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

• Earliest: departs at 12:50 pm and lands at 3:53 pm
• Latest: departs at 12:50 pm and lands at 3:53 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 03m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Edmonton:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Edmonton takes 3h 03m, covering 1,162 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.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Edmonton range from $346 to $653, with an average of $487 over the past 12 months. Anything below $346 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 56% above the $487 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $440 round-trip via Calgary (YYC), compared to $617 for nonstop.

Air Canada is the only airline operating San Francisco to Edmonton flights. 41% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$65 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Air Canada. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $279 to $1,292. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from San Francisco to Edmonton are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $193, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

Edmonton Airport (YEG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $16 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Budget
• Dollar

Flights from San Francisco to Edmonton usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Edmonton (YEG).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 San Francisco to Edmonton route, 59% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 32m.

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

• Calgary (YYC) - 69% of one-stop connections
• Vancouver Intl (YVR) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 38% on flights from San Francisco to Edmonton. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $363 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $584, a difference of $221.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Air Canada operates flights between San Francisco and Edmonton.

Flying via Calgary (YYC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 52m, compared with 6h 13m via Vancouver Intl (YVR) and 6h 34m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

Edmonton 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 Edmonton flights:

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

• Air Canada: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• Avianca: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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