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$86+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Banff, AB, Canada

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — YYC
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Banff are usually found in May or September, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Banff

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Banff flight deals. Data was last updated July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$193
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$86
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$328
From San Francisco to Banff
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Banff
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Banff. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1010:15 amSFO - YYC
2 stops9h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/19:55 amYYC - SFO
Nonstop2h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$193
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/227:30 amSFO - YYC
Nonstop2h 43mWestJet
Sun 8/249:00 amYYC - SFO
1 stop5h 59mWestJet
Deal found 7/28$195
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/124:35 pmSFO - YYC
1 stop7h 07mAir Canada
Fri 9/193:50 pmYYC - SFO
2 stops8h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$197

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San Francisco

Wed 9/10

10:15 am-8:35 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Calgary

Wed 10/1

9:55 am-11:54 am

Nonstop2h 59m

$193

San FranciscoCalgary

SFO - YYC

SFOYYC

San Francisco

Fri 8/22

7:30 am-11:13 am

Nonstop2h 43m

Calgary

Sun 8/24

9:00 am-1:59 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$195

San FranciscoCalgary

SFO - YYC

SFOYYC

San Francisco

Fri 9/12

4:35 pm-12:42 am

1 stop7h 07m

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Fri 9/19

3:50 pm-11:09 pm

2 stops8h 19m

$197

San FranciscoCalgary

SFO - YYC

SFOYYC

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

10:15 am-10:00 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$86

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SFO - YYC

SFOYYC

San Francisco

Sun 8/31

2:45 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$97

San FranciscoCalgary

SFO - YYC

SFOYYC

San Francisco

Thu 8/21

4:35 pm-12:43 am

1 stop7h 08m

$98

San FranciscoCalgary

SFO - YYC

SFOYYC

San Francisco

Fri 8/22

7:30 am-11:13 am

Nonstop2h 43m

$142

San FranciscoCalgary

SFO - YYC

SFOYYC

San Francisco

Sun 10/26

8:38 am-12:26 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

$145

San FranciscoCalgary

SFO - YYC

SFOYYC

San Francisco

Tue 8/12

10:15 am-10:25 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$146

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Deals found on 7/28

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Banff

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Banff?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Banff. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Banff, you should look to book at least 82 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Banff?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Banff (average of $300). Flying from San Francisco to Banff in February is currently the most expensive (average of $402). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to B4N?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Banff. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Banff as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Banff?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Banff. Price data was last updated on July 27, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Banff flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Banff

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Banff. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to B4N are scheduled on a Wednesday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Banff

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Banff. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Banff. Reviews last updated July 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and WestJet from San Francisco to Banff to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,975 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,837 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Flair Airlines
6.0
Okay
247 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Banff?

    If you book a flight to Banff from San Francisco, you will be flying from San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 11.8 mi from the center of San Francisco. There are 13 flights from San Francisco to Banff per day from 5 different airlines.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Banff flight route?

    Flights from San Francisco to Banff have been viewed 180 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Banff one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Banff are WestJet ($97), Air Canada ($98), and Flair Airlines ($106).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Banff?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Banff are Condor (96%), United Airlines (88%) and Air Canada (87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Banff?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Banff? While on average our users pay $1,316, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $89. The most popular route (San Francisco - Calgary), is priced around $174.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Banff that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Banff flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Banff?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Banff.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Banff?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Banff by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Banff?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Banff (average of $300). Flying from San Francisco to Banff in February is currently the most expensive (average of $402). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from San Francisco to Banff

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Banff. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$88Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$115Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$125Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
WestJetCheapest$158Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Flair AirlinesCheapest$160Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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