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VancouverSan Francisco

Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to San Francisco (SFO)

Timezone shift0hDirectionneutralFlight time2h 20mDistance1,287 kmDirect4 airlines

Route Profile

Distance

1,287 km

Fastest Flight

2h 20m

Timezone Shift

0h

Direct Airlines

4

AlliancesStar AllianceSkyTeamOneworld
ClassesEconomyPremium EconomyBusinessFirst
Schedulesumotuwethfrsa
Aircraft
Airbus A220-300
Airbus A319
Airbus A320-100/200
Boeing 737 MAX 8
+4 more

Vancouver to San Francisco Flights

Flights from Vancouver to San Francisco are operated 20 times. Departure times vary between 07:00 and 08:00. You can fly in Y and W and J and F. The flight distance is 1,287 km (800 miles).

Arrival Windows

Best times to arrive for faster recovery

Best vs Worst Arrival Times in San Francisco

Best Arrival

7AM7PM

Morning light helps you stay awake longer

Worst Arrival

9PM5AM

Arriving during your body's sleep window makes adjustment harder

The difference: choosing the right arrival window can save 1–2+ days of recovery time.

Departure Timing

Best hours to depart for jetlag recovery

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Night (0005)Morning (0611)Afternoon (1217)Evening (1823)

Arrival Strategy for San Francisco

How to manage jetlag based on arrival time

Morning Arrival

Upon morning arrival, immediately engage with local time by getting natural sunlight and staying active. Avoid long naps and consume light, nutritious meals to help reset your circadian rhythm.

Afternoon Arrival

Afternoon arrivals should minimize caffeine and exposure to screens. Take a short 20-30 minute nap if necessary, but ensure it doesn't extend beyond that to prevent deeper sleep disruption.

Evening Arrival

For evening arrivals, limit heavy meals and alcohol. Create a dark, quiet sleep environment and aim to align with local nighttime as quickly as possible to minimize jetlag impact.

Best Time to Visit San Francisco

Monthly climate overview

Mediterranean

Jan

14°

8°

102mm

Feb

16°

9°

84mm

Mar

17°

10°

76mm

Apr

18°

11°

41mm

May

19°

13°

20mm

Jun

21°

14°

5mm

Jul

22°

14°

0mm

Aug

22°

15°

0mm

Sep

23°

16°

5mm

Oct

22°

14°

20mm

Nov

18°

11°

61mm

Dec

14°

9°

108mm

Airport Recovery Facilities

Jetlag-friendly amenities at each airport

YVR

Sleep Pods
Quiet Zones
Showers
Lounge Beds

Comfort: 8.2/10

Min connection: 50min

SFO

Sleep Pods
Quiet Zones
Showers
Lounge Beds

Comfort: 6.5/10

Min connection: 45min

Top Airlines

Nonstop service on this route

UA
United Airlines
07:00Airbus A320-100/2002h 20m
UA
United Airlines
07:00Airbus A320-100/2002h 20m
UA
United Airlines
07:00Airbus A320-100/2002h 20m

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