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

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San Francisco to Halifax
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
3,031 mi 5h 1m nonstop +4h ahead 40 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and YHZ, connecting options are available through 40 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to YHZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,103
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.
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 0 1
Weekly flights 0 1
Flight time 5h 1m 5h 38m
Departure OTP 92% –
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.
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 connections40 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
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 approximately 5h 1m. The route covers 3,031 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ATW, YSJ, HPN, YHM, YHU, MRY, BNA, PHX, DEN, LAX, JFK, NAS, RSW, TPA, CLT, MIA, KEF, MCI, YEG, BGI, LTN, IAD, FLL, AMS, CUN, BOS, ORD, CDG, EWR, FRA, YYZ, YVR, YUL, MCO, PHL, YYC, DCA, LIS, LHR and DUB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Halifax is 4 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Nearby alternatives include MRY. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 ranges from 5 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,031 miles (4,878 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via ATW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Monterey (MRY).