San Francisco (SFO) to Montreal (YUL) flights
An economy award from San Francisco (SFO) to Montreal (YUL) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Air Canada, plus taxes and fees from $43.61. Avianca LifeMiles charges the same. 2 airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Montreal (YUL): Air Canada and United Airlines. The two airports are 2,533 miles (4,077 km) apart. Air Canada and United Airlines are in Star Alliance. There are also 44 ways to fly it with one stop, through Minneapolis, Toronto and Denver and more.
How many miles SFO to YUL costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air Canada | 12,500 | $43.61–92.61 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air Canada | 12,500 | $54–94 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air Canada | 15,000 | $25.60–445.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air Canada | 15,000 | $25.60–445.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air Canada | 17,500 | $25.60–445.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air Canada | 19,500 | $25.60–445.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Air Canada | 22,000 | $5.60–395.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air Canada | 30,000 | $50.40–90.40 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air Canada | 30,000 | $25.60–605.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn Air Canada | 34,000 | $29–328 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SFO to YUL
- Air CanadaStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book SFO to YUL with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Air Canada, United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
SFO to YUL with one stop
44 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada and Porter Airlines the whole way
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- Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more, then Air Canada
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 2 more, then Air Canada
+1 - Via Cleveland (CLE)United Airlines, then Air Canada
- Via Saint Louis (STL)United Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then Air Canada
- Via Columbus (CMH)United Airlines, then Air Canada
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)United Airlines, then Air Canada
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)United Airlines and Breeze Airways, then Air Canada
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 4 more, then Air Canada+3
- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines, United Airlines and 2 more, then Air Canada+1
- Via Calgary (YYC)WestJet the whole way
- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
SFO to YUL: common questions
How many miles does SFO to YUL cost?
In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Air Canada, plus taxes and fees from $43.61. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (12,500), ANA Mileage Club (15,000) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to YUL?
Air Canada (Star Alliance) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Montreal (YUL).
How far is San Francisco from Montreal by plane?
San Francisco (SFO) and Montreal (YUL) are 2,533 miles (4,077 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SFO to YUL award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between San Francisco and Montreal?
The most direct connections are through Minneapolis (MSP), Toronto (YYZ), Denver (DEN), Chicago (ORD) and Detroit (DTW). On 16 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Minneapolis.
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.