San Francisco to Winnipeg (SFO–YWG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Francisco to Winnipeg
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,503 mi 3h 35m nonstop +2h ahead 45 1-stop hubs

SFO–YWG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 1,503 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SFO–YWG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 1 – – 91% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to YWG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
885
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Winnipeg is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · YWG: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 8:00 PM in Winnipeg.
Distance & Flight Time
1,503 mi / 2,419 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 35m.
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–YWG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Winnipeg route.
Route details
Distance1,503 mi / 2,419 km
Flight time3h 35m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections45 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: YWG
Full nameWinnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
IATA / ICAOYWG / CYWG
TimezoneAmerica/Winnipeg
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation783 ft / 239 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to YWG flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport take approximately 3h 35m. The route covers 1,503 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Canada.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SFO to YWG.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YLW, YYJ, SLC, ASE, SNA, OMA, SCF, LAX, UDD, PSP, DAL, PHX, PWK, SDF, AUS, YHM, MDW, CLE, CSG, STL, BNA, SJD, YHU, ATL, PVR, APF, JFK, EWR, MCO, GCM, FLL, MIA, LAS, DEN, LIR, PTY, YYC, SXM, ORD, MSP, YVR, YEG, YYZ, YUL and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Winnipeg is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
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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 YWG

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SFO to YWG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to YWG ranges from 3 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,503 miles (2,419 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via YLW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.