San Francisco to Edmonton (SFO–YEG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV avianca | 7 | CR9 | 3h06 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Edmonton from San Francisco
| 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% | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · YEG: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 7:00 PM in Edmonton.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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).