What percentage of San Francisco to Toronto flights are direct?

Historically, approximately 21.8% of flights from San Francisco to Toronto have been direct. For flights that include connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This data is based on observations over the trailing 90 days.

How many hours is the flight from San Francisco to Toronto?

A direct flight from San Francisco to Toronto typically takes around 5 hours and 4 minutes. This route covers a distance of 3629 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, historically have a median duration of 11 hours and 9 minutes, which is significantly longer than direct options.

Should I set a price alert for San Francisco to Toronto flights?

Yes, setting a price alert for flights from San Francisco to Toronto is recommended. Historically, this route is classified as one with frequent price changes. This suggests that travelers may benefit from monitoring prices to secure a favorable deal.

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San Francisco to Toronto: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Toronto

For cheap flights from San Francisco to Toronto, fares typically range from $477–$907, with a median of $648. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities for price drops.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Toronto? The data indicates that January is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $243. Following closely are February, with a median fare of $328, and March, where the median fare is $406. These months present the best opportunities for securing lower prices.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Toronto takes about 5h 4m, including connections. Since most itineraries connect at least once, with only 21.8% of recent fares being non-stop, the median connecting flight time is considerably longer at 15h 45m. For those itineraries that do connect, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

The distance between San Francisco and Toronto is 3629 km. This classifies the route as a medium-haul journey, indicating a flight that is neither very short nor extremely long.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Toronto

Regular price: $259 - $623

Prices for flights from San Francisco to Toronto are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Toronto is between $259 and $623. The current lowest deal is $260 with Porter Airlines for travel from Dec 4-Dec 12.

now $260

Low $259

High $623

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Toronto

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Toronto is January, with a median price of $243. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $855. Generally, prices are lower from January to October.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $243

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $855

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Feb

Mar

Apr

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Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Toronto

Porter Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Toronto

Tue, Oct 27

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SFO - Toronto

San Francisco (SFO) - Toronto (YYZ)

Air Transat

$595

$495

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

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SFO - Toronto

San Francisco (SFO) - Toronto (YYZ)

Porter Airlines

$235

$281

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Tue, Nov 10

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SFO - Toronto

San Francisco (SFO) - Toronto (YYZ)

Porter Airlines

$234

$281

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Tue, Nov 10

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SFO - Toronto

San Francisco (SFO) - Toronto (YYZ)

Porter Airlines

$234

$281

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

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SFO - Toronto

San Francisco (SFO) - Toronto (YYZ)

Porter Airlines

$234

$281

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

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SFO - Toronto

San Francisco (SFO) - Toronto (YYZ)

Porter Airlines

$246

$283

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Toronto

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

$408 → $284

30%

3 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 30

$595 → $496

17%

1 night

Apr 26 - Apr 27

$357 → $266

25%

5 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 11

$420 → $333

21%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Toronto

San Francisco - Toronto route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for SFO to YTO are above the typical level, with a median price of $648.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from SFO to YTO, with a median price of $243.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 5h 4m

Direct flights from SFO to YTO typically take 5h 4m, while connecting flights average 15h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, making up 78.2% of available flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Porter Airlines offers direct deals

Porter Airlines has recently offered direct flight deals on the SFO to YTO route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from SFO to YTO are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient option for flights from San Francisco to Toronto.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$325

Toronto main airports to arrive at

Toronto Pearson International (YYZ)

Cheapest

Toronto Pearson International Airport is a good option for flights from San Francisco to Toronto.

📍 ~20 km from Toronto city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$340

Airports nearby Toronto used as alternative

John C. Munro Hamilton International (YHM)

John C. Munro Hamilton International is a useful alternative, especially for low-cost carriers and easier parking.

📍 ~65 km from Toronto (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$443

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Toronto

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Francisco to Toronto is typically 28-59 days before departure. Within this period, the average price observed was $548. Booking 0-6 days out saw average prices rise to $1101, while booking 7-13 days out had an average price of $870. Even booking 60+ days in advance showed a slightly higher average price of $573 compared to the 28-59 day window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Toronto was considered to be $477 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $648. Prices typically ranged up to $907 for the higher end of observed fares.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Toronto, with a median price of $243. February also offered competitive prices, with a median of $328. While March had a median price of $406, it was still significantly lower than the annual median price of $648 for this route.

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San Francisco to Toronto: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Toronto

The distance between San Francisco and Toronto is 3629 km. This classifies the route as a medium-haul journey, indicating a flight that is neither very short nor extremely long.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Toronto

Regular price: $259 - $623

Prices for flights from San Francisco to Toronto are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Toronto is between $259 and $623. The current lowest deal is $260 with Porter Airlines for travel from Dec 4-Dec 12.

now $260

Low $259

High $623

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Toronto

January

Cheapest

Flights from $243

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $855

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Toronto

Porter Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Toronto

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Toronto

San Francisco (SFO) - Toronto (YYZ)

Air Transat

$595

$495

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Toronto

San Francisco (SFO) - Toronto (YYZ)

Porter Airlines

$235

$281

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Toronto

San Francisco (SFO) - Toronto (YYZ)

Porter Airlines

$234

$281

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Toronto

San Francisco (SFO) - Toronto (YYZ)

Porter Airlines

$234

$281

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Toronto

San Francisco (SFO) - Toronto (YYZ)

Porter Airlines

$234

$281

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Toronto

San Francisco (SFO) - Toronto (YYZ)

Porter Airlines

$246

$283

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Toronto

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

$408 → $284

30%

3 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 30

$595 → $496

17%

1 night

Apr 26 - Apr 27

$357 → $266

25%

5 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 11

$420 → $333

21%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Toronto