Travelling from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Pearson International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
San Francisco is three hours behind Toronto and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Every week, there are 73 Pearson International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights. If you want to be on board early, select the 06:30 United Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 20:45 with Air Canada.
To ensure you catch your YYZ to SFO flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Pearson International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. When you're ready to start your San Francisco holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of United States:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Air Canada on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for YYZ to SFO flights is Air Canada.
How to find the cheapest flights from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Currently, R 2,358 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Pearson International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 4,113. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from YYZ to SFO by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Pearson International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
When it comes to Pearson International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 63.97% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Pearson International Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to YYZ? If you're boarding an early flight from Pearson International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SFO if you have a late Pearson International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz to explore San Francisco and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to the centre of San Francisco has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Pearson International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to San Francisco in February.
Book your flight from Pearson International Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to visit San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from YYZ to SFO around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Fresno is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No journey is complete without a visit to Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.