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The table displays round-trip flights from San Francisco (USA) to Vancouver (Canada) flights with popular North American carriers. Fares are non-warranted as they are regulated dynamically by airlines based on demand and availability. The airline ticket cost is inclusive of the base fare, fuel surcharges, airline/airport/government taxes, and our service fee. More booking details available with Terms and Conditions.
San Francisco to Vancouver Flight Information
San Francisco to Vancouver is one of the top 10 international routes in North America with 911,440 seats flown in 2019 (OAG)
Departure Airport in San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport
Official Name: San Francisco International Airport
Airport Code: SFO
Location: It is 13 miles (21 km) south of downtown San Francisco, California
Hub for: Alaska Airlines (AS), United Airlines (UA)
Quick Facts about SFO: The airport is a hub for Alaska and United Airlines
Nearby Departure Airport in San Francisco
San Jose International Airport
Official Name: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
Airport Code: SJC
Location: It is 45 miles (72 km) from the city center of San Francisco, California
Focus city for: Alaska Airlines (AS)
Quick Facts about SJC: It’s a focus city for Alaska Airlines
Arrival Airport in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport
Official Name: Vancouver International Airport
Airport Code: YVR
Location: It is located 12 km (7.5 mi) from Downtown Vancouver
Quick Facts about YVR: 2nd busiest airport in Canada by aircraft movements (306,799) and passengers (25.9 million) behind Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Hub for: Air Canada, Air Canada Express, Pacific Coastal Airlines, WestJet
Focus city for: Air North, Air Transat, and WestJet Encore
Operating Airlines
Operating Carriers
| Airlines | Flights by Stop | Departure Airport | Arrival Airport | Connection Airport |
| Air Canada (AC) | Nonstop | SFO | YVR | Not Required |
| United (UA) | Nonstop | SFO | YVR | Not Required |
| American (AA) | 2-Stop | SFO | YVR | Los Angeles (LAX), Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) |
| Alaska (AS) | 1-Stop | SFO | YVR | Los Angeles (LAX) |
| United Airlines (UA) | 1-Stop | SFO | YVR | Los Angeles (LAX) |
| Westjet (WS) | 1-Stop | SJC (Nearby) | YVR | Los Angeles (LAX) |
Flight Distance and Time
Distance: 800 miles/1287 km
Time: 02 hours 6 minutes
Time difference: 0 Minutes
The flight distance is straight-line distance between the two airports. The travel time varies by the aircraft speed as well.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of departure flights gets delayed at SFO Airport?
Twenty four percent of the total departure flights (20,846k) were delayed. The average delayed minutes equaled 71.03. However, you shouldn’t be complacent with the data. Get in touch with your airline to stay informed of the up-to-date timing.
Which is the best airline to fly from San Francisco to Vancouver?
Alaska Airlines tops the list of carriers operating on this route by on-time performance. The data is sourced from OAG OTP Report (June ’18 – May ’19)
| Airlines | On-Time Flight % | Total Flights |
| Alaska Airlines | 80.7 | 456,996 |
| American Airlines | 78.9 | 2,320,441 |
| United Airlines | 76.9 | 1,769,122 |
| WestJet Airlines | 77.1 | 264,070 |
| Air Canada | 66.6 | 588,181 |
Which airline has the cheapest flight ticket?
Air Canada (AC) and Westjet Airlines (WS)
What are the best things to do in Vancouver?
Irrespective of the time you visit the city, you are bound to enjoy it thoroughly. From kids to adults, Vancouver has got everyone covered. Check our dedicated Vancouver corner to learn things to do, top attractions, places to eat, and nightlife to expect, and much more.
