Travelling 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 55 minutes.
Edmonton is one hour ahead of San Francisco and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Flights from SFO to YEG start at 13:05 — the earliest with Air Canada. The last departure is at 15:40 with WestJet. Overall, you can choose from four weekly San Francisco International Airport to Edmonton International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your SFO to YEG flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Flying into Edmonton (and then seeing more of Canada!) is a cinch with Air Canada. This popular airline offers direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Edmonton International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Air Canada on this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Edmonton International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SFO and YEG include:
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
Vancouver International Airport
Calgary Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
At the moment, Rs27,477 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs65,333. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from SFO to YEG. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Edmonton International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Picking up cheap flights from SFO to YEG is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' 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, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Edmonton International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to SFO:
Arriving at Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Reserve a hotel near YEG if you're on a late San Francisco International Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Edmonton International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Alamo or Hertz and explore beyond Edmonton's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Edmonton International Airport around one week in advance.
When to fly to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
It's time to choose your travel 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'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Edmonton International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Edmonton, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC to 25ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SFO to YEG in February. Temperatures average between -25ºC and 0ºC then.
Explore more of Canada
Edmonton has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Canada you should also see. Around 274 kilometres south of Edmonton, a visit to Calgary will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Calgary Stampede Trailblazer Centre, Calgary Tower and Peace Bridge.
Around 483 kilometres east of Edmonton, Saskatoon is another favourite stop in Canada. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Remai Modern, Wanuskewin Heritage Park and St. John's Anglican Cathedral.
