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

SFO Airport Page →
1,503 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 25 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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✈ Nonstop

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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
YYC Calgary 5h 47m ACAMKL → DEF8LA Calgary (YYC) to Winnipeg flights
DEN Denver 6h 1m ACAVEK → ACUA Denver (DEN) to Winnipeg flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 7m AFDLSY → AMDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Winnipeg flights
YVR Vancouver 6h 12m ACAVCM → ACAFAI Vancouver (YVR) to Winnipeg flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 35m ACASAZ → WS Las Vegas (LAS) to Winnipeg flights
YEG Edmonton 6h 47m ACAV → ASPKLW8 Edmonton (YEG) to Winnipeg flights
ORD Chicago 8h 2m AAACAY → AAACAV Chicago (ORD) to Winnipeg flights
YYZ Toronto 8h 46m ACNZOS → ACAFAV Toronto (YYZ) to Winnipeg flights
YUL Montréal 11h 14m ACNZSN → ACAVOS Montréal (YUL) to Winnipeg flights
CUN Cancún 11h 46m UA → WS Cancún (CUN) to Winnipeg flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Francisco to Winnipeg
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,503 mi 3h 35m nonstop +2h ahead

SFO–YWG had nonstop service from Air Canada, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,503 miles in 3h 35m.

Also explore SFO Routes YWG Routes SFO Live Flights YWG Live Flights SFO Delays YWG Delays
All flights from Winnipeg (YWG) Winnipeg to San Francisco flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SFO–YWG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 0 – – 53% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to YWG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
YYC ~5h 47m DEN ~6h 1m SLC ~6h 7m MSP ~6h 7m YVR ~6h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
742
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 → YWG
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
Arriving
86%
Return
YWG → SFO
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
64%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays → YWG delays →
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 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–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
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
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 about 3h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 1,503 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SFO to YWG: Air Canada. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 35m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Calgary, Denver and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Winnipeg is 2 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 YWG

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) had nonstop service from Air Canada, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

SFO to YWG Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Calgary, Denver and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.