Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Halifax International Airport (YHZ): what you need to know
Halifax is four hours ahead of San Francisco and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your SFO to YHZ flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Halifax International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between SFO and YHZ include:
Boston Logan International Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Halifax International Airport (YHZ)
R 3,399 is the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Halifax International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 5,227. These prices can change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from SFO to YHZ, book early. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Halifax International Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from SFO to YHZ is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new deal comes up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Halifax International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of the flights that depart from San Francisco International Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near SFO. Whether you have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Halifax International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Halifax International Airport (YHZ)
If you're coming in on a late San Francisco International Airport to Halifax International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near YHZ:
Hit the road running by picking up a Halifax International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Hertz or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Halifax and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Halifax International Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Halifax International Airport (YHZ) to central Halifax
Halifax International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Halifax. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Halifax International Airport (YHZ)
July is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Halifax International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Halifax in November.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Halifax International Airport for August if you want to explore Halifax during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
February has average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SFO to YHZ sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Halifax, now it's time to explore more of Canada. Journey around 177 kilometres north-west to Moncton to check off its top sights. From Irishtown Nature Park to Centennial Park and Acadian Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 306 kilometres north-east of Halifax, Sydney is another favourite stop in Canada. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Membertou Heritage Park, Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design and Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science.