Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ): what you need to know
A direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Pearson International Airport takes an average of 4 hours 58 minutes. The timezone in Toronto is UTC-4, which makes it 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Pearson International Airport start at 06:30 — the first with United Airlines. The last flight of the day is the 23:37 option with United Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 72 weekly services between SFO and YYZ.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Visiting Toronto (and seeing more of Canada!) is simple with United Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Pearson International Airport.
If you'd like to break up your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Pearson International Airport, consider adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a city that interests you. The most popular stopovers on the SFO - YYZ route include:
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Kansas City International Airport
Before booking your cheap ticket from SFO to YYZ, check if you need a visa to enter Canada. Visa and travel document requirements may vary and are updated often. For the latest information, get in touch with the nearest consulate or embassy of the country you're flying to.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
84 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Pearson International Airport. Return flights start from 195 €. These prices may change depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SFO to YYZ, book your trip 9 months ahead of the departure date.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Pearson International Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Use filters to tailor your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Pearson International Airport. Simply select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Travelling from central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport takes about 47 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Taking an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Pearson International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to SFO:
Arriving at Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Consider booking a hotel close to YYZ if you're taking a late flight from San Francisco International Airport to Pearson International Airport. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto
From Pearson International Airport, Toronto is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 26 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 49 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
August is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Pearson International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Toronto in February.
Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Pearson International Airport for July if you want to go to Toronto during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 1ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SFO to YYZ sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Toronto
Once you've booked your flights from SFO to YYZ, you'll need to find a hotel in Toronto. Make one of these options your base for exploring this top destination:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District are essential stops on your Toronto itinerary.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is an alternative international airport that services Toronto. It may be a cheaper or easier choice depending on your travel plans, so keep it in mind when organising your trip.
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