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The quickest way to travel from the airport by public transportation is to hop on the BART train, which connects the airport to downtown San Francisco, the East Bay and San Mateo County. The BART station is located in the international terminal building in boarding area G. The trip to the city centre takes 30min, and a one-way ticket costs around $9.50 (C$ 13).

All car rental companies at the airport have desks located in a dedicated Rental Car Center (RCC). It is accessible by hopping on the AirTrain’s blue line, which operates 24h a day and has stations in every terminal. Of the 9 agencies located at the RCC, Fox and Hertz are located on the first floor and all others are on the fourth floor. All agencies are open 24h a day except for Enterprise, which is open from 5:00 am to midnight.

Taxis are available from the airport outside all terminals, on both the arrivals and departures levels. If you wish to take a taxi to your accommodation, a taxi coordinator can help you between the hours of 7:00 am and 2:15 am, but taxis are available 24h a day. Metred rates apply to all rides leaving the airport. A ride to the city centre will take about 30min and should cost between $45 (about C$ 60) and $65 (about C$ 87) depending on your final destination.

There’s no better place to wait for a flight than at San Francisco Airport, which is packed with entertainment for travellers. For those seeking culture, walk around the airport to find the 40 art, history and science exhibitions that are located in both gated and public areas. Alternatively, rent a movie or a game from InMovie Entertainment, located in the main hall of the international terminal, and in the boarding area of Terminal 3. If you love the sea, check out the aquarium located near the entrance in Terminal 1.

Among airlines operating Calgary to San Francisco flights:

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

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

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

• WestJet
• United Airlines

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

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
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $300 round-trip, compared to $317 via a layover through Vancouver Intl (YVR).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $21–$100 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.

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

• Vancouver Intl (YVR) - 88% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 3% of one-stop connections

Vancouver Intl (YVR) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 29% on the Calgary to San Francisco route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $265 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $369, a difference of $104. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Calgary to San Francisco route, 36% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 34 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Calgary to San Francisco flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 10:00 am and lands at 12:59 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:55 pm and lands at 10:54 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 59m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 79% above the route average of $302. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Calgary to San Francisco takes 2h 59m, covering 1,018 miles.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $212 to $952. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Calgary to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $154, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Vancouver Intl (YVR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 11m, compared with 6h 17m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and 7h 51m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

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

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Round-trip flights from Calgary to San Francisco range from $228 to $412, with an average of $302 over the past 12 months. Anything below $228 counts as a good deal.

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