Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Edmonton International Airport is 2 hours 58 minutes. Edmonton's timezone is UTC-6, making Edmonton 1 hour ahead of San Francisco.
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Edmonton International Airport start from 10:00 — the first with Air Canada. The latest departure is the 14:25 option with WestJet. In total, there are 11 services every week between SFO and YEG.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
WestJet runs direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Edmonton International Airport. Book with this popular airline, and get ready to see the sights in Edmonton — plus maybe even more of Canada if time allows.
If you want to break up your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Edmonton International Airport, consider adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that interests you. Popular stopovers on the SFO - YEG route are:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Vancouver International Airport
Calgary International Airport
Don't forget, you might need a visa to enter Canada. Visa regulations can differ and travel documentation requirements often change. Before organising your cheap ticket from SFO to YEG, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Edmonton International Airport is P3,920. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P12,818. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from SFO to YEG, reserve your trip 9 months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Edmonton International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Use filters to tailor your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Edmonton International Airport. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Located around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco, San Francisco International Airport can be reached in approximately 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport is roughly 47 minutes.
Got an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Edmonton International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near SFO:
Arriving at Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
If you're coming in on a late flight from San Francisco International Airport to Edmonton International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near YEG:
Getting from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to central Edmonton
Edmonton International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Edmonton. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 34 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 10 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Edmonton International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Edmonton in May.
Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Edmonton International Airport for July if you want to visit Edmonton during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10 ºC and 25 ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between -25 ºC and 0 ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SFO to YEG sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Edmonton
Start your Edmonton trip right by finding a great stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from SFO to YEG, browse our range of accommodation options including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Royal Alberta Museum, Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building are among the things you can't miss in Edmonton.
Complete your Edmonton trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Edmonton International Airport, discover our low prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to find the best car rental price for your Edmonton getaway.