Cheap flights from San Francisco International to Calgary

Flight Information

Small regional jets offer flights from San Francisco International to Calgary. United Airlines has nonstop flights operated by Skywest doing business as United Express. Jazz Aviation, under contract to Air Canada as Air Canada Express, also has nonstop flights. Several airlines offer connecting flights with layovers ranging from about 45 minutes to more than 10 hours. Travellers should check with Skyscanner before booking their flight to find one with the shortest flight time.

Terminal Information for San Francisco International Airport

International flights to Calgary from San Francisco International leave from either Boarding Area A or Boarding Area G in the International Terminal at San Francisco International Airport. Purchase goods and gifts at one of the DFS Duty Free Galleria stores or smaller satellite shops, located in both boarding areas. Restaurants and food courts are in pre-security and post-security areas of the terminal.

Terminal Information for Calgary International Airport

Passengers arrive in Calgary at a new terminal for international flights that opened in October 2016. The Car Rental Centre is across the roadway from the main terminal building. Some hotels in the airport area offer free shuttle service from bus bays across the roadway from the terminal. Calgary Transit operates service from Bus Bay 32. Buy a Calgary Transit bus pass from a vending machine at Bus Bay 7.

What You Need to Know

Passport and Visa Requirements

Canadian law states all persons entering Canada from the United States by air, land, or sea must have a valid passport or equivalent travel document (such as a NEXUS Card) and proof of identity. An Enhanced Driver's License, which has citizenship and identity information, is not valid for international air travel. Nationals of the United States do not need a visa to enter Canada.

Flight Check-In and Baggage Allowances

Check-in counters for San Francisco to Calgary flights are in the International Terminal Main Hall. Each airline has its own carry-on and checked baggage rules. Air Canada allows two carry-on items at no extra cost. One piece cannot exceed 43 x 16 x 33 cm, and the other cannot be more than 55 x 23 x 40 cm. Air Canada's checked baggage allowance and fees depend upon the class of service in which the traveller is flying.

What to Expect in San Francisco

Calgary is one hour ahead of San Francisco. When it is 2 p.m.in Calgary, it is 1 p.m. in San Francisco. The hottest month in Calgary is July, with an average temperature of 17 degrees Celsius. January, with an average temperature of minus 17 degrees, is the coldest month. June, with about 80mm of rain, is the wettest month. July has the most sunshine. A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant is about CA$70. Calgary Transit's cash fare for one ride is CA$3.25. A day pass for unlimited rides, good from the time you buy it until the end of service that day, is CA$10. Don't miss Fort Calgary, the first outpost of the North West Mounted Police. View 10,00 plants at Devonian Gardens, on the fourth level of the Core Shopping Centre. Admission is free.