Canada to United States Β· 1,020 miles (1,641 km)

Calgary (YYC) to San Francisco (SFO) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Calgary (YYC) to San Francisco (SFO): United Airlines and WestJet. The two airports are 1,020 miles (1,641 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 12 ways to fly it with one stop, through Portland, Seattle and Vancouver and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from YYC to SFO

  • United Airlines logo
    United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it
  • WestJet logo
    WestJetNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 3 programsWho books it

Book YYC to SFO with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

YYC to SFO with one stop

12 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Portland (PDX)WestJet, then Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more
    WestJet logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines the whole way
    Alaska Airlines logo
    WestJet logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Vancouver (YVR)Air Canada and Flair Airlines the whole way
    Air Canada logo
    WestJet logo
    Flair Airlines logo
    Air Canada logo
    United Airlines logo
    Flair Airlines logo
  • Via Edmonton (YEG)Air Canada the whole way
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    Air Canada logo
    WestJet logo
    Air Canada logo
  • Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)WestJet, then Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 2 more
    WestJet logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Los Angeles (LAX)WestJet, then American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 4 more
    WestJet logo
    American Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    +3
  • Via Santa Ana (SNA)WestJet, then Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more
    WestJet logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Palm Springs (PSP)WestJet, then Alaska Airlines and United Airlines
    WestJet logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via San Diego (SAN)WestJet, then Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and 2 more
    WestJet logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way
    United Airlines logo
    WestJet logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Phoenix (PHX)WestJet and Porter Airlines, then American Airlines, United Airlines and 2 more
    WestJet logo
    Porter Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    +1

YYC to SFO: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from YYC to SFO?

United Airlines (Star Alliance) and WestJet fly nonstop from Calgary (YYC) to San Francisco (SFO).

How far is Calgary from San Francisco by plane?

Calgary (YYC) and San Francisco (SFO) are 1,020 miles (1,641 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book YYC to SFO award flights?

15 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Emirates Skywards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands and 7 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does YYC to SFO cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for YYC to SFO with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Calgary and San Francisco?

The most direct connections are through Portland (PDX), Seattle (SEA), Vancouver (YVR), Edmonton (YEG) and Salt Lake City (SLC). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Alaska Airlines through Seattle.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.