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Cheap flights from Toronto to San Francisco from C$ 201

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 28/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YTO — SFO
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Toronto to San Francisco are usually found in March or April, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Toronto to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Toronto (YTO) 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 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 340

One-way from

C$ 201

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

C$ 468

Good round-trip deal

C$ 507 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 265 or less
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 9/7-23/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 56m total
  • Toronto to San Francisco
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 28/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 05m total
  • Toronto to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (C$ 9 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Toronto (YTO) to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Toronto (YTO) to San Francisco.

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Cheapest flights from Toronto to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Toronto to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 April 2025.

Wed 9/76:00 a.m.YHM - SFO
1 stop9h 05mWestJet
Wed 23/712:50 p.m.SFO - YHM
1 stop8h 51mWestJet
Deal found 27/4C$ 340
Fri 23/510:00 a.m.YYZ - SFO
1 stop10h 15mWestJet
Sun 25/56:05 p.m.SFO - YYZ
1 stop9h 09mWestJet
Deal found 28/4C$ 356
Fri 29/86:00 a.m.YKF - SFO
2 stops10h 59mWestJet
Sun 7/912:50 p.m.SFO - YKF
1 stop8h 55mWestJet
Deal found 28/4C$ 359
Tue 10/610:40 a.m.YYZ - SFO
1 stop23h 51mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/69:43 p.m.SFO - YYZ
2 stops20h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 376
Fri 23/57:00 a.m.YTZ - SFO
2 stops13h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/55:45 a.m.SFO - YTZ
2 stops13h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 391
Fri 23/56:00 a.m.YKF - SFO
1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/510:15 a.m.SFO - YKF
2 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 423
Fri 23/58:25 p.m.YKF - SFO
1 stop16h 05mFlair Airlines
Tue 3/610:15 a.m.SFO - YKF
2 stops40h 15mFlair Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 442
Tue 3/69:45 a.m.YYZ - SFO
Nonstop5h 45mPorter Airlines
Sun 22/61:30 p.m.SFO - YYZ
Nonstop4h 59mPorter Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 448
Thu 12/67:20 p.m.YYZ - SFO
Nonstop5h 42mUnited Airlines
Sat 26/74:50 p.m.SFO - YYZ
Nonstop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4C$ 495
Fri 29/812:25 p.m.YTZ - SFO
1 stop10h 32mAir Canada
Mon 8/98:30 a.m.SFO - YTZ
1 stop8h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 28/4C$ 500
Tue 10/612:14 p.m.YYZ - SFO
2 stops13h 58mDelta
Thu 19/612:52 a.m.SFO - YYZ
1 stop8h 03mDelta
Deal found 28/4C$ 513
Mon 9/63:45 p.m.YYZ - SFO
2 stops11h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 17/66:15 a.m.SFO - YYZ
2 stops14h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 514

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Toronto to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Toronto

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HamiltonSan Francisco

YHM - SFO

YHMSFO

Hamilton

Wed 9/7

6:00 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop9h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 23/7

12:50 p.m.-12:41 a.m.

1 stop8h 51m

C$ 340

TorontoSan Francisco

YYZ - SFO

YYZSFO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 23/5

10:00 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

1 stop10h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 25/5

6:05 p.m.-6:14 a.m.

1 stop9h 09m

C$ 356

TorontoSan Francisco

YKF - SFO

YKFSFO

Toronto Region of Waterloo Intl

Fri 29/8

6:00 a.m.-1:59 p.m.

2 stops10h 59m

San Francisco

Mon 8/9

12:50 p.m.-12:45 a.m.

1 stop8h 55m

C$ 359

TorontoSan Francisco

YYZ - SFO

YYZSFO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 10/6

10:40 a.m.-7:31 a.m.

1 stop23h 51m

San Francisco

Mon 16/6

9:43 p.m.-8:54 p.m.

2 stops20h 11m

C$ 376

TorontoSan Francisco

YTZ - SFO

YTZSFO

Toronto Island

Fri 23/5

7:00 a.m.-5:53 p.m.

2 stops13h 53m

San Francisco

Sun 25/5

5:45 a.m.-10:22 p.m.

2 stops13h 37m

C$ 391

TorontoSan Francisco

YKF - SFO

YKFSFO

Toronto Region of Waterloo Intl

Fri 23/5

6:00 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop9h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 25/5

10:15 a.m.-5:30 a.m.

2 stops40h 15m

C$ 423

TorontoSan Francisco

YKF - SFO

YKFSFO

Toronto Region of Waterloo Intl

Fri 23/5

8:25 p.m.-9:30 a.m.

1 stop16h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 3/6

10:15 a.m.-5:30 a.m.

2 stops40h 15m

C$ 442

TorontoSan Francisco

YYZ - SFO

YYZSFO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 3/6

9:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Nonstop5h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 22/6

1:30 p.m.-9:29 p.m.

Nonstop4h 59m

C$ 448

TorontoSan Francisco

YYZ - SFO

YYZSFO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 12/6

7:20 p.m.-10:02 p.m.

Nonstop5h 42m

San Francisco

Sat 26/7

4:50 p.m.-12:44 a.m.

Nonstop4h 54m

C$ 495

TorontoSan Francisco

YTZ - SFO

YTZSFO

Toronto Island

Fri 29/8

12:25 p.m.-7:57 p.m.

1 stop10h 32m

San Francisco

Mon 8/9

8:30 a.m.-7:49 p.m.

1 stop8h 19m

C$ 500

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Best time to book a flight from Toronto to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Toronto with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Toronto to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Toronto 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 25 April 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Toronto to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 46 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 Toronto to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Toronto to San Francisco (average of C$ 276). Flying from Toronto 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 YTO to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Toronto 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 April 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Toronto to San Francisco at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 54% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Toronto 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 16 December 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Toronto to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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 Toronto to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Toronto 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 April 2025.

The most flights from YTO to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 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 29 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Porter Airlines and Delta from Toronto to San Francisco. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Toronto 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 airports serve Toronto to San Francisco flights?

    You can fly to San Francisco from Pearson International Airport on the choice of many different flight options. You’ll be landing at the San Francisco International Airport. You can get there on a direct flight or one that has one or two stops on the way. The San Francisco International Airport is located in San Mateo County unincorporated. This is a major stopover point for flights heading to Asia and Europe from the US and Canada. It’s the biggest and busiest airport in the Bay Area. It’s the second busiest in the state of California.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Toronto to San Francisco?

    The airlines that fly direct for this route are Air Canada and United. The flight is a little more than five and a half hours. You can try to save a little money sometimes by booking something with a stopover. Some of them don’t add much in terms of travel time.

  • What are the stopover options between Toronto to San Francisco?

    Most flights to San Francisco from Toronto have one stop. Delta makes stops in Minneapolis sometimes, and often in Detroit. Most of the stopovers only add about two and a half hours of travel time to your trip. You could also see stops in Atlanta with Delta. WestJet stops in Calgary for a few hours so your trip ends up being 10 to 11 hours long. American Airlines stops in Charlotte or Chicago usually. You could also see stopovers in Dallas or Philadelphia.

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

    You do need your passport to fly to San Francisco. This is an international flight as you’re crossing the border to the US. You will not need a visa, however, unless you are going to work or study. You also can’t invest in anything like real estate if you don’t have a visa.

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

    If you book a flight to San Francisco from Toronto, you will be flying to San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 19.0 km from the centre of San Francisco. There are 18 flights from Toronto to San Francisco per day from 9 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, WestJet (C$ 340), Flair Airlines (C$ 442), and Porter Airlines (C$ 448) offers the cheapest pricing from Toronto to San Francisco. Users have found that WestJet is 39% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Toronto to San Francisco are WestJet (C$ 201), Porter Airlines (C$ 241), and Flair Airlines (C$ 270).

  • What are the most popular routes from Toronto to San Francisco?

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Toronto to San Francisco on time: Porter Airlines (79%), Air Transat (79%), Air Canada (65%).

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

    While on average a flight from Toronto to San Francisco is generally C$ 1,815, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 206. When looking at the most popular route, (Toronto Pearson Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay C$ 316 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Toronto to San Francisco (average of C$ 276). Flying from Toronto 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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Top 9 airlines flying from Toronto to San Francisco

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Toronto 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 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapestC$ 271AverageC$ 605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 287AverageC$ 450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 295AverageC$ 472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 330AverageC$ 615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 353AverageC$ 690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 413AverageC$ 514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapestC$ 424AverageC$ 625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 427AverageC$ 646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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WestJet EncoreCheapestC$ 646AverageC$ 703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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