San Francisco to Calgary (SFO–YYC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 7 | 738 | 2h47 | Star Alliance | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 7 | 738 | 2h42 | Star Alliance | – | |
| WS WestJet | 7 | 737 | 2h35 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Calgary from San Francisco
| 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% | – |
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 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).