Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Edmonton International Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 3 hours.
Edmonton's timezone is UTC-6, making Edmonton one hour ahead of San Francisco.
Flights from SFO to YEG start at 13:05 — the earliest with Air Canada. The last service of the day is at 14:25 with WestJet. In total, you can take your pick of 11 weekly San Francisco International Airport to Edmonton International Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your SFO to YEG flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Air Canada has direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Edmonton International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Edmonton — and maybe even more of Canada if you have time.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Air Canada.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Edmonton International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SFO and YEG:
Calgary International Airport
Vancouver International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
At the moment, $61 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $184. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from SFO to YEG, book your trip six months ahead of your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Edmonton International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SFO to YEG.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Edmonton International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of the flights that depart from San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% land on schedule at their destination.
San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometers from central San Francisco. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your vacation off to a leisurely start by staying near SFO. Whether you have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Edmonton International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Consider staying in a hotel near YEG if you're taking a late San Francisco International Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with an Edmonton International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Alamo or Hertz and discover more of Edmonton and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Edmonton International Airport around one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to central Edmonton
From Edmonton International Airport, Edmonton is approximately 32 kilometers away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the center driving.
It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Edmonton International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Edmonton. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Edmonton International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Edmonton during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SFO to YEG in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -25ºC (-13ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Edmonton, now it's time to discover other corners of Canada. Journey about 274 kilometers south to Calgary to check off its leading attractions. From Calgary Tower to Heritage Park Historical Village and Glenbow Museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Saskatoon is another must-experience destination in Canada and is around 483 kilometers east of Edmonton. No trip is complete without experiencing Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Remai Modern and Meewasin valley centre.
