Vancouver (YVR) to San Francisco (SFO) flights
An economy award from Vancouver (YVR) to San Francisco (SFO) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Air Canada, plus taxes and fees from $71.99. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Vancouver (YVR) to San Francisco (SFO): Air Canada, Flair Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 801 miles (1,289 km) apart. Air Canada and United Airlines are in Star Alliance. There are also 11 ways to fly it with one stop, through Portland, Seattle and Sacramento and more.
How many miles YVR to SFO costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air Canada | 10,000 | $71.99–91.99 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Air Canada | 12,000 | $48.59–418.59 |
| Etihad GuestOn Air Canada | 12,000 | $71.99–341.99 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air Canada | 12,500 | $73.59–93.59 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air Canada | 15,000 | $68.59–468.59 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air Canada | 15,000 | $68.59–468.59 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air Canada | 17,500 | $68.59–468.59 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air Canada | 19,500 | $68.59–468.59 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air Canada | 30,000 | $93.39–113.39 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air Canada | 30,000 | $68.59–628.59 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from YVR to SFO
- Air CanadaStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
- Flair AirlinesNot in an alliance
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book YVR to SFO with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
YVR to SFO with one stop
11 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Portland (PDX)Alaska Airlines the whole way
- Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Sacramento (SMF)Air Canada, then United Airlines
- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Air Canada and WestJet, then Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 2 more
+1 - Via Los Angeles (LAX)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more the whole way
+3+3 - Via Calgary (YYC)WestJet the whole way
- Via Santa Ana (SNA)Air Canada, then Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more
- Via Palm Springs (PSP)Air Canada and WestJet, then Alaska Airlines and United Airlines
- Via San Diego (SAN)Air Canada, then Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and 2 more+1
- Via Edmonton (YEG)Air Canada the whole way
YVR to SFO: common questions
How many miles does YVR to SFO cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Air Canada, plus taxes and fees from $71.99. Next cheapest: Emirates Skywards (12,000), Etihad Guest (12,000) and Avianca LifeMiles (12,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from YVR to SFO?
Air Canada (Star Alliance), Flair Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Vancouver (YVR) to San Francisco (SFO).
How far is Vancouver from San Francisco by plane?
Vancouver (YVR) and San Francisco (SFO) are 801 miles (1,289 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book YVR to SFO award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Vancouver and San Francisco?
The most direct connections are through Portland (PDX), Seattle (SEA), Sacramento (SMF), Salt Lake City (SLC) and Las Vegas (LAS). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Alaska Airlines through Portland.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.