San Francisco (SFO) to Vancouver (YVR)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 801
miles
1,289
kilometers
696
nautical miles

🕐 2h 2m
Flight Time
🧭 N (357°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
801 1,282
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
801 1,282
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
801 1,202
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
801 1,202
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
801 1,602
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
801 1,202
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between San Francisco and Vancouver earns you 1,602 base miles - that's 6% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The SFO to YVR route connects San Francisco, United States with Vancouver, Canada. This medium-haul flight covers 801 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from United States to Canada. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a N bearing of 357° from San Francisco.

🛫 About SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

🛬 About YVR

Vancouver International Airport

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) serves Vancouver, Canada.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 801 miles (1,289 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from SFO to YVR typically take around 2h 2m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 801 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.