San Francisco to Edmonton (SFO–YEG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SFO–YEG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,163 miles in approximately 3h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada Also: AV | 5 | CR9 | 3h03 | Star Alliance | AV | |
| WS WestJet | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Edmonton from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→YEG | OAK→YEG | SJC→YEG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 11 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 10 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 1m | 2h 19m | 2h 34m |
| Departure OTP | 41% | – | – |
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 Air Canada and WestJet. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SFO to YEG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to YEG is about 3 hours 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,163 miles (1,871 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Calgary, Vancouver and Seattle–Tacoma. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Monterey (MRY).