San Francisco to Vancouver flights
Direct and connecting flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from San Francisco to Vancouver take?
Flight time from San Francisco (SFO) to Vancouver (YVR) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Vancouver?
Airline availability for SFO to YVR changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Vancouver?
Direct (nonstop) availability on SFO to YVR varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- United Airlines5-yr attributed events: 58Last 90 days: none recorded
- Air Canada Jazz5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- FLE5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- Air Canada5-yr attributed events: 9Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 7 sightings | No recorded events |
| Air Canada Jazz | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| FLE | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| Air Canada | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning SFO → YVR
SFO to YVR is a short-haul route of 1,289 km (801 mi). See the return YVR → SFO route.
Alternative airports near San Francisco: San Carlos (SQL) — 16 km, Half Moon Bay (HAF) — 16 km, Oakland (OAK) — 18 km.
Alternative airports near Vancouver: Vancouver (CXH) — 12 km, Boundary Bay (YDT) — 18 km, Langley Township (YLY) — 42 km.