San Francisco to Edmonton (SFO–YEG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AV2878+1
AV avianca
CR9
12:50 PM
PDT T2
4:56 PM
MDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8557+3
AC Air Canada
CR9
10:05 AM
MDT
12:13 PM
PDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2879cs
AV avianca
CR9
10:05 AM
MDT
12:13 PM
PDT
3h 8m
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 Edmonton
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,163 mi 3h 6m nonstop +1h ahead 49 1-stop hubs

SFO–YEG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. avianca leads the route. The flight covers 1,163 miles in approximately 3h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 49 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SFO–YEG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca 7 CR9 3h06 55% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AV
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV (7 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 YEG direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to YEG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,359
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.

Other ways to reach Edmonton from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Edmonton International Airport.
Metric SFO→YEG SMF→YEG
Distance from SFO 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 1
Flight time 3h 6m 2h 30m
Departure OTP 55%
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Edmonton International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 7:00 PM in Edmonton.
Distance & Flight Time
1,163 mi / 1,871 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 6m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Canada without a visa for stays up to 6 months. No eTA is needed when arriving by air with a US passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of funds may be requested at the border.

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–YEG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Edmonton route.
Route details
Distance1,163 mi / 1,871 km
Flight time3h 6m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connections49 hubs
Origin: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: YEG
IATA / ICAOYEG / CYEG
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr8.5M
Elevation2,373 ft / 723 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to YEG flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Edmonton International Airport take approximately 3h 6m. The route covers 1,163 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: avianca.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SFO to YEG. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YLW, LGB, YYJ, SMF, RAP, OTH, SLC, PAE, EUG, SCF, PDX, TRM, SNA, UDD, AZA, YWG, TUS, MKE, AUS, MDW, SAT, PDK, PWK, YHM, IAD, YHU, ATL, BCT, YYC, YHZ, MCO, HNL, SJD, LAX, YUL, YVR, DEN, PHX, SEA, LAS, OGG, PSP, MSP, PVR, IAH, AMS, ORD, YYZ and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Edmonton is 1 hour ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from YEG to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SMF. 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 YEG

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG) are connected by nonstop service from avianca. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SFO to YEG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to YEG ranges from 3 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,163 miles (1,871 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via YLW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sacramento (SMF).