San Francisco to Calgary (SFO–YYC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,019 mi airlines 21/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 14m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AC4021
AC Air Canada
738
8:39 AM
PDT T2
12:26 PM
MDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA291
UA United
738
10:16 AM
PDT T3
1:58 PM
MDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1501
WS WestJet
737
1:45 PM
PDT T1
5:20 PM
MDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4660
EK Emirates
73W
10:00 AM
MDT
12:00 PM
PDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1500
WS WestJet
73H
10:05 AM
MDT
12:10 PM
PDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4210
AC Air Canada
738
3:30 PM
MDT
5:33 PM
PDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2409
UA United
738
4:05 PM
MDT
5:39 PM
PDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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San Francisco to Calgary
3 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 1,019 mi 2h 35m nonstop +1h ahead 69 1-stop hubs

SFO–YYC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, United Airlines and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,019 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 69 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SFO–YYC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 7 738 2h47 35% Star Alliance
UA United Airlines 7 738 2h42 35% Star Alliance
WS WestJet 7 737 2h35 35%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WS
738 Boeing 737-800 – AC, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + UA (14 flights/wk, 67%)
Unaffiliated: WS (7 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SFO to YYC direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
29
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to YYC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
69
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,478
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → YYC
35%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
35%
Arriving
80%
Return
YYC → SFO
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays → YYC delays →

Other ways to reach Calgary from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Calgary International Airport.
Metric SFO→YYC SJC→YYC
Distance from SFO 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 21 1
Flight time 2h 35m 2h 16m
Departure OTP 35%
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Calgary International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Calgary is 1 hour ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · YYC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 7:00 PM in Calgary.
Distance & Flight Time
1,019 mi / 1,639 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m to 2h 47m.
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.

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.

SFO–YYC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Calgary route.
Route details
Distance1,019 mi / 1,639 km
Flight time2h 35m to 2h 47m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights21 out / 29 return
1-stop connections69 hubs
Origin: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: YYC
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to YYC flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Calgary International Airport take approximately 2h 35m to 2h 47m. The route covers 1,019 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, United Airlines and WestJet.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from SFO to YYC. The return direction has about 29 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YLW, SJC, BZN, VNY, JAC, TRM, EGE, BJC, ASE, GEG, SCF, PSC, UDD, ABQ, OMA, PWK, LTO, MEM, HOU, MDW, CVG, MCI, YHM, CMH, DTW, CLT, MIA, IAD, APF, MSP, SLC, SJD, YVR, DEN, YUL, BZE, HNL, CUN, MEX, LAX, PHX, LAS, JFK, ATL, SAN, DFW, BNA, PSP, OGG, SNA, SEA, KOA, ORD, LHR, NRT, AMS, TUS, IAH, PVR, YYZ, MCO, CDG, FRA, TPA, EWR, FLL, LIR, GDL and PTY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Calgary is 1 hour ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from YYC to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SJC. 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 YYC

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, United Airlines and WestJet. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SFO to YYC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to YYC ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes to 2 hours 47 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,019 miles (1,639 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 50 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

69 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via YLW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC).