Calgary (YYC) to San Francisco (SFO) flights

An economy award from Calgary (YYC) to San Francisco (SFO) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $99.99. 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.
How many miles YYC to SFO 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 United Airlines | 10,000 | $99.99β119.99 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn WestJet | 12,000 | $48.59β68.59 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $73.59β93.59 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn WestJet | 12,500 | $48.59β68.59 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $48.59β68.59 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $48.59β68.59 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn WestJet | 16,100 | $68.59β218.59 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $48.59β68.59 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 18,000 | $48.59β418.59 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 19,500 | $48.59β68.59 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $93.39β113.39 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $48.59β68.59 |
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 YYC to SFO
- United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

- 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.
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines, WestJet
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks WestJet
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks WestJet
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
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




- Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines the whole way





- Via Vancouver (YVR)Air Canada and Flair Airlines the whole way






- Via Edmonton (YEG)Air Canada the whole way4N



- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Las Vegas (LAS)WestJet, then Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 2 more


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- Via Los Angeles (LAX)WestJet, then American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 4 more


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- Via Santa Ana (SNA)WestJet, then Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more




- Via Palm Springs (PSP)WestJet, then Alaska Airlines and United Airlines



- Via San Diego (SAN)WestJet, then Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and 2 more


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- Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way





- Via Phoenix (PHX)WestJet and Porter Airlines, then American Airlines, United Airlines and 2 more



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YYC to SFO: common questions
How many miles does YYC to SFO cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $99.99. Next cheapest: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (12,000), Avianca LifeMiles (12,500) and Delta SkyMiles (12,500). 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 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.
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.









