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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Calgary:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 08:47
• Latest: departs at 18:05 and lands at 20:52.

The flight takes about 2h 47m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Calgary:

• Economy class
• First Class

A direct flight from San Francisco to Calgary takes 2h 47m, covering 2,637 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from San Francisco to Calgary range from $419 to $695, with an average of $549 over the past 12 months. Anything below $419 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 72% above the $549 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at $548 return and stopover options via Vancouver Intl (YVR) at $550.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $43–$144 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by WestJet and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Calgary flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $479 to $2,020. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

WestJet is the only airline on the San Francisco to Calgary route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Calgary are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $236, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Calgary Airport (YYC) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $6 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Avis
• Budget
• Thrifty
• Hertz

Flights from San Francisco to Calgary usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Calgary (YYC).

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Calgary most commonly connect through:

• Vancouver Intl (YVR) – 52% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) – 37% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from San Francisco to Calgary. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $520 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $578, a difference of $58.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between San Francisco and Calgary. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• WestJet

Flying via Vancouver Intl (YVR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 04m, compared to 7h 48m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and 8h 06m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

Calgary is 1 hour ahead of San Francisco (Mountain Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Calgary flights:

• WestJet: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• WestJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air Canada: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.