Can I fly direct from Edmonton to San Francisco?

Direct flights from Edmonton to San Francisco are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the overall options. Historically, approximately 10.5% of flights on this route were direct. For flights with connections, travelers typically experienced two stopovers.

What's the flight time from Edmonton to San Francisco?

The typical direct flight from Edmonton to San Francisco has a duration of approximately 3 hours and 8 minutes. This route covers a distance of 1871 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, on average, take about 6 hours and 25 minutes to reach the destination.

Are non-stop flights from Edmonton to San Francisco worth the extra cost?

Historically, non-stop flights from Edmonton to San Francisco have been approximately 48% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $455, while connecting flights had a median price of $308. Direct flights represented about 4.6% of the available options in the trailing 90 days.

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To San Francisco

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2026-09-23 – 2026-09-30
YEA - San Francisco
83% AI deal score
CA$557
CA$321
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2026-10-15 – 2026-10-19
YEA - San Francisco
78% AI deal score
CA$433
CA$325
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YEA - San Francisco
71% AI deal score
CA$378
CA$325
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2026-09-29 – 2026-10-19
YEA - San Francisco
73% AI deal score
CA$435
CA$328
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YEA - San Francisco
73% AI deal score
CA$435
CA$328
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2026-09-28 – 2026-10-20
YEA - San Francisco
78% AI deal score
CA$457
CA$328
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2026-09-29 – 2026-10-06
YEA - San Francisco
81% AI deal score
CA$507
CA$328
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YEA - San Francisco
81% AI deal score
CA$509
CA$328
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2026-09-28 – 2026-10-19
YEA - San Francisco
78% AI deal score
CA$457
CA$328
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YEA - San Francisco
79% AI deal score
CA$461
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Edmonton to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Edmonton to San Francisco

A typical journey from Edmonton to San Francisco takes about 10h 35m, including connections. This route is classified as a medium-haul flight, covering a distance of 1871 km. Since most itineraries connect at least once, the total travel time accounts for these stopovers.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Edmonton to San Francisco, fares typically range from $273–$544, with a median of $348. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and about 43% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Edmonton to San Francisco? The most affordable months to fly are February, with a median fare of $206, followed by August at $211, and December with a median of $243. Planning your trip during these months can result in significant savings.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 10.5% of recent fares being direct flights from Edmonton to San Francisco. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which contributes to the overall journey time.

How much is a round trip from Edmonton to San Francisco

Regular price: CA$426 - CA$944

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Edmonton to San Francisco typically range from CAD 426 to CAD 944. The current lowest deal is CAD 317 with WestJet for travel from Sep 23-Sep 30.

now CA$317

Low CA$426

High CA$944

The cheapest time to fly from Edmonton to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from YEA to SFO is February, with a median price of $206. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $538. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from CA$206

July

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$538

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Edmonton to San Francisco

Air Canada

Last-minute flights going from Edmonton to San Francisco

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - San Francisco

Edmonton (YEG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Flair Airlines

CA$782

CA$593

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - San Francisco

Edmonton (YEG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

CA$782

CA$690

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - San Francisco

Edmonton (YEG) - San Francisco (SFO)

WestJet

CA$557

CA$321

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - San Francisco

Edmonton (YEG) - San Francisco (SFO)

WestJet

CA$473

CA$332

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - San Francisco

Edmonton (YEG) - San Francisco (SFO)

WestJet

CA$493

CA$332

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - San Francisco

Edmonton (YEG) - San Francisco (SFO)

WestJet

CA$613

CA$442

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 30 - Oct 4

CA$544 → CA$322

41%

7 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 30

CA$552 → CA$361

35%

2 nights

Sep 30 - Oct 2

CA$545 → CA$357

35%

1 night

Sep 30 - Oct 1

CA$545 → CA$357

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Edmonton to San Francisco

Edmonton - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Edmonton to San Francisco are below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for prices as low as $206

Historically, February, August, and December offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a flight duration of 10h 35m

The median flight duration for this route is 10 hours and 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 89.5% of recent fares, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Canada offers direct flights on this route

Air Canada is among the airlines offering direct flights from Edmonton to San Francisco.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Historically, deals for flights on this route appear frequently within a 30-day window.

Edmonton main airports to depart from

Edmonton International (YEG)

Cheapest

Edmonton International (YEG) is a convenient option for flights from Edmonton to San Francisco.

📍 ~27 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CA$319

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a major hub for flights from Edmonton to San Francisco.

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$319

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative, offering extensive domestic options and direct BART rail access.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CA$514

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

$684

Save $576

WestJet

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Edmonton to San Francisco is typically 60 or more days before departure. During the trailing 90 days, tickets bought within this window averaged around $273. Prices tend to increase closer to the departure date, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $445.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Edmonton to San Francisco is considered to be around $273 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $348. Prices can vary, with 75% of deals observed at $544 or less.

Historically, February has been one of the cheapest months to fly from Edmonton to San Francisco, with a median price of $206. August also offered favorable prices, with a median of $211. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $348.

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Edmonton to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Edmonton to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Edmonton to San Francisco

Regular price: CA$426 - CA$944

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Edmonton to San Francisco typically range from CAD 426 to CAD 944. The current lowest deal is CAD 317 with WestJet for travel from Sep 23-Sep 30.

now CA$317

Low CA$426

High CA$944

The cheapest time to fly from Edmonton to San Francisco

February

Cheapest

Flights from CA$206

July

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$538

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Edmonton to San Francisco

Air Canada

Last-minute flights going from Edmonton to San Francisco

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - San Francisco

Edmonton (YEG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Flair Airlines

CA$782

CA$593

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - San Francisco

Edmonton (YEG) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

CA$782

CA$690

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - San Francisco

Edmonton (YEG) - San Francisco (SFO)

WestJet

CA$557

CA$321

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - San Francisco

Edmonton (YEG) - San Francisco (SFO)

WestJet

CA$473

CA$332

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - San Francisco

Edmonton (YEG) - San Francisco (SFO)

WestJet

CA$493

CA$332

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - San Francisco

Edmonton (YEG) - San Francisco (SFO)

WestJet

CA$613

CA$442

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 30 - Oct 4

CA$544 → CA$322

41%

7 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 30

CA$552 → CA$361

35%

2 nights

Sep 30 - Oct 2

CA$545 → CA$357

35%

1 night

Sep 30 - Oct 1

CA$545 → CA$357

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Edmonton to San Francisco