Statistics on Vancouver-San Francisco flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to San Francisco (from: Vancouver)
The average price to go to San Francisco from Vancouver airport is $ 237 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 204 (in october) and $ 285 (in december), which is a saving of $ 33 or a surplus of $ 49 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $163 to $217 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to San Francisco before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-San Francisco plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60003 airfare prices from previous years for flights to San Francisco from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 204, saving $ 33 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 237). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 285).
Flight Vancouver-San Francisco: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 186 | $ 239 | fair price |
| February | $ 185 | $ 241 | fair price |
| March | $ 182 | $ 257 | fair price |
| April | $ 187 | $ 218 | good price |
| May | $ 185 | $ 213 | good price |
| June | $ 199 | $ 232 | fair price |
| July | $ 224 | $ 265 | fair price |
| August | $ 208 | $ 246 | fair price |
| September | $ 171 | $ 210 | good price |
| October | $ 167 | $ 204 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 191 | $ 225 | fair price |
| December | $ 223 | $ 285 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Vancouver to San Francisco
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Vancouver to San Francisco range from $54 to $488. 6% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $55 to $109), 2% at the maximum price (from $434 to $488). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $163 to $217 (29% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->San Francisco flight
There are 5 companies that serve Vancouver from San Francisco airport: WestJet, flair airlines, United, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 60003 flights analyzed in previous years, WestJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (20% of the time) on the Vancouver->San Francisco route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Vancouver-San Francisco flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 36 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Vancouver-San Francisco flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $20. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $23.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from San Francisco to Vancouver departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $32. Conversely, departing from San Francisco on a friday may cost you an additional $42.
Top prices Vancouver-San Francisco
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → San Francisco | 01-09 to 23-09-2024 | $ 122 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → San Francisco | 03-09 to 10-09-2024 | $ 114 | direct flight with flair airlines |
| Vancouver → San Francisco | 04-09 to 25-09-2024 | $ 112 | direct flight with flair airlines |
| Vancouver → San Francisco | 10-09 to 18-09-2024 | $ 128 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → San Francisco | 11-09 to 18-09-2024 | $ 107 | direct flight with flair airlines |
| Vancouver → San Francisco | 13-09 to 19-09-2024 | $ 122 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → San Francisco | 14-09 to 24-09-2024 | $ 109 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → San Francisco | 16-09 to 23-09-2024 | $ 135 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → San Francisco | 09-10 to 26-10-2024 | $ 143 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → San Francisco | 24-10 to 31-10-2024 | $ 132 | direct flight with WestJet |
When to book your flight Vancouver - San Francisco to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Vancouver-San Francisco flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Vancouver to San Francisco, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 213 $, which is a saving of 24 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (110 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Vancouver to San Francisco flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 174 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 220), 5 to 6 months ($ 224) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 177 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 218), 3 to 4 months ($ 211), 4 to 5 months ($ 241), 5 to 6 months ($ 226), 6 to 7 months ($ 213), 7 to 8 months ($ 228) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 181 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 223), 4 to 5 months ($ 205), 5 to 6 months ($ 254), 6 to 7 months ($ 239), 7 to 8 months ($ 233), 8 to 9 months ($ 223), 9 to 10 months ($ 213), 10 to 11 months ($ 245) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 174 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 218), 2 to 3 months ($ 204), 4 to 5 months ($ 175), 5 to 6 months ($ 195), 6 to 7 months ($ 202) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 176 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 211), 3 to 4 months ($ 203), 4 to 5 months ($ 187), 6 to 7 months ($ 177), 7 to 8 months ($ 211) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 201 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 224), 3 to 4 months ($ 205), 4 to 5 months ($ 203), 5 to 6 months ($ 205), 7 to 8 months ($ 226) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 218 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 263), 2 to 3 months ($ 251), 3 to 4 months ($ 246), 5 to 6 months ($ 254), 6 to 7 months ($ 237), 7 to 8 months ($ 247), 8 to 9 months ($ 260) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 214 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 229), 2 to 3 months ($ 240), 3 to 4 months ($ 231), 4 to 5 months ($ 236), 7 to 8 months ($ 245) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 169 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 190), 3 to 4 months ($ 186) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 169 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 181), 4 to 5 months ($ 199) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 186 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 206), 3 to 4 months ($ 191), 4 to 5 months ($ 225) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 231 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 272), 2 to 3 months ($ 283) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->San Francisco are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $2. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $5 more.
Vancouver to San Francisco: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 237 $146 to $347 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 231 $146 to $416 | fair price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 263 $165 to $856 | fair price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 215 $138 to $319 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 161 $107 to $290 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 173 $132 to $264 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 429 $226 to $616 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 356 $189 to $537 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 386 $182 to $653 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 328 $327 to $329 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 317 $303 to $329 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 329 $329 to $329 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, august, september and october are cheaper to travel to San Francisco. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!