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Quick Flight Summary from San Francisco to Vancouver

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    SAR 464
  • Direct flight duration 2 hour 25 min
  • Arrival airports CXH / YVR
  • Best days to book Saturday, Wednesday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    SAR 848

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Vancouver

Cheapest Direct Flight

Flair Airlines

Flair Airlines
13 Jul, Mon18:45
San Francisco – Vancouver
2h 25m
Non-stop
SFOYVR

Westjet

Westjet
25 Jul, Sat18:05
San Francisco – Vancouver
6h 10m
1 stop
SFOYVR

Flair Airlines

Flair Airlines
19 Aug, Wed18:45
San Francisco – Vancouver
2h 25m
Non-stop
SFOYVR

Air Canada

Air Canada
13 Aug, Thu06:40
San Francisco – Vancouver
2h 15m
Non-stop
SFOYVR

Westjet

Westjet
6 Aug, Thu06:00
San Francisco – Vancouver
7h 35m
2 stop
SFOYVR
Shortest Flight

Air Canada

Air Canada
11 Aug, Tue16:30
San Francisco – Vancouver
2h 14m
Non-stop
SFOYVR

Flair Airlines

Flair Airlines
8 Jul, Wed18:45
San Francisco – Vancouver
2h 25m
Non-stop
SFOYVR

Flair Airlines

Flair Airlines
17 Jul, Fri18:45
San Francisco – Vancouver
2h 25m
Non-stop
SFOYVR

Air Canada

Air Canada
11 Jul, Sat19:30
San Francisco – Vancouver
2h 20m
Non-stop
SFOYVR

Last update: 05 July 2026 23:42

Estimated Prices for San Francisco to Vancouver Flights

SAR 733
SAR 464
06Mon
Jul
07Tue
SAR 695
08Wed
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SAR 733
11Sat
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SAR 464
13Mon
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15Wed
16Thu
SAR 705
17Fri
18Sat
19Sun
20Mon
21Tue
22Wed
23Thu
24Fri
SAR 546
25Sat
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Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from San Francisco City Center

San Francisco Intl. Airport

Located 21 km from the city center, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a major transit center for passengers, particularly those traveling from Asia. San Francisco International is the second busiest airport in California, following Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Every year SFO handles a significant number of both domestic and international flights. There are a variety of transportation alternatives passengers can utilize to get to and from the airport.  

San Francisco International Airport stands out for the comfortable and exceptional services it offers. The airport features services aimed at meeting your every need, from comfortable passenger lounges, to restaurants that offer a wide variety of cuisines and a vibrant array of stores where you can go shopping.

San Francisco International Airport is accessible by taxi, bus, train, rental car, and personal car as the airport contains parking lots that offer short-term and long-term parking options.

Train

There are two rail systems that you can use to get to San Francisco International Airport from the city center. The first is the rapid-rail system, the BART. The BART starts running in the early hours of the morning, providing easy and fast transportation between SFO and the northern and southern parts of the city.

The other rail system that you can use to get to SFO is the CalTrain. This train departs on the hour, every hour, every day of the week, until 10 pm. This train provides transportation between San Francisco and San Jose and SFO.

Taxi

One of the most convenient and fastest transportation alternatives to get to SFO from the city center is by taxi. Taxi fares are calculated based on the kilometers traveled. A taxi from downtown San Francisco can cost between 42 and 62 dollars and takes about 20 minutes. For more information on taxi companies and their contact information please visit San Francisco International Airport’s website.

Bus

SamTrans buses provide transportation between the San Francisco city center and the airport. These public buses are operated by San Mateo County and run between San Mateo, various parts of San Francisco and San Francisco International Airport. SamTrans lines KX, 292, 397, and 398 run directly to the airport terminals. Buses stop at the arrivals and baggage claim level of Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 and at Level 1 of the International Terminal.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another transportation alternative to get to the airport. There are many rental car companies located in the city. You can drop off your rental vehicle at the Rental Car Center before your departure. From the Rental Car Center the AirTrain Blue Line provides access to the airport terminals and it operates 24 hours a day, every day of the week. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Alamo, Dollar, Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, National, Budget, Fox and Thrifty.

Bike

San Francisco International Airport contains bike assembly stations and parking areas for those who want to access the airport by bike. The BART and SamTrans rapid rail systems provide passengers with bike/transit options and the airport features marked bicycle routes. Bike lovers can easily access the airport by bicycle.   

Airport Information

San Francisco International Airport is located 21 km from the city center. The airport covers an expansive area and operates domestic and international flights out of 4 terminals, Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3, and the International Terminal. The AirTrain automated system provides free transportation between each terminal, as well as the Rental Car Center and BART station. The AirTrain Red Line links all terminals, terminal garages and the BART Station. The AirTrain Blue Line links the Rental Car Center with all terminals, terminal garages, and the BART Station. SFO also contains a variety of services and amenities to meet passengers’ pre-flight and post-flight needs.

The airport features health services in the terminals, rental car offices, banks, a lost and found, wireless internet, charging stations, clothing stores where you can go shopping, restaurants and cafes, the Aviation Museum & Library, rotating exhibitions, spa services, children’s play areas, free yoga rooms, a market, and much more. 

Transportation to Vancouver City Center from Airport

Vancouver Harbour - Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport

You can use transportation options such as train, taxi or rental car to get to the city centre from Coal Harbour Airport, which is a place of departure for seaplanes.

Taxi

Taxis are one of the most convenient ways of traveling to city centre from Coal Harbour Airport. You can get to the city center very easily by taking a taxi from the companies at the airport such as Black Top & Checker, MacLure's Cabs, Yellow Cab or Vancouver Taxi.

Bus

You can easily get to the city centre in an affordable way by taking the buses at the airport. These buses, which run frequently, will  allow you to travel to the remote areas on the island, as well as to the city centre.

Train

Trains will allow you to make a fast and affordable journey as well. You can conveniently get to the central station by taking the trains departing from the station at the airport every 15 minutes.

Limousine

If you wish to make a luxurious, comfortable and privileged journey to the city center, you can rent a limousine from the companies at the airport such as Time, Regency, Star or Ritz.

Rent a Car

There are many rent a car companies at the airport. You can make a convenient and independent journey to the city centre by renting a car from these companies. Companies such as Alamo, National, Thrifty, Hertz, Enterprise and Pacific have car rental offices at the airport.


Vancouver Intl. Airport

In addition to transportation options such as taxi, car rental, limousine rental, bicycle, you can also get to the city center, 12 kilometers from Vancouver Airport, by public transport such as bus and train.

Taxi

You can go to the city center reliably by taking a taxi, which have a wheelchair for disabled, used by trained drivers and equipped with latest technology. You can easily reach every point of the city thanks to taxis that you can get from domestic and international terminals.

Bus

You can choose to go to the city center with city buses departing from Vancouver Airport. Compared to the taxis, the more economical buses will allow you to go to the city center in about 20 minutes. Passengers who want to go to more distanced areas, such as Whistler, Victoria and Duke Point on Vancouver Island, may prefer long-distance buses from domestic and international terminals.

Train

Fast trains can be ideal for passengers who want to make a quick and easy journey. You can reach the trains that will allow you to get to the city center in about 26 minutes from the domestic and international terminal buildings at Vancouver Airport. Trains that leave every 15 minutes will help you quickly get to the city center.

Bicycle

Thanks to the bicycle parks in Vancouver Airport, which have bicycle routes, and the convenience of this area, passengers may consider cycling to the city center. Bicycles, which are being preferred over motor vehicles in order to balance climate conditions, are now being used more and more by passengers.

Limousine Rental

Those who want to have a luxurious, comfortable, fast and safe journey can go to the city center by renting a limousine. By renting one of the licensed limousines of the Aerocar company that runs the service at Vancouver Airport, you can have an extremely pleasant journey to the city center.

Car Rental

You can easily get to the city center with the cars you will rent from the companies such as National, Enterprise, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty at Vancouver Airport. You can start your journey after you have chosen the brand you want. You can rent a car with or without a private driver.

Vancouver Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Saturday
4 Jul
Cloudy
20°12°
Today
Sunday
5 Jul
Cloudy
20°13°
Monday
6 Jul
Cloudy
22°14°
Tuesday
7 Jul
Cloudy
22°13°
Wednesday
8 Jul
Clear
20°13°

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