TRAVEL-202609-uswest/bookings/flights-ms.md

# Flights — MS & LK

LK flies with MS on both legs (YVR ↔ SFO). She leaves the group Sep 22
and rejoins Sep 27 around 5 PM in LA.

**Chosen — to book** (selected Aug 31, 2026; not purchased yet):

## Vancouver → San Francisco

| | |
|---|---|
| **Route** | Vancouver (YVR) → San Francisco (SFO) |
| **Date** | Sep 20, 2026 |
| **Flight** | **UA1333** (United-operated, AC codeshare) |
| **Times** | Depart 9:47 AM → arrive SFO **12:11 PM** |

## San Francisco → Vancouver

| | |
|---|---|
| **Route** | San Francisco (SFO) → Vancouver (YVR) |
| **Date** | Oct 4, 2026 |
| **Flight** | **AC573** (Air Canada-operated, UA codeshare) |
| **Times** | Depart 7:30 PM → arrive YVR 9:50 PM |

**Booking:** through **United** (Economy, not Basic) — CA$1,370 for 2 + CA$100 one checked
bag (fee covers the whole trip) ≈ **CA$1,470 all-in**. Free seat selection and changes,
no refunds (refundable fare +CA$100/person). Prices checked Aug 31 — re-verify at checkout,
and set passenger count to 2.

**Consequence for Sep 20:** SFO arrival 12:11 PM → rental pickup ~1 PM; the Golden Gate /
waterfront day starts mid-afternoon — trim the [Sep 20 plan](../itinerary.md) accordingly.

**Not included:** No LA → Las Vegas flight is needed; that leg will be driven in the rental car.