MMD). However, children under 16 years may require a birth or naturalization certificate.

San Francisco has three international airports. If you’re traveling from Vancouver, you may land in any of the three airports during your tour. They include Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport, San Jose Airport in San Jose, and Oakland Airport in Oakland.

You can book a flight 60 days before your expected travel date. Moreover, most airlines plying the route allow advance ticket reservations. Booking your ticket 60 days earlier also guarantees you a cheaper flying option. Contact KAYAK for professional assistance on advance ticket reservations.