C$ 78 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Alberta

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Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Calgary
Calgary1 stopC$ 254
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Calgary1 stopC$ 254

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Alberta

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Alberta that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Alberta

lun., 8 sep. - jue., 11 sep.
Flair Airlines Logo
10:15 a.m. - 6:10 p.m.SFO-YYC
6h 55m1 stop
Flair Airlines Logo
9:15 p.m. - 9:30 a.m.YYC-SFO
13h 15m1 stop
C$ 254Flair Airlines
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mié., 13 ago. - mié., 20 ago.
Air Canada Logo
11:35 a.m. - 5:40 p.m.SFO-YEG
5h 05m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
6:00 a.m. - 10:33 a.m.YEG-SFO
5h 33m1 stop
C$ 269Air Canada
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mié., 20 ago. - sáb., 30 ago.
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7:30 a.m. - 11:13 a.m.SFO-YYC
2h 43mdirect
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1:25 p.m. - 6:43 p.m.YYC-SFO
6h 18m1 stop
C$ 272
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mié., 13 ago. - mié., 20 ago.
Air Canada Logo
7:10 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.SFO-YEG
6h 00m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
10:15 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.YEG-SFO
3h 05mdirect
C$ 274Air Canada
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mié., 13 ago. - mié., 20 ago.
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6:05 p.m. - 9:49 p.m.SFO-YYC
2h 44mdirect
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12:00 p.m. - 6:43 p.m.YYC-SFO
7h 43m1 stop
C$ 275
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vie., 15 ago. - lun., 18 ago.
WestJet Logo
7:30 a.m. - 11:13 a.m.SFO-YYC
2h 43mdirect
WestJet Logo
9:55 a.m. - 11:56 a.m.YYC-SFO
3h 01mdirect
C$ 282WestJet
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dom., 10 ago. - lun., 18 ago.
WestJet Logo
7:30 a.m. - 11:13 a.m.SFO-YYC
2h 43mdirect
WestJet Logo
9:55 a.m. - 11:56 a.m.YYC-SFO
3h 01mdirect
C$ 290WestJet
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sáb., 9 ago. - mié., 13 ago.
United Airlines Logo
6:46 p.m. - 10:26 p.m.SFO-YYC
2h 40mdirect
United Airlines Logo
7:30 a.m. - 9:26 a.m.YYC-SFO
2h 56mdirect
C$ 319United Airlines
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lun., 21 jul. - vie., 25 jul.
United Airlines Logo
6:46 p.m. - 10:26 p.m.SFO-YYC
2h 40mdirect
United Airlines Logo
7:30 a.m. - 9:26 a.m.YYC-SFO
2h 56mdirect
C$ 342United Airlines
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jue., 9 oct. - jue., 16 oct.
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:45 a.m. - 4:34 p.m.SFO-YEG
8h 49m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:24 p.m. - 8:48 a.m.YEG-SFO
16h 24m2 stops
C$ 428Alaska Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Alberta flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Alberta to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Alberta flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Alberta.

The cheapest ticket to Alberta from San Francisco found in the last 72 hours was to Calgary, at C$ 162 round-trip. The most popular route is from San Francisco (SFO) to Calgary (YYC), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was C$ 162.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to Alberta?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at C$ 175 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Alberta?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Alberta, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Alberta is May, when tickets cost C$ 293 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 554 and C$ 464 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Alberta?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Alberta clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Alberta on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from San Francisco to Alberta. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Alberta?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Alberta, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on the flight from San Francisco to Alberta, you should book around 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flightC$ 78
Best time to beat the crowds (22% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Edmonton

FAQs - booking Alberta flights

  • Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Alberta?

    Since you will be leaving the U.S. when you fly from San Francisco to Alberta, you will need to bring your passport along with you when you depart for San Francisco International Airport or one of the other airports in the area. You will not, however, need to worry about obtaining a visa to travel from the U.S. to Canada in most cases.

  • Will I need to go through customs when I arrive in Alberta?

    When you arrive in Alberta from San Francisco, you will need to go through customs. All those who travel from the U.S. to Canada will need to make their way through customs before leaving the airport.

  • Are flights from San Francisco to Alberta with layovers available?

    Flying from San Francisco to Alberta direct will take approximately three hours depending on which Canadian airport you choose as your arrival point. But there are some flights from San Francisco to Alberta that include layovers in cities like Medicine Hat and Grande Prairie that will extend your travel time to nine hours or more. It’s best to search for direct flights that will help you avoid these long layovers.

  • Which Alberta airport is my best option when flying from San Francisco?

    Alberta is more than 660,447 km² in size, which makes it right around the same size as Texas. For this reason, you should always choose the Alberta airport that will put you as close as possible to your final destination. Calgary International Airport and Edmonton International Airport are usually the most convenient options, but you should also consider other international airports throughout Alberta.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Alberta?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Alberta.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Alberta?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from San Francisco to Alberta is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Alberta?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from San Francisco to Alberta with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Alberta?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from San Francisco to Alberta up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Alberta?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Alberta is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost C$ 192 on average. Morning departures are around 3% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Alberta is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is C$ 304.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Alberta

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from San Francisco to the following destinations at these prices or less: Edmonton C$ 306 one-way - C$ 279 round-trip; Calgary C$ 136 one-way - C$ 293 round-trip
  • When you’re flying from San Francisco to Alberta, you have three different airports in the San Francisco area to choose from for your departure. These are San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) in San Jose, and Oakland International Airport (OAK) in Oakland. SFO offers the most options for direct flights to Canada.
  • Alberta is home to a handful of international airports, but the best options for those looking to fly direct to Alberta typically are Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG). They’re two of the largest airports in Alberta—and Canada as a whole—so you will be able to find the most direct flights to them from the San Francisco area.
  • Several airlines specialize in providing direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Calgary International Airport and Edmonton International Airport. Air Canada, WestJet, and United Airlines will all be able to get you to Alberta without requiring you to catch connecting flights.
  • Since flying from San Francisco to Alberta will technically be an international flight, you should plan to arrive at San Francisco International Airport at least three hours before your scheduled takeoff. You’re welcome to relax in one of the airport's many lounges while you wait, such as the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge, which is available to all those who choose to fly from San Francisco to Alberta on Air Canada flights.
  • Most of the airlines that will be able to take you from San Francisco to Alberta will allow you to bring a carry-on bag on your flight without subjecting you to any fees. But you will be required to pay extra to check a bag on Air Canada, WestJet, and United Airlines, so make sure to account for this when creating your travel budget.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from San Francisco to Alberta

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Alberta. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8849 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
8.1Crew
7.0Entertainment
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Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

2.0 MediocreWilliam, Jun 2025SFO - SAN
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Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

Flight was late as pilot crew had to land at different airport in their previous flight. Passengers boarded and had to wait for pilots inside plane. Series of incomplete and unnecessary announcements by an annoying voice, rather than complete, informative announcements.

Breakfast was not loaded at SFO due to catering company change. Seems like a major airline at a major hub would have thought of something else or warned passengers to pick up food before boarding a 3 hour flight.

Boarding seemed to be organized bedlam. For what ever reason, preboarding took longer than 20 minutes. Made the plane 20 minutes late taking off. Luckily we arrived on time. Flight crew seemed very friendly. Only slight turbulence.

They hired a new catering company the same day of my flight. They botched the job by not delivering the right carts and after THREE HOURS waiting, the flight crew timed out (flight was 19 hours long and FAA rules state crew can’t work more than 14 hours long). So they CANCELED OUR FLIGHT!! Worst experience ever. Avoid UAL at all costs.

The personnel were professional and friendly. The Boeing 737 Max 9 is too claustrophobic and was very warm at both airport gates, and still warm in the air.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

get E+, a must for 5 hours flight if you are tall

Liked fold flat bed. Didn’t like having no window. Didn’t like poor choice of food and being served dinner very late, hours after take off of a 7:40pm flight. Servers not friendly. Food horrible in business class.

Generally good. However. The flight left 30 mins behind schedule with no reason given.

Flight delayed, missed my pick-up had to Uber, plus missed dinner and medication, so sad!

Not only was the flight delayed more than 3 hours but also there was no internet or movies on the flight. It was Flair/Spirit quality of experience at Westjet prices

West Jet flight was cancelled and I was not notified. I found out when I tried to check in on-line. Spent 4 hours on the phone with West Jet and Just Fly trying to figure what happened.

Only issue was checking in took over an hour and was very stressful. It all worked out, but we weren't sure for a while.

We purchased premium flex tickets for our overseas flight to London. I have food, allergies, so I knew I wouldn't be able to get a full meal. WestJet doesn't seem to provide any way for people like myself to register their allergies ahead of time. I was given one small package of crackers and cheese as my meal. I was told there were no more packages available and no other alternatives for food. The flight attendant seemed quite disinterested in providing service. That stands in stark contrast to other Westjet flights where the flight attendants have gone out of their way to provide service.

Lots of overhead storage and a good crew and service.

On time. Friendly and efficient staff at check in and flight crew.

The flight was ahead of schedule. A half glass of juice and a cookie is pathetic! No entertainment possibilities. Not even a plug-in for phone or IPad if you wanted to watch a downloaded movie. Back to flying Air Canada!

The flight was ahead of schedule. A half glass of juice and a cookie is pathetic!

Bad experience boarding and flight got delayed didn’t make it to my next flight

The food on the trip Toronto to Athens could be better: the chicken didn’t taste good.

Before final boarding, my husband and I — both seniors — were told that we could not bring our carry-on bags with us due to being in Zone 6. The staff took our bags with little explanation, stating it was policy. While we understand boarding procedures may vary by zone, the way we were spoken to was unnecessarily rude and dismissive. We felt disrespected and singled out, and the interaction left us deeply uncomfortable. As seniors, we expect to be treated with courtesy and dignity, especially during travel when accommodations and communication matter most. We hope you will look into this matter and ensure better training for staff in handling such situations with more empathy and professionalism.

Easy boarding and comfortable seating were plusses. Enjoyed the experience and good service from the captain and crew. Many thanks...!

Somehow, my booking was under my preferred name instead of my legal name so they almost didn’t let me board the plane at LAX. This problem should have been notified to me when I was still in Toronto.

Poor air traffic controller staffing led to a 50%reduction on flights so we got to wait 4 hrs for our flight! Very disorganized at the gate Poor communication with customers

They are a great airline, and i enjoying flying with them. However my experience with booking through Kayak was a horrible experience. With all the restrictions and glitches of website. My entire bookings by kayak was wrong. And there was no possible way of fixing anything with them, because they hand over responsibility to the airline after purchase is made. Will not be booking through Kayak again and will inform my family and friends not to as well.

Excellent crew, great food despite catering issues. We need more people like this.

1. The PA system was painfully loud. 2. Overhead bin #33 was missing—I find this troubling.

This leg was run by United. Food was ok and the regular menu was actually not good ( Hindu meal was fine). Crew was fantastic

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