San Francisco (SFO) to Calgary (YYC) flights

An economy award from San Francisco (SFO) to Calgary (YYC) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $71.61. 2 airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Calgary (YYC): 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 SFO to YYC 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 | $71.61β76.11 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn WestJet | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $54 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn WestJet | 12,500 | $5.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn WestJet | 16,100 | $25.60β155.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 18,000 | $5.60β355.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 19,500 | $5.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $50.40 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $5.60 |
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 YYC
- United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

- WestJetNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 3 programsWho books it

Book SFO to YYC 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
SFO to YYC with one stop
12 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Portland (PDX)Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more, then WestJet




- 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 way


4N - Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way




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

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

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




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



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

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- Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way





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

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SFO to YYC: common questions
How many miles does SFO to YYC cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $71.61. 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 SFO to YYC?
United Airlines (Star Alliance) and WestJet fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Calgary (YYC).
How far is San Francisco from Calgary by plane?
San Francisco (SFO) and Calgary (YYC) 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 SFO to YYC 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 San Francisco and Calgary?
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.









