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C$ 235+ Cheap flights to San Francisco

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Flights to San Francisco in 2024

Find the latest flights to San Francisco in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 503,521 searches and data was last updated on 5 November 2024.

Round-trip from

C$ 438

One-way from

C$ 235

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Average price

C$ 574
24/11-24/12
  • 24/11-24/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 44m total
  • Toronto to San Francisco
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 9/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 00m total
  • Toronto to San Francisco
High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in November 2024

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Sun 24/115:30 p.m.YYZ - SFO
1 stop20h 04mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/127:10 p.m.SFO - YYZ
1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11C$ 438
Thu 28/119:35 a.m.YYZ - SFO
Nonstop5h 49mPorter Airlines
Tue 3/121:30 p.m.SFO - YYZ
Nonstop5h 02mPorter Airlines
Deal found 4/11C$ 449
Fri 22/116:30 a.m.YYZ - SFO
1 stop9h 35mWestJet
Sun 12/11:55 p.m.SFO - YYZ
1 stop24h 33mWestJet
Deal found 4/11C$ 453
Wed 20/119:35 a.m.YYZ - SFO
Nonstop5h 49mAir Transat
Wed 15/11:30 p.m.SFO - YYZ
Nonstop5h 02mAir Transat
Deal found 4/11C$ 480
Tue 26/1112:45 p.m.YYZ - SFO
Nonstop5h 41mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/1211:27 p.m.SFO - YYZ
Nonstop5h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/11C$ 502
Mon 18/113:25 p.m.YTZ - SFO
1 stop9h 26mAir Canada
Sat 30/118:30 a.m.SFO - YTZ
1 stop10h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 5/11C$ 512
Sun 24/116:30 a.m.YYZ - SFO
1 stop10h 36mAir Canada
Thu 5/128:30 a.m.SFO - YYZ
1 stop10h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 4/11C$ 519
Thu 5/125:30 p.m.YYZ - SFO
1 stop8h 41mDelta
Sat 14/1210:59 p.m.SFO - YYZ
1 stop7h 10mDelta
Deal found 4/11C$ 531
Tue 10/124:20 p.m.YYZ - SFO
1 stop8h 46mAlaska Airlines
Wed 15/14:48 p.m.SFO - YYZ
1 stop19h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/11C$ 546
Wed 4/1211:37 a.m.YYZ - SFO
2 stops10h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/1212:22 a.m.SFO - YYZ
1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/11C$ 551
Wed 11/1210:20 a.m.YTZ - SFO
2 stops13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/129:23 p.m.SFO - YTZ
1 stop8h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11C$ 641
Tue 17/126:30 a.m.YKF - SFO
1 stop9h 35mWestJet
Sun 29/121:55 p.m.SFO - YKF
1 stop8h 21mWestJet
Deal found 4/11C$ 709

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Locate flights to San Francisco that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 503,521 searches and data was last updated on 5 November 2024.

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HamiltonSan Francisco

YHM - SFO

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Hamilton

Thu 9/1

6:05 p.m.-1:05 p.m.

1 stop22h 00m

C$ 235

TorontoSan Francisco

YTZ - SFO

YTZSFO

Toronto Island

Sat 1/2

2:15 p.m.-7:16 a.m.

2 stops20h 01m

C$ 278

TorontoSan Francisco

YYZ - SFO

YYZSFO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 18/12

9:35 a.m.-12:24 p.m.

Nonstop5h 49m

C$ 282

TorontoSan Francisco

YKF - SFO

YKFSFO

Toronto Region of Waterloo Intl

Wed 11/12

9:40 a.m.-3:26 p.m.

1 stop8h 46m

C$ 286

TorontoSan Francisco

YYZ - SFO

YYZSFO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 7/1

6:00 a.m.-4:53 p.m.

2 stops13h 53m

C$ 291

TorontoSan Francisco

YYZ - SFO

YYZSFO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 11/12

4:20 p.m.-11:51 a.m.

2 stops22h 31m

C$ 300

TorontoSan Francisco

YYZ - SFO

YYZSFO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 3/12

6:55 p.m.-9:42 p.m.

Nonstop5h 47m

C$ 368

TorontoSan Francisco

YYZ - SFO

YYZSFO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 18/11

9:35 a.m.-12:24 p.m.

Nonstop5h 49m

C$ 384

TorontoSan Francisco

YYZ - SFO

YYZSFO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 26/12

7:35 a.m.-10:07 p.m.

1 stop17h 32m

C$ 393

TorontoSan Francisco

YYZ - SFO

YYZSFO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 14/11

12:00 p.m.-12:52 p.m.

2 stops27h 52m

C$ 278

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Best time to book a flight to San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights to San Francisco

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

When is the best time to book a flight to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Toronto to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 1 November 2024.

The price you pay for your flight to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 56 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to San Francisco?

On average, a flight from Toronto to San Francisco takes 11 hours 18 minutes. Flights to San Francisco from other popular cities in Canada will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Toronto to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 27 October 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to San Francisco should consider flying on Thursday at noon, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to San Francisco

The most flights from Toronto to San Francisco are scheduled on a Monday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San Francisco?

The cheapest airlines flying from Toronto to San Francisco are Lynx Air, Delta and American Airlines.

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 5 November 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Flair Airlines, WestJet and Air Canada. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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9,421 reviews

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7.9

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8.5

Boarding

8.2

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Food

7.2

Entertainment

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Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

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9,421 reviews
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Very good
9,421 reviews

Comfort

7.9

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8.5

Boarding

8.2

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8.0

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7.2

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7.1

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Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

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8,829 reviews
8.0
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9,421 reviews

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7.9

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8.5

Boarding

8.2

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8.0

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Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

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Good
387 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,421 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

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Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

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293 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,421 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

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Good
1,646 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,421 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Overview

The view alone of the Golden Gate Bridge glinting in the sunlight makes catching a cheap flight to San Francisco worth it. A vibrant city made up of several distinct and inviting neighbourhoods, San Fran is renowned for its chilly summer fog, steep rolling hills, and eclectic mix of Victorian and modern architecture. North Beach is one of the most beloved neighbourhoods. Known for its cafe culture, it has everything that has made San Francisco famous: cable cars, roller-coaster-like streets, funky bars and bohemian life. Pacific Heights is swanky with elegant mansions; the Castro is known around the world as a centre for progressive gay culture; Chinatown is the largest of its kind that you will find without flying to Asia; and Haight-Ashbury, no longer the epicentre of hippie culture, still holds on to its laidback vibe even as its streets fill with exclusive boutiques and hip – though pricey – restaurants.

Culture buffs flying to San Francisco have endless venues and activities to choose from on their holidays. Located on a peninsula between the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean, the city is home to the San Francisco Opera, the second-largest company in the United States. The Fillmore Auditorium, a historic music venue, gained fame in the 1960s, housing a stage where now-famous musicians such as Janis Joplin and Jefferson Airplane first performed and created what is known as the “San Francisco Sound.” The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) is home to cherished 20th Century and contemporary works of art. The California Academy of Sciences, a natural history museum, also hosts the Morrison Planetarium and Steinhart Aquarium. San Francisco is home to great sports franchises such as the San Francisco 49ers of the NFL and two Major League Baseball teams: the Oakland A’s and the San Francisco Giants.

Getting around San Francisco

Renting a car in San Francisco is more trouble than it’s worth. The city is covered with steep hills and one-way streets, traffic backups can be a nightmare and parking is scarce and expensive. You’ll only need a car if you’re heading out of town. It’s easy to get around on foot and the public transportation system can get you anywhere else. San Francisco’s main transportation network is the San Francisco Municipal Railway (Muni). It has 100 bus lines with electric trolley buses and the famous historic cable cars. Riding one of the cable cars from the Nob Hill down to Fisherman’s Wharf is an integral part of the San Francisco tourist experience. Check out the Muni Passports that offer unlimited rides for several days. Biking is a popular way to get around, but you’ll have to steel yourself to get up and over some of the hills. The easiest way to get a cab is calling ahead or lining up for one at a hotel stand. To get out of the city, you can hop aboard the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), the fast and efficient subway linking the city to the East Bay. You can also catch one of the many ferries sailing for Sausalito, Larkspur and Tiburon.   

What is good to know if travelling to San Francisco?

  • Golden Gate Park, larger than Central Park in New York, is a wonderful green space. It boasts some major attractions such as the Japanese Tea Garden, the Music Concourse Area, the M. H. de Young Memorial Museum and the Academy of Sciences, one of the largest natural history museums in the world. 
  • San Francisco Botanical Garden at Strybing Arboretum has more than 7,500 plant species. The National AIDS Memorial Grove was first envisioned in 1988 by a small group of San Franciscans who were looking for a way to express their grief at the deaths of so many family members and friends. Today, this serene space is a living tribute to all whose lives have been touched by AIDS.
  • A starter list of free attractions for those on a budget includes the Cable Car Museum; Creativity Explored; Musée Mécanique in Fisherman’s Wharf, home to one of the largest privately owned collection of coin-operated mechanical musical instruments and antique arcade machines in the world; Mission Dolores (although the suggested donation is $5), Precita Eyes Mural Arts and Visitors Centre; the Randall Museum (where children and adults can explore the creative aspects of art and science); galleries at the San Francisco Art Institute; the Wells Fargo Bank History Museum and the Tattoo Art Museum.
  • Alcatraz: more than just the prison where Al Capone and Robert Stroud and others languished, the island was the location of the first U.S. fort and lighthouse on the West Coast. Make reservations in advance, perhaps as you book your cheap flights to San Francisco, as tours fill up quickly. If visiting at the end of September, watch or join the Alcatraz Invitational Swim.
  • Wine country is just an hour or so from San Francisco. Most of California’s wineries are in Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley. Napa Valley has more wineries and attracts more tourists. Sonoma is lower key with family-run wineries.
  • Pick up a CityPass. For little more than $50 you get a book containing tickets to San Francisco’s greatest attractions, at savings of almost 50 per cent. It’s valid for nine days from the first day of use and contains admission tickets to the following attractions: Muni & Cable Car 7-Day Passport, California Academy of Sciences, Blue & Gold Fleet Bay Cruise Adventure, Aquarium of the Bay and SF Museum of Modern Art.

San Francisco airport overview

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is located 13 miles (21 km) south of downtown San Francisco and is the largest airport in the Bay Area and the second-busiest airport in California.

Comprising four terminals – Terminals 1, 2, 3 and the International Terminal – that form a ring around a multi-story Domestic Airport parking garage, San Francisco International is easy to navigate. Terminals 1-3 handle all domestic flights, while the International Terminal mainly manages international flights. Customs, immigrations and baggage claims are generally fast; staff are friendly, signage is good and transport to and from the airport is excellent.  Delays are common, though, due to the region’s adverse weather patterns; however, there are plans to extend the runways in order to aid aircraft flying in low visibility conditions.

San Francisco International is clean and modern. With its newly revamped Terminal 2 housing an award-winning aviation museum and library, along with an extensive array of retail, dining, entertainment and health establishments, it is truly a world-class facility.

Flights to San Francisco International Airport comes from a number of destinations worldwide, including Toronto, Paris, Tokyo, London, Hong Kong, Seoul, Lima, Frankfurt, Singapore, San Salvador, Beijing, Mexico City, Sydney and Cancun, in addition to numerous domestic routes.

  • How long is the flight to San Francisco?

    Flights to San Francisco, California from Canada range from about 2.5h-8h. Your precise flight time will depend on several factors, including your departure city and the length and number of any layovers. If you’re departing from as far west as Vancouver and are flying direct, you’ll enjoy a flight that is one the shorter end of the spectrum at just about two and a half hours. Conversely, if your departure city is as far east as Montreal and you do not book a direct flight, your flight time may be several hours.

  • Where can you get direct flights to San Francisco from?

    You can book direct flights to San Francisco from several cities across Canada. If your departure city is Vancouver, you can choose from daily direct flights serviced by Air Canada, WestJet, and United Airlines. Air Canada and United Airlines also provide daily direct flights from Montreal and Toronto. If your flight is non-direct, you can expect to stopover in such common layover cities for this route like Chicago, Minneapolis, Calgary, and/or Denver.

  • How do you get from the San Francisco airport to the city centre?

    When you fly into San Francisco, you’ll alight at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), which is about 25 km south of San Francisco city centre. To reach the city centre from the airport, you have several options. The fastest option, and most expensive, is to hail a taxi from one of the multiple taxi ranks outside the terminals. It will cost you about C$53, with a journey time of about 30 minutes. Another option is to take an Uber or Lyft ridesharing program, which will take about the same amount of time as a taxi but cost around C$35. A cheaper option is to utilize the local rapid transit system, BART, from the airport to your destination in the city centre. It will take around 45-60 minutes and cost about C$11.50. You can also take a shared shuttle service from the airport to San Francisco city centre, which takes about 45-75 minutes and cost about C$23.

  • What are some things to do in San Francisco?

    San Francisco is located along the coastline of northern California, boasting beautiful natural scenery and thriving urban setting equally. It’s a city well-known for its rich culture and outstanding attractions, so there’s plenty to see and do when here for a visit. A visit to Fishermans’ Wharf is a must, San Francisco’s famous dock area loaded with boats, shops, and eateries. Along with nearby Pier 39 and Ghirardelli Square, it’s one of the most iconic spots in the city. Equally iconic is the Golden Gate Bridge. Get the best view of this massive red structure by spending time at scenic Golden Gate Park. Another great way to see the bridge is to book a bay cruise, which also affords you glimpses of infamous Alcatraz.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly to San Francisco?

    Canadian citizens travelling to San Francisco, California need a valid passport as with visiting any city in the United States, although is visa is not required for visits.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco?

    For a flight to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 19.0 km from the centre of the city. San Francisco is the only San Francisco airport and it handles 19 daily flights from Toronto. 11 airlines have flights from Toronto to San Francisco on a regular basis.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to San Francisco if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San Francisco on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to San Francisco?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Flair Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San Francisco.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San Francisco?

    San Francisco is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San Francisco. One-way flights to San Francisco typically cost C$ 31, while round-trip flights cost around C$ 104.

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

    A round-trip flight to San Francisco will typically cost around C$ 1,179, however they can be found for as little as C$ 75.

  • Where does the fastest flight to San Francisco depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to San Francisco, Vancouver offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does San Francisco have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at San Francisco can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San Francisco?

    Yes. San Francisco has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Grand Hyatt At Sfo is the closest property to San Francisco (1.6 km away from San Francisco).

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