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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International to Toronto? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Toronto flights are currently cheapest in May.

Direct flights from San Francisco International to Toronto

Alternative San Francisco International to Toronto routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from San Francisco International to Toronto? You could fly into the following airports instead.

San Francisco to Toronto: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found175 €
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time4 hrs, 59 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week724

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Toronto: Frequently asked questions

There are 4 airports in Toronto: Toronto Island, Toronto Pearson International, Hamilton, and Kitchener / Waterloo.
The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Toronto is 175 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 58 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to Toronto.
Air Canada, United and Air New Zealand fly direct from San Francisco International to Toronto.
As of March 2025, there are 201 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to Toronto.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Toronto is usually March 2025.
If you're flying from San Francisco International Airport, the cheapest airport near Toronto is Toronto Pearson International – which is 20.4 km away from the centre of Toronto. We've found flights into this airport from 175 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Toronto on Tuesday, 6 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 58 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Toronto but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Toronto is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around -0°C. July is typically the warmest month in Toronto, when it usually averages around 25°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -8°C. The rainiest month is September.
Currently, Flair Airlines and Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd offer the cheapest flight tickets to Toronto.

Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Toronto: what you need to know

  • Approximately 5 hours 43 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Toronto.

  • The timezone in Toronto is UTC-4. The city is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco, where San Francisco International Airport is located.

  • With 72 flights a week between the two airports, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the most popular route. Air Canada operates the earliest flight at 06:30. If you're eager to make the most of your day before taking off, the last flight from SFO to YYZ is with United at 23:37.

  • Leave plenty of time to make your flight from SFO to Toronto. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • If you're travelling during a popular month like August, arrive at the terminal even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Expect lines to be longer during high seasons like summer and spring break.

  • You can catch a nonstop flight from San Francisco International Airport to Toronto that touches down at Pearson International Airport (YYZ).

  • Leading airlines that have direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Toronto include:

  • Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from SFO to Toronto. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:

    • Tampa International Airport (TPA)

    • Calgary International Airport (YYC)

    • Orlando International Airport (MCO)

  • If you hold a passport from United States and plan to travel to Canada for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may vary based on your length of stay and are subject to change. For the latest rules, contact your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before booking a cheap ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Toronto.

  • SFO is around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 47 minutes.

  • After a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near SFO. Whether you have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Toronto or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Toronto

  • 91 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Toronto. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 175 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.

  • To score cheap tickets from SFO to Toronto, reserve your journey 9 months ahead of your planned departure.

  • Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Toronto. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.

  • Finding a cheap ticket from SFO to Toronto is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as the price has dropped.

  • Tailor your travel plans with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Toronto.

Airports in Toronto

Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

  • Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is around 27 kilometres from central Toronto. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 26 minutes.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 49 minutes.

  • If you have a late flight from San Francisco International Airport to Toronto, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near YYZ:

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)

  • Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is around 3 kilometres from the centre of Toronto. Following your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Toronto, it'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.

  • Public transport will get you there in about 39 minutes.

  • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near YTZ. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from SFO to Toronto:

Best time to go to Toronto

  • August is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Toronto. To escape the crowds, visit Toronto in February when things are quieter.

  • Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Toronto for July to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 14ºC to 28ºC.

  • Look for cheap flights from SFO to Toronto in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 1ºC on average.

More about Toronto

Complete your Toronto trip with a car rental

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