Vancouver to San Francisco (YVR–SFO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YVR–SFO is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Flair Airlines, TAP Air Portugal and STT lead the route. The flight covers 801 miles in approximately 2h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 112 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F8 Flair Airlines | 3 | B38M | 2h30 | – | – | |
| TP TAP Air Portugal Also: AC | 1 | 223 | 2h22 | Star Alliance | AC | |
| STT STT | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach San Francisco from Vancouver
| Metric | YVR→SFO | YYJ→SFO | PAE→SFO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YVR | – | 39 mi | 98 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 216 | 1 | 51 |
| Flight time | 2h 6m | 1h 44m | 2h 8m |
| Departure OTP | 82% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YVR: PDT · SFO: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco.
Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.
The Canada Line SkyTrain connects Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver to the airport in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 (Compass card, add-fare zone from zone 2). Trains run every 6–8 minutes from 05:00 to 01:00.Taxis to the airport from downtown cost CAD $35–45; Uber and Lyft operate from a designated ride-share zone at the Domestic and International terminals. Driving via Highway 99 South takes 20–35 minutes in normal traffic; budget more during evening rush on the Oak Street Bridge approach.
BART from SFO station (free AirTrain from any terminal to the station) to downtown San Francisco takes 30–40 minutes ($10.45 to Embarcadero). Traffic on 101 can make taxis and ride-hails much slower during peak hours; BART skips all of that. BART also reaches Oakland, Berkeley, and Millbrae for Caltrain connections.Ride-hails from SFO use a dedicated garage pickup area; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown SF costs $40–60. Caltrain to the Peninsula (Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose) requires taking BART to Millbrae station for the transfer. Rental cars are at a consolidated facility accessible by AirTrain.
Coastal fog dominates the climate pattern. The thick marine layer ("Karl the Fog") rolls into SFO from the Pacific regularly in summer (June–September), causing significant low-visibility delays even on days that appear sunny inland. Morning fog burns off by afternoon most days, but persistent IFR conditions can last all day. This is the primary flight disruption risk at SFO.
Temperatures are mild year-round (10–20°C) with little seasonal variation. Winters bring rain (December–March) and occasional atmospheric river events that cause brief but intense flooding on the 101. Summers are cool. Pack a light jacket year-round. Wind off the bay affects small aircraft approach paths.
YVR–SFO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YVR to SFO
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are connected by nonstop service from Flair Airlines, STT and TAP Air Portugal. With 216 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YVR to SFO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YVR to SFO ranges from 2 hours 6 minutes to 2 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 801 miles (1,289 km). There are approximately 216 weekly flights outbound and 151 return, totaling 367 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
112 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BFI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Victoria (YYJ) and Everett (PAE).