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$122+ Cheap flights from Calgary (YYC) to San Francisco (SFO)

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YYC — SFO
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Calgary to San Francisco are usually found in September or May, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Calgary to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Calgary (YYC) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$183
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$122
(KAYAK)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$230

Good round-trip deal

$182 or less

Good one-way deal

$201 or less
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This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Wed 10/159:55 amYYC - SFO
Nonstop2h 59mWestJet
Tue 10/281:00 pmSFO - YYC
Nonstop2h 48mWestJet
Deal found 8/14$183
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/107:25 pmYYC - SFO
Nonstop2h 59mWestJet
Wed 9/177:30 amSFO - YYC
Nonstop2h 43mWestJet
Deal found 8/13$184
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/229:55 amYYC - SFO
Nonstop2h 59mWestJet
Fri 10/311:00 pmSFO - YYC
Nonstop2h 48mWestJet
Deal found 8/14$186
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/277:25 pmYYC - SFO
Nonstop2h 59mWestJet
Sat 10/412:50 pmSFO - YYC
Nonstop2h 44mWestJet
Deal found 8/13$188
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/119:55 amYYC - SFO
Nonstop2h 59mWestJet
Tue 10/1412:50 pmSFO - YYC
Nonstop2h 44mWestJet
Deal found 8/14$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Thu 9/47:25 pmYYC - SFO
Nonstop2h 59mWestJet
Sun 9/77:30 amSFO - YYC
Nonstop2h 43mWestJet
Deal found 8/13$191
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/39:55 amYYC - SFO
Nonstop2h 59mWestJet
Tue 9/1612:50 pmSFO - YYC
Nonstop2h 44mWestJet
Deal found 8/13$192
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/107:30 pmYYC - SFO
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/1710:15 amSFO - YYC
1 stop12h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$194
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/107:25 pmYYC - SFO
Nonstop2h 59mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/2410:15 amSFO - YYC
2 stops9h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$195
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/249:55 amYYC - SFO
Nonstop2h 59mWestJet
Wed 10/812:50 pmSFO - YYC
Nonstop2h 44mWestJet
Deal found 8/14$196
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/267:00 amYYC - SFO
1 stop7h 57mWestJet
Sun 9/287:30 amSFO - YYC
Nonstop2h 43mWestJet
Deal found 8/14$197
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Sat 9/69:55 amYYC - SFO
Nonstop2h 59mWestJet
Mon 9/812:50 pmSFO - YYC
Nonstop2h 44mWestJet
Deal found 8/14$198

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Calgary to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Calgary to San Francisco that are best for you.

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CalgarySan Francisco

YYC - SFO

YYCSFO

Calgary

Wed 10/15

9:55 am-11:54 am

Nonstop2h 59m

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

1:00 pm-4:48 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

$183

CalgarySan Francisco

YYC - SFO

YYCSFO

Calgary

Wed 9/10

7:25 pm-9:24 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

7:30 am-11:13 am

Nonstop2h 43m

$184

CalgarySan Francisco

YYC - SFO

YYCSFO

Calgary

Wed 10/22

9:55 am-11:54 am

Nonstop2h 59m

San Francisco

Fri 10/31

1:00 pm-4:48 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

$186

CalgarySan Francisco

YYC - SFO

YYCSFO

Calgary

Sat 9/27

7:25 pm-9:24 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

San Francisco

Sat 10/4

12:50 pm-4:34 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

$188

CalgarySan Francisco

YYC - SFO

YYCSFO

Calgary

Sat 10/11

9:55 am-11:54 am

Nonstop2h 59m

San Francisco

Tue 10/14

12:50 pm-4:34 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

$190

CalgarySan Francisco

YYC - SFO

YYCSFO

Calgary

Thu 9/4

7:25 pm-9:24 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

7:30 am-11:13 am

Nonstop2h 43m

$191

CalgarySan Francisco

YYC - SFO

YYCSFO

Calgary

Thu 9/25

7:25 pm-9:24 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

San Francisco

Tue 10/7

7:30 am-11:13 am

Nonstop2h 43m

$192

CalgarySan Francisco

YYC - SFO

YYCSFO

Calgary

Sun 9/14

9:55 am-11:54 am

Nonstop2h 59m

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

12:50 pm-4:34 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

$192

CalgarySan Francisco

YYC - SFO

YYCSFO

Calgary

Wed 9/3

9:55 am-11:54 am

Nonstop2h 59m

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

12:50 pm-4:34 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

$192

CalgarySan Francisco

YYC - SFO

YYCSFO

Calgary

Wed 9/10

7:30 pm-9:30 am

1 stop15h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

10:15 am-11:32 pm

1 stop12h 17m

$194

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The best insider tips for Calgary to San Francisco flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Calgary to San Francisco trip
Airlines
WestJet

EconoFlex includes one free checked bag and free seat selection.


Premium fares offer priority boarding and two checked bags.

Read more about WestJetby Mark Chesnut
Air Canada

Economy Flex includes free seat selection and one checked bag.


Preferred Seats offer extra space; free for Aeroplan Elite or Economy Latitude.

Read more about Air Canadaby Jessica Macdonald
United Airlines

Basic Economy restricts carry-ons; exceptions for Premier members or select routes.


Economy Plus offers extra legroom and priority boarding for MileagePlus Premier members.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Airports
YYC

For a quick ride into downtown Calgary, use Route 300 rapid transit bus from YYC, stopping at both terminals.

Read more about YYCby Jenna Scatena
SFO

Use BART for an affordable trip from SFO to downtown San Francisco, taking about 40 minutes.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
Our travel experts
Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on WestJet

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Air Canada

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines and SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

Expert on YYC

Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

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Best time to book a flight from Calgary to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Calgary with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Calgary to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Calgary to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Calgary to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 84 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 Calgary to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Calgary to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Calgary to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 YYC to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Calgary to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Calgary to San Francisco in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 79% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Calgary to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on August 10, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Calgary to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Calgary to San Francisco. 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 August 14, 2025.

The most flights from YYC to SFO are scheduled on a Wednesday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated August 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and WestJet from Calgary to San Francisco. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,015 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,949 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Calgary to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Calgary to San Francisco?

    Booking a flight from Calgary (YYC) to San Francisco (SFO) is your only option if you wish to fly from Calgary to San Francisco. On a typical day, there are 9 flights from Calgary to San Francisco, all of which are around 2h 52m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 4 airlines when you book a flight from Calgary to San Francisco.

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

    The Calgary to San Francisco flight path was viewed by 52 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Calgary to San Francisco round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Calgary to San Francisco is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $101 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Canada and Delta, starting at $104 and $145 round-trip. United Airlines is currently priced 58% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Calgary to San Francisco on time: KLM (85%), Air Canada (77%), United Airlines (77%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Calgary to San Francisco is $121. On average you can expect to pay $266. The most popular route, (Calgary - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $160.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Calgary to San Francisco 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 Calgary to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Calgary to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Calgary to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 4 airlines flying from Calgary to San Francisco

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Calgary to San Francisco. 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$101Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$104Average$213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$145Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
WestJetCheapest$147Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%

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