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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Alberta?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Alberta from San Francisco usually cost between C$ 358 and C$ 630 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 285 on Multiple Airlines (22 Oct–26 Oct).

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Alberta flight route?

The cheapest ticket to Alberta from San Francisco found in the last 5 days was to Calgary, at C$ 293 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 5 days was C$ 293.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to Alberta is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost C$ 436 on average. Morning departures are around 24% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Alberta is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is C$ 572.

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

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$ 536 on average.

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

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Alberta is October, when tickets cost C$ 339 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 607 and C$ 565 respectively.

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Alberta on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday 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 get a below-average price on a flight from San Francisco to Alberta, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 48% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

November

Cheapest flight

C$ 155
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (12% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Calgary

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.

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: Calgary C$ 214 one-way - C$ 384 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 flying from San Francisco to Alberta

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Alberta? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10197 reviews
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
6.7Food
Airline reviews

The air hostess was excellent. I have taken so many flight domestic and international, this is the first time the air hostess was so caring. She was a delight

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sep 2026
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The air hostess was excellent. I have taken so many flight domestic and international, this is the first time the air hostess was so caring. She was a delight

We paid extra to check our bags ($90*2=$180) but our luggage remained in Frankfurt. VERY DISAPPOINTED as we were promised that our luggage would go to our destination. We had to pay 90€ to take a taxi back to the airport in Split the next day to get our bags so we would not miss our next step on our trip. We think we should be reimbursed for our checked bags. How can we coordinate this?

Excellent communication from the staff. We actually arrived early. Very friendly and professional staff.

Some crew were unfriendly or in some cases just straight up rude.

Entertainment kept turning itself off. Gave up on watching a movie.

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

The pilots were late and it made us 1 hour late. The meat was tough and bok choy was also tough.

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.

Basics were there, but a 5:15 flight with almost no food ans no entertainment, it is quite long.

Backpack should NOT allowed put in the flight bin , only put it under the seat. I can't find space put my carry on luggage!!! and I pay for it ! that was very bad experience

Due to delays at SFO, my WestJet light missed its connecting WestJet flight. If they had held the plane in Calgary for 15 minutes, 2 families with children would not have been stranded in Calgary for more than 24 hours. I understand the need to be on-time, but when it is the same company, you would think they could make a phone call. Or maybe they could go to a higher altitude to make up for lost time? Instead of attempting to put us on another flight, they rescheduled us for the same connecting flight 24 hours later. We then had to scramble to find a hotel, which they state that they were not responsible for since the delay was not their fault and therefore became an additional out of pocket expense for us. The customer service is severely lacking here at this company. They also mentioned that if we purchased our tickets through a 3rd party site (Kayak) versus WestJet directly, that they couldn't help us. Seriously?? Additionally, we lost 2 days of travel and missed out on tours and taxis that were pre-booked. I will not be using WestJet again,

They lost my bag. Hopefully it will be here tomorrow.

Kayak was the problem! The tickets we bought did not allow for carry on or checked luggage and we ended up paying more for those services than the tickets! The paperwork Kayak provided for the receipt left the luggage policy for Westair intentionally blank. This was intentionally decietful on Kayak's part. Our additional cost was over $400.00! I will be calling customer service today asking for refunds and I will keep you informed on any review sites as I can. Keith

They cancelled and moved my flight with no email or text or any other notice. I discovered this only when I attempted to check in for my flight. Actual flying experience was above average.

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!

Flight was delayed 1.5 hours. Baggage took 45 minutes to reach carousel

The flight was on time - which is good. But pretty much every other aspect of the experience was bad. They charged 55$ for a carry on bag!

Flight was old and the seats were not comfortable at all. They made me pay 55$ to take my carry-on bag onboard.

The seats were very comfortable. However the meal on the transatlantic portion of the trip was not very good, even by airline food standards.

They made my minor daughter leave the area and go back though security during a flight connection with her checked luggage

Amazing and light experience, boarding on time, crew is super nice, clean salon and special thanks for movies availability. Provided by United Airlines

737-8 Max is an awful design. Toilets in the rear are inaccessible for most of the flight due to service carts.

No TV on the flight. The charging outlet was not working. No food, even a sandwich. The served orange was poor quality.

I was charge a baggage checking fee $68!! I volunteered to check my duffle bag which usually goes under my seat!

Very rude gate attendants in San Francisco who didn’t let me bring my little carry on (smaller than usual size) and after boarding I realized that there still were a lot of overhead compartment space (like a full section available in some spots). That made me lose 30 minutes at my destination at 1am and it could have broken something fragile that I had in it

The flight from SFO to YVR was delayed and my bag did not make it to my next flight from YVR to SYD. It took almost 3 days after I landed to get my bag and when I got it, it was filled with dust

Flight was on time, staff worked hard to accommodate passengers, Efficient smooth flight, One washroom out of order but not a significant issue Easy short 3 hour flight

From San Francisco to Calgary the seats were uncomfortable. We wish they could lean a bit back.

Flight attendants were super, pilot did a great take off and landing, all in all “Great flight”

Flight was delayed, connection was missed, Airline failed to follow Canadian Customs and Border rules which could of resulted in the loss of personal property, fine or possibly being arrested. Gates for departures were suddenly changed, and airline lost my clothing and a cased firearm. I have also lost a day of hunting with an outfitter to the tune of $875 per day. Think I’m upset, do not under any circumstances use this airline.

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