San Francisco to Calgary (SFO–YYC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SFO–YYC is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet, United Airlines and SAS lead the route. The flight covers 1,019 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS WestJet Also: AM, KL, QF | 21 | 737, 738, 7M8 | 2h40 | – | AM, KL, QF | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC | 16 | 7M8, B38M | 2h50 | Star Alliance | AC | |
| SK SAS | 7 | 7S8 | 2h40 | Star Alliance | – | |
| DE Condor | 3 | – | – | – | – | |
| CNK CNK | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Calgary from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→YYC | SJC→YYC | STS→YYC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 30 mi | 66 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 87 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 40m | 2h 14m | 2h 37m |
| Departure OTP | 53% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · YYC: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 7:00 PM in Calgary.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to YYC
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) are connected by nonstop service from WestJet, United Airlines, SAS and Condor. With 87 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SFO to YYC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to YYC is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,019 miles (1,639 km). There are approximately 87 weekly flights outbound and 83 return, totaling 170 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Seattle–Tacoma, Vancouver and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC), Santa Rosa (STS) and Monterey (MRY).