San Francisco to Saint John (SFO–YSJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,912 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
YYZ Toronto 7h 49m ACNZOS → ACEKF8 Toronto (YYZ) to Saint John flights
YUL Montréal 12h 14m ACNZSN → ACEKUA Montréal (YUL) to Saint John flights
CMH Columbus ~8h 9m UA → Columbus (CMH) to Saint John flights
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San Francisco to Saint John
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,912 mi 5h 4m nonstop +4h ahead

SFO–YSJ has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to YSJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
YYZ ~7h 49m CMH ~8h 9m YUL ~12h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
161
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 → YSJ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
YSJ → SFO
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 10:00 PM in Saint John.
Distance & Flight Time
2,912 mi / 4,685 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 4m 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–YSJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Saint John route.
Route details
Distance2,912 mi / 4,685 km
Flight time5h 4m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: YSJ
Full nameSaint John Airport
IATA / ICAOYSJ / CYSJ
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
Elevation357 ft / 109 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to YSJ flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Saint John Airport take about 5h 4m gate to gate. The route covers 2,912 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau.
Saint John is 4 hours ahead of San Francisco.
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 YSJ

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Saint John Airport (YSJ) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SFO to YSJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to YSJ is about 5 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,912 miles (4,685 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.