San Francisco to Halifax (SFO–YHZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3,031 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 30 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
YYZ Toronto 8h ACNZOS → ACASPAV Toronto (YYZ) to Halifax flights
YUL Montréal 8h 22m ACNZSN → ACAVEK Montréal (YUL) to Halifax flights
YYC Calgary 8h 25m ACAMDE → WS Calgary (YYC) to Halifax flights
BOS Boston 8h 30m AZB6DL → AAACDL Boston (BOS) to Halifax flights
IAD Dulles 8h 31m DLEJANZ → UA Dulles (IAD) to Halifax flights
EWR Newark 8h 39m LHLXNZ → ACUA Newark (EWR) to Halifax flights
PHL Philadelphia 8h 45m AAACBA → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Halifax flights
ORD Chicago 8h 55m AAACAY → AAACUA Chicago (ORD) to Halifax flights
DTW Detroit 8h 57m AFDLKE → WS Detroit (DTW) to Halifax flights
YVR Vancouver 9h 22m ACAVCM → WS Vancouver (YVR) to Halifax flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Francisco to Halifax
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
3,031 mi 5h 1m nonstop +4h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and YHZ, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore SFO Routes YHZ Routes SFO Live Flights YHZ Live Flights SFO Delays YHZ Delays
All flights from Halifax (YHZ) Halifax to San Francisco flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to YHZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
YYZ ~8h 0m YUL ~8h 22m YYC ~8h 25m BOS ~8h 30m IAD ~8h 31m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,402
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → YHZ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
YHZ → SFO
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays → YHZ delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Halifax from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport.
Metric SFO→YHZ MRY→YHZ
Distance from SFO – 77 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 5h 1m 5h 38m
Departure OTP 100% –
Monterey (MRY) to Halifax flights
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Halifax is 4 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · YHZ: ADT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 10:00 PM in Halifax.
Distance & Flight Time
3,031 mi / 4,878 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 1m gate to gate.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

SFO–YHZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Halifax route.
Route details
Distance3,031 mi / 4,878 km
Flight time5h 1m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: YHZ
Full nameHalifax / Stanfield International Airport
IATA / ICAOYHZ / CYHZ
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to YHZ flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport take about 5h 1m gate to gate. The route covers 3,031 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Calgary.
Halifax is 4 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Nearby alternatives include MRY. 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 YHZ

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SFO to YHZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to YHZ is about 5 hours 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,031 miles (4,878 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Calgary. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Monterey (MRY).