Award flights from Vancouver (YVR) to San Francisco
Award space from Vancouver (YVR) to San Francisco
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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between Vancouver (YVR) and San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 8,500 miles + $54.56 on YVR–SFO (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 18,500 miles + $54.56 on YVR–SFO (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 20,000 points + $54.76 on YVR–SFO (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 8,500 pts + $54.56
- YVR–SFO · AAdvantage
- Lowest business class
- 18,500 pts + $54.56
- YVR–SFO · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 20,000 pts + $54.76
- YVR–SFO · Atmos
Economy was lowest on YVR–SFO: 8,500 miles + $54.56 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 8,500 miles + $54.56 with American Airlines AAdvantage on YVR–SJC. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 18,500 miles + $54.56, about 2.2 times the points of its lowest economy award (8,500 miles + $54.56).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Vancouver (YVR) to San Francisco on points: 8,500 miles + $54.56 with American Airlines AAdvantage on YVR–SFO (seen on 98 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 8,500 pts + $54.56 | YVR–SFO | 98 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 10,000 pts + $54.56 | YVR–SJC | 13 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 11,500 pts + $64.39 | YVR–SFO | 53 |
| Etihad Guest | 12,000 pts + $82.31 | YVR–SFO | 18 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $73.28 | YVR–SFO | 215 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 14,000 pts + $56.25 | YVR–SFO | 315 |
| United MileagePlus | 14,400 pts + $54.76 | YVR–SFO | 320 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 14,500 pts + $48.29 | YVR–SFO | 18 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $72.73 | YVR–SFO | 248 |
| GOL Smiles | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported | YVR–SFO | 42 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 16,100 pts + $79.75 | YVR–SFO | 273 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 18,500 pts + $55.96 | YVR–SFO | 32 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Vancouver (YVR) to San Francisco on points: 18,500 miles + $54.56 with American Airlines AAdvantage on YVR–SFO (seen on 96 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 18,500 pts + $54.56 | YVR–SFO | 96 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 25,000 pts + $126.47 | YVR–SFO | 102 |
| Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + $97.04 | YVR–SFO | 12 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $49.16 | YVR–SFO | 320 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $72.73 | YVR–SFO | 3 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 30,500 pts + $77.64 | YVR–SFO | 36 |
| GOL Smiles | 31,300 pts + taxes not reported | YVR–SFO | 28 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 31,500 pts + $79.75 | YVR–SFO | 70 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $74.76Mixed cabin | YVR–SFO | 2 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Vancouver (YVR) to San Francisco on points: 20,000 points + $54.76 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on YVR–SFO (seen on 330 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 20,000 pts + $54.76 | YVR–SFO | 330 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $54.46 | YVR–SFO | 98 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $55.07 | YVR–SFO | 266 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 34,000 pts + $56.04 | YVR–SFO | 315 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 62,500 pts + $55.96 | YVR–SFO | 27 |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Vancouver (YVR) to San Francisco at a glance
- From
- Vancouver (YVR)
- To
- San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC)
- Programs with award space seen
- 12 of 13 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA), WestJet (WS)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 794–820 miles (1,278–1,319 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Francisco
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Vancouver (YVR) and San Francisco, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver (YVR) to San Francisco (SFO) | 8,500 pts + $54.56AAdvantage · 98 dates | 18,500 pts + $54.56AAdvantage · 96 dates | 20,000 pts + $54.76Atmos · 330 dates |
| Vancouver (YVR) to Oakland (OAK) | 12,000 pts + $54.76AAdvantage · 16 dates | 47,000 pts + $54.46AAdvantage · 4 dates | 22,500 pts + $54.46AAdvantage · 16 dates |
| Vancouver (YVR) to San Jose (SJC) | 8,500 pts + $54.56AAdvantage · 36 dates | 18,500 pts + $54.56AAdvantage · 17 dates | 25,000 pts + $55.07AAdvantage · 36 dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, Vancouver (YVR) to San Francisco
- Economy: 8,500 miles + $54.56 on Vancouver (YVR) to San Francisco (SFO) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 98 dates.
- Business Class: 18,500 miles + $54.56 on Vancouver (YVR) to San Francisco (SFO) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 96 dates.
- First Class: 20,000 points + $54.76 on Vancouver (YVR) to San Francisco (SFO) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 330 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | YVR–SFO | American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,500 pts + $54.76 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | YVR–SFO | Etihad Guest | 12,000 pts + $83.13 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | YVR–SFO | American Airlines AAdvantage | 18,500 pts + $54.76 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | YVR–SFO | Virgin Australia Velocity | 25,000 pts + $126.47 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | YVR–SFO | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 20,000 pts + $54.76 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | YVR–SFO | United MileagePlus | 31,900 pts + $55.07 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | YVR–SFO | Delta SkyMiles | 34,000 pts + $56.04 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | YVR–SJC | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 62,500 pts + $56.25 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 12,000 miles + $82.31 via Etihad Guest on YVR–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 18 dates (6 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 25,000 points + $126.47 via Virgin Australia Velocity on YVR–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 98 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Vancouver (YVR) to San Francisco on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 3 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,500 pts + $54.76 (18 dates)AAdvantage | 18,500 pts + $54.76 (16 dates)AAdvantage | 34,000 pts + $56.04 (19 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 10,000 pts + $54.76 (20 dates)AAdvantage | 20,500 pts + $54.97 (20 dates)AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $54.76 (20 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,500 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)AAdvantage | 18,500 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)AAdvantage | 20,000 pts + $54.76 (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 11,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Flying Blue | 22,500 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 23,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)AAdvantage | 20,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 20,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 20,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 28,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Velocity | 20,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 28,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Velocity | 20,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 11,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Flying Blue | 28,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Velocity | 22,500 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,500 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Etihad Guest | 22,500 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,500 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 18,500 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 20,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Velocity | 28,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Velocity | 27,500 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Atmos |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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Questions about Vancouver (YVR) to San Francisco award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Vancouver (YVR) to San Francisco?
In business class, YVR–SFO with 18,500 miles + $54.56 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, YVR–SFO with 8,500 miles + $54.56 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Vancouver (YVR) and San Francisco had award space?
YVR–SFO (economy, business class and first class), YVR–OAK (economy, business class and first class) and YVR–SJC (economy, business class and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Vancouver (YVR) to San Francisco?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 8,500 miles + $54.56 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 20, 2026, 22:29 UTC for a Nov 17, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 98 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 06:48 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 18,500 miles + $54.56 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 20, 2026, 22:29 UTC for a Nov 17, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 96 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 06:48 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Vancouver (YVR) to San Francisco?
12 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 98 dates, business class 96 dates, first class 98 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 13 dates, business class 2 dates, first class 330 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 248 dates, business class 3 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 18 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 315 dates, first class 315 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 18 dates, business class 12 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 42 dates, business class 28 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 53 dates, business class 36 dates) and 4 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Vancouver (YVR) to San Francisco on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 12,000 miles + $82.31 with Etihad Guest.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Vancouver (YVR) to San Francisco?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $48.29 with TrueBlue (14,500 points + $48.29) to $82.31 with Etihad Guest (12,000 miles + $82.31); in business class from $49.16 with MileagePlus (30,000 miles + $49.16) to $126.47 with Velocity (25,000 points + $126.47). GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Vancouver (YVR) to San Francisco?
American Express Membership Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Vancouver (YVR) to San Francisco on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 8,500 miles + $54.76 with AAdvantage (18 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 18,500 miles + $54.76 with AAdvantage (16 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Vancouver (YVR) to San Francisco?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Qantas Frequent Flyer about 353 days and 7 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 7, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.