San Francisco to Toronto (SFO–YYZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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–YYZ is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, United Airlines and Porter Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,254 miles in approximately 5h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada Also: NZ, OS, SN, SQ | 35 | 223, 320, 7M9, B38M | 4h51-5h | Star Alliance | NZ, OS, SN, SQ | |
| UA United Airlines | 21 | 738, 7M9, B38M | 5h-5h13 | Star Alliance | – | |
| PD Porter Airlines Also: TS | 7 | E295 | 4h52 | – | TS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Toronto from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→YYZ | OAK→YYZ | SJC→YYZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 11 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 137 | – | – |
| Flight time | 5h | 4h 20m | 4h 35m |
| Departure OTP | 28% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · YYZ: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 9:00 PM in Toronto.
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.
UP Express from T1 to Union Station runs every 15 minutes (25 min, CAD $12.35). The station is inside T1; take the LINK train from T3 arrivals first (free, 3 min). Taxis to downtown use a meter; expect CAD $55–75.Ride-hail (Uber, Lyft) picks up at the designated Ground Transportation area; follow signs. TTC buses run to the Kipling and Bloor–Yonge subway stations (CAD $3.30) for a longer but cheaper option. Car rental agencies are at T1 and accessible from T3 via the LINK train.
Humid continental climate. Winters are harsh (−10 to −1°C, December–March) with significant snowfall. Pearson closes runways for plowing and de-icing regularly, causing wave delays. Ice storms (freezing rain) are more disruptive than snowfall and can halt operations for hours. Buffalo-effect lake-effect snow can bring heavy accumulations with little warning.
Summers are warm and humid (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that delay departures July–August. Spring and fall are pleasant but unpredictable. YYZ connections in winter require significant schedule buffer. It is Canada's most weather-disrupted major hub.
SFO–YYZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to YYZ
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, United Airlines and Porter Airlines. With 137 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SFO to YYZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to YYZ is about 5 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,254 miles (3,627 km). There are approximately 137 weekly flights outbound and 133 return, totaling 270 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Cleveland Hopkins. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Concord (CCR).