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

• Earliest: departs at 06:30 and lands at 08:54
• Latest: departs at 20:54 and lands at 23:18.

The flight takes about 2h 24m.

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

• Economy class
• First Class

A direct flight from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport takes 2h 24m, 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.

Return flights from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport range from $359 to $680, with an average of $517 over the past 12 months. Anything below $359 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 40% above the route average of $517. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $374 return via Calgary (YYC), compared with $519 for direct.

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

• United Airlines: 87% on time
• Air Canada: 80% on time
• Flair Airlines: 73% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $43–$142 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 San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport flights, with 38% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 37%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $396 to $2,537. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $207, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Vancouver Intl Airport (YVR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Avis
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• NextCar

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

Night 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 San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 11 minutes.

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

• Calgary (YYC) – 51% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 47% of one-stop connections
• Portland (PDX) – 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 10% on the San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $492 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $544, a difference of $51. 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 San Francisco and Vancouver Intl Airport. 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 of 5h 49m, compared to 6h 05m via Calgary (YYC) and 10h 25m via Portland (PDX).

Some of the most popular sights in Vancouver Intl Airport are BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver Harbour Centre, and The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts. These are among the most viewed places in Vancouver Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport flights:

• Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Flair 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 cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Flair Airlines: a cabin 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.

If you have checked in to the airport early, or your flight was canceled, relaxing at the lounge is the best option. Air France-KLM lounge is located in international terminal Concourse A, level 3 charging around $43 (C$54) per person. The Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse is at international terminal concourse A, level 5, charging about $45 per person.

There is a transit rail known as the Canada line that connects Vancouver airport (YVR) and downtown Vancouver and Richmond. The journey takes approximately 30min to downtown Vancouver and 18min to downtown Richmond. It will cost you approximately $7 from Vancouver airport to downtown Vancouver.

San Francisco airport is a hub for United Airlines and Alaska airlines. However, it hosts international, regional, and domestic passengers and cargo services for more than 30 airlines.

There are various parking options that you can select. You can park at international garage A or G, domestic garage, long term garage, or long term surface lot each charging $2 for 15 minutes. A Valet parking option is also available charging $45 for the first 24 hours.