What percentage of San Francisco to Toronto flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 34% of flights from San Francisco to Toronto were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop.

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

The direct flight from San Francisco to Toronto typically takes 5 hours and 5 minutes. This non-stop journey covers a distance of 3629 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to 10 hours and 14 minutes, reflecting the additional time for layovers and connecting flights.

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

Historically, deals for flights from San Francisco to Toronto are classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations and opportunities for savings occur regularly. Setting a price alert could be beneficial to capture these frequent deals as they become available.

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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 $389–$669, with a median of $533 over a 90-day period. Right now, current fares are near the typical level, and about 14% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Toronto? The most affordable months to travel are April, with a median fare of $238, followed by October at $266, and February with a median of $269. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Toronto takes about 10h 40m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, as only 34% of recent fares were for direct flights from San Francisco to Toronto. For connecting itineraries, the median number of stopovers is 2.

The route from San Francisco to Toronto covers a distance of 3629 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. This distance means you are traveling a considerable but not extreme distance, typically involving several hours in the air.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Toronto

Regular price: $322 - $453

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Toronto is $322 to $453. The current lowest deal is $299 with WestJet, for travel from Oct 16-Oct 18.

now $299

Low $322

High $453

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Toronto

Flights from San Francisco to Toronto are cheapest in April, with a median price of $238. The most expensive month to fly is August, with a median price of $613. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $238

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $613

Jan

Feb

Mar

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Toronto

Porter Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Toronto

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Toronto

San Francisco (SFO) - Toronto (YYZ)

WestJet

$650

$345

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Toronto

San Francisco (SFO) - Toronto (YYZ)

WestJet

$831

$383

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Toronto

San Francisco (SFO) - Toronto (YYZ)

WestJet

$784

$386

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Toronto

San Francisco (SFO) - Toronto (YYZ)

WestJet

$642

$308

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Toronto

San Francisco (SFO) - Toronto (YYZ)

WestJet

$719

$342

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Toronto

San Francisco (SFO) - Toronto (YYZ)

WestJet

$705

$358

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 19

$785 → $303

61%

3 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 18

$785 → $303

61%

4 nights

Aug 16 - Aug 20

$782 → $303

61%

3 nights

Aug 16 - Aug 19

$783 → $304

61%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Toronto

San Francisco - Toronto route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from SFO to YTO are near the typical level, with a median price of $533.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from SFO to YTO, with a median price of $238.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 10h 40m with connecting flights

The typical flight duration from SFO to YTO is 10h 40m, with most flights having connecting stops.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 34% of recent flights from SFO to YTO are direct, with connecting flights being more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Porter Airlines offers direct flights

Porter Airlines is one of the carriers offering direct flights on the SFO to YTO route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

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

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$298

Toronto main airports to arrive at

Toronto Pearson International (YYZ)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$298

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 in the region.

📍 ~65 km from Toronto (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$416

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Toronto

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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 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $310. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise significantly, with an average of $774. Even booking 7-13 days out shows an average price of $431, indicating that planning a few weeks ahead can lead to considerable savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Toronto was considered to be $389 or less. The median price for this route was $533, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $669. These figures, observed over a 90-day period, can help travelers gauge whether a fare is reasonable.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Toronto include April, with a median price of $238, and October, with a median price of $266. February also offered competitive prices, with a median of $269. These months tend to be significantly more affordable than the annual median price of $533 for this route, based on data over 270 days.

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San Francisco to Toronto: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Toronto

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Toronto

Regular price: $322 - $453

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Toronto is $322 to $453. The current lowest deal is $299 with WestJet, for travel from Oct 16-Oct 18.

now $299

Low $322

High $453

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Toronto

April

Cheapest

Flights from $238

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $613

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

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

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Toronto

San Francisco (SFO) - Toronto (YYZ)

WestJet

$650

$345

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Toronto

San Francisco (SFO) - Toronto (YYZ)

WestJet

$831

$383

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Toronto

San Francisco (SFO) - Toronto (YYZ)

WestJet

$784

$386

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Toronto

San Francisco (SFO) - Toronto (YYZ)

WestJet

$642

$308

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Toronto

San Francisco (SFO) - Toronto (YYZ)

WestJet

$719

$342

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Toronto

San Francisco (SFO) - Toronto (YYZ)

WestJet

$705

$358

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 19

$785 → $303

61%

3 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 18

$785 → $303

61%

4 nights

Aug 16 - Aug 20

$782 → $303

61%

3 nights

Aug 16 - Aug 19

$783 → $304

61%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Toronto