Travelling from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Calgary International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 2 hours 55 minutes.
San Francisco is one hour behind Calgary and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Take your pick of 25 weekly Calgary International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights. The 07:30 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight available. WestJet operates the latest service of the day at 19:20.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your YYC to SFO flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
United Airlines is your gateway to discovering San Francisco (and maybe even some other great parts of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Calgary International Airport to San Francisco International Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with United Airlines on this route.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering YYC to SFO flights. An exceptional 81.67% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Calgary International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is 79 €. A return ticket right now is 116 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from YYC to SFO, book your trip nine months before your departure.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Calgary International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Calgary International Airport (YYC)
YYC is located at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
65.39% of flights taking off from Calgary International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Calgary International Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Calgary. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Calgary International Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to YYC:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Calgary International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Pick up a San Francisco International Airport rental car and explore San Francisco and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are top outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to the centre of San Francisco has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The quietest month for a flight from Calgary International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit San Francisco based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Book your flights from Calgary International Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from YYC to SFO sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another favourite stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.