San Francisco to Kalispell (SFO–FCA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA5972
UA United
E75L
8:22 AM
PDT T3
11:53 AM
MDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4641
UA United
E7W
9:28 AM
PDT T3
1:09 PM
MDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6032
UA United
E7W
2:23 PM
MDT
5:31 PM
PDT
4h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OO6032
OO SkyWest
E75L
3:59 PM
MDT
5:05 PM
PDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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San Francisco to Kalispell
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 844 mi 2h 31m nonstop +1h ahead 25 1-stop hubs

SFO–FCA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 844 miles in approximately 2h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SFO–FCA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 6 E75L, E7W 2h31-2h41 35% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SFO to FCA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to FCA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
783
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → FCA
35%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
35%
Return
FCA → SFO
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →

Other ways to reach Kalispell from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Glacier Park International Airport.
Metric SFO→FCA OAK→FCA SJC→FCA
Distance from SFO 11 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 6 1 1
Flight time 2h 31m 1h 57m 1h 49m
Departure OTP 35%
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Glacier Park International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Kalispell is 1 hour ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · FCA: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 7:00 PM in Kalispell.
Distance & Flight Time
844 mi / 1,358 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 31m to 2h 41m.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

SFO–FCA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Kalispell route.
Route details
Distance844 mi / 1,358 km
Flight time2h 31m to 2h 41m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: FCA
IATA / ICAOFCA / KGPI
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation2,977 ft / 907 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to FCA flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport take approximately 2h 31m to 2h 41m. The route covers 844 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from SFO to FCA. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJC, OAK, BZN, FAT, BOI, ONT, RNO, OMA, DAL, AUS, SUS, HOU, CMH, BNA, TEB, PBI, TPA, LAX, DEN, SLC, SEA, LAS, PDX, ORD and MSP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kalispell is 1 hour ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from FCA to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SJC and FAT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SFO to FCA

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SFO to FCA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to FCA ranges from 2 hours 31 minutes to 2 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 844 miles (1,358 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Fresno (FAT).