Cheap flights from Edmonton to San Francisco

YEG — SFO
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edmonton to San Francisco are usually found in June or May, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Edmonton to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edmonton (YEA) 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 29 July 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

C$ 380

Good round-trip deal

C$ 406 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 253 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (C$ 107 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Edmonton (YEA) to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Edmonton (YEA) to San Francisco.

Best time to book a flight from Edmonton to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edmonton to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Edmonton to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 25 July 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Edmonton to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 38 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edmonton to San Francisco (average of C$ 276). Flying from Edmonton to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 368). 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 YEA to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Edmonton 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 29 July 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Edmonton to San Francisco at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 61% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Edmonton to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 27 July 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Edmonton to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Monday at noon 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 Edmonton to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Edmonton 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 29 July 2025.

The most flights from YEA to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Edmonton to San Francisco?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Edmonton to San Francisco chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Calgary (YYC) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 47% of one-stop itineraries from Edmonton to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Edmonton to San Francisco?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Edmonton to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Calgary (YYC) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 379.

What’s the fastest layover option from Edmonton to San Francisco?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Edmonton to San Francisco, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 3h 38m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Edmonton to San Francisco?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Edmonton to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 16m.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edmonton 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 Edmonton?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Edmonton to San Francisco. You should not have trouble finding flights to San Francisco from Edmonton; the airport handles an average of 3 inbound flights from Edmonton per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the San Francisco airport from Edmonton. It is only a 19.0 km journey from San Francisco (SFO) to San Francisco’s city centre.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Edmonton to San Francisco consider choosing Air Canada (92%), Avianca (92%) or Jazz (92%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Edmonton to San Francisco?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Calgary?

    Calgary travelers tend to visit Calgary Tower, Paul Kuhn Art Gallery, and Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium more than anywhere else. Calgary Tower, Paul Kuhn Art Gallery, and Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium can be visited by travelling about 9.5 km, 10.1 km, and 8.7 km respectively from Calgary. Those on a layover in Calgary in need of a rental car can book one at Calgary for about C$ 99.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Edmonton to San Francisco flights?

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edmonton 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 Edmonton to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edmonton to San Francisco (average of C$ 276). Flying from Edmonton to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 368). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Edmonton to San Francisco

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Edmonton to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 29 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 178AverageC$ 476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 221AverageC$ 353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 236AverageC$ 441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 290AverageC$ 375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Alaska AirlinesCheapestC$ 330AverageC$ 362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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