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Cheap flights from Montreal to San Francisco from C$ 214

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YMQ — SFO
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Montreal to San Francisco are usually found in January or February, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Montreal to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Montreal (YMQ) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 355

One-way from

C$ 214

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 570

Good round-trip deal

C$ 661 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 431 or less
Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 20/3-27/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 49m total
  • Montreal to San Francisco
Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 1/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 54m total
  • Montreal to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (C$ 19 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Montreal (YMQ) to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Montreal (YMQ) to San Francisco.

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Cheapest flights from Montreal to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Montreal to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Thu 20/36:45 a.m.YUL - SFO
1 stop8h 54mPorter Airlines
Thu 27/31:40 p.m.SFO - YUL
1 stop7h 55mPorter Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 355
Sat 31/56:45 a.m.YUL - SFO
2 stops13h 30mWestJet
Fri 6/67:30 a.m.SFO - YUL
2 stops14h 07mWestJet
Deal found 20/2C$ 375
Sat 26/46:45 a.m.YUL - SFO
1 stop8h 54mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/57:30 a.m.SFO - YUL
2 stops14h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 423
Sat 22/36:20 p.m.YUL - SFO
Nonstop6h 31mUnited Airlines
Sat 29/34:39 p.m.SFO - YUL
1 stop17h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 503
Thu 10/47:30 a.m.YUL - SFO
1 stop9h 25mAir Canada
Tue 22/410:45 p.m.SFO - YUL
1 stop8h 36mAir Canada
Deal found 20/2C$ 509
Sat 15/37:14 a.m.YUL - SFO
1 stop13h 05mDelta
Fri 21/310:45 p.m.SFO - YUL
1 stop10h 13mDelta
Deal found 20/2C$ 523
Sat 22/34:00 p.m.YUL - SFO
2 stops11h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sat 29/36:30 a.m.SFO - YUL
2 stops13h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 547
Sun 23/37:30 a.m.YUL - SFO
1 stop18h 22mBritish Airways
Mon 31/312:25 a.m.SFO - YUL
1 stop10h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2C$ 560
Thu 6/37:00 a.m.YUL - SFO
1 stop9h 47mKLM
Fri 21/310:45 p.m.SFO - YUL
1 stop10h 13mKLM
Deal found 20/2C$ 700

Find flights from Montreal to San Francisco within your budget

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Fly from

Montreal

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MontrealSan Francisco

YUL - SFO

YULSFO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 20/3

6:45 a.m.-12:39 p.m.

1 stop8h 54m

San Francisco

Thu 27/3

1:40 p.m.-12:35 a.m.

1 stop7h 55m

C$ 355

MontrealSan Francisco

YUL - SFO

YULSFO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 31/5

6:45 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

2 stops13h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 6/6

7:30 a.m.-12:37 a.m.

2 stops14h 07m

C$ 375

MontrealSan Francisco

YUL - SFO

YULSFO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 26/4

6:45 a.m.-12:39 p.m.

1 stop8h 54m

San Francisco

Thu 1/5

7:30 a.m.-12:37 a.m.

2 stops14h 07m

C$ 423

MontrealSan Francisco

YUL - SFO

YULSFO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 22/3

6:20 p.m.-9:51 p.m.

Nonstop6h 31m

San Francisco

Sat 29/3

4:39 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

1 stop17h 51m

C$ 503

MontrealSan Francisco

YUL - SFO

YULSFO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 10/4

7:30 a.m.-1:55 p.m.

1 stop9h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 22/4

10:45 p.m.-10:21 a.m.

1 stop8h 36m

C$ 509

MontrealSan Francisco

YUL - SFO

YULSFO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 22/3

4:00 p.m.-12:16 a.m.

2 stops11h 16m

San Francisco

Sat 29/3

6:30 a.m.-10:45 p.m.

2 stops13h 15m

C$ 547

MontrealSan Francisco

YUL - SFO

YULSFO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 23/3

7:30 a.m.-10:52 p.m.

1 stop18h 22m

San Francisco

Mon 31/3

12:25 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

1 stop10h 05m

C$ 560

MontrealSan Francisco

YUL - SFO

YULSFO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 23/5

4:55 p.m.-10:41 p.m.

1 stop8h 46m

San Francisco

Tue 27/5

12:40 a.m.-1:58 p.m.

1 stop10h 18m

C$ 585

MontrealSan Francisco

YUL - SFO

YULSFO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 1/4

6:45 a.m.-12:39 p.m.

1 stop8h 54m

C$ 214

MontrealSan Francisco

YUL - SFO

YULSFO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 4/3

1:30 p.m.-9:42 a.m.

3 stops23h 12m

C$ 241

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Best time to book a flight from Montreal to San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from Montreal to San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Montreal to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Montreal to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Montreal to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Montreal to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 42 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Montreal to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Montreal to San Francisco (average of C$ 276). Flying from Montreal to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 379). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YMQ to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Montreal to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Montreal to San Francisco at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 39% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Montreal to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Montreal to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 16 February 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Montreal to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Montreal to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Montreal to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

The most flights from YMQ to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Porter Airlines and KLM from Montreal to San Francisco have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Montreal to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Montreal?

    Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from Montreal. On average, San Francisco has 4 inbound flights from Montreal per day from 7 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 19.0 km from San Francisco’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Montreal to San Francisco round-trip?

    According to our current data, Porter Airlines (C$ 355), WestJet (C$ 392), and United Airlines (C$ 503) offers the cheapest pricing from Montreal to San Francisco. You may be able to fly from Montreal to San Francisco for 44% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Montreal to San Francisco one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Montreal to San Francisco are Porter Airlines (C$ 214), WestJet (C$ 254), and Air Canada (C$ 281).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Montreal to San Francisco?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Montreal to San Francisco consider choosing Air Canada (72%), Brussels Airlines (72%) or United Airlines (72%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Montreal to San Francisco?

    While on average a flight from Montreal to San Francisco is generally C$ 2,046, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 295. When looking at the most popular route, (Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay C$ 314 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Montreal to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Montreal to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Montreal to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Montreal to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Montreal to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Montreal to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Montreal to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Montreal to San Francisco (average of C$ 276). Flying from Montreal to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 379). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 333AverageC$ 513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 354AverageC$ 615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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WestJetCheapestC$ 379AverageC$ 585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 471AverageC$ 638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 486AverageC$ 738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 498AverageC$ 698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 520AverageC$ 608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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