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EdmontonSan Francisco

Flights from Edmonton (YEG) to San Francisco (SFO)

Timezone shift+1hDirectionwestboundFlight time3h 8mDistance1,870 kmDirect2 airlines

Route Profile

Distance

1,870 km

Fastest Flight

3h 8m

Timezone Shift

+1h

Direct Airlines

2

AlliancesStar AllianceSkyTeamOneworld
ClassesEconomyPremium EconomyBusinessFirst
Schedulesumotuwethfrsa
Aircraft
Boeing 737-700 (winglets)

Edmonton to San Francisco Flights

Flights from Edmonton to San Francisco are operated 9 times. Departure times vary between 10:05 and 12:40. You can fly in Y and W and J and F. The flight distance is 1,870 km (1,162 miles).

Arrival Windows

Best times to arrive for faster recovery

Best vs Worst Arrival Times in San Francisco

Best Arrival

7AM7PM

Morning light helps you stay awake longer

Worst Arrival

9PM5AM

Arriving during your body's sleep window makes adjustment harder

The difference:choosing the right arrival window can save 1–2+ days of recovery time.

Arrival Strategy for San Francisco

How to manage jetlag based on arrival time

Morning Arrival

Upon morning arrival, immediately engage with local time by getting natural sunlight and staying active. Avoid long naps and consume light, nutritious meals to help reset your circadian rhythm.

Afternoon Arrival

Afternoon arrivals should minimize caffeine and exposure to screens. Take a short 20-30 minute nap if necessary, but ensure it doesn't extend beyond that to prevent deeper sleep disruption.

Evening Arrival

For evening arrivals, limit heavy meals and alcohol. Create a dark, quiet sleep environment and aim to align with local nighttime as quickly as possible to minimize jetlag impact.

Best Time to Visit San Francisco

Monthly climate overview

Mediterranean

Jan

14°

8°

102mm

Feb

16°

9°

84mm

Mar

17°

10°

76mm

Apr

18°

11°

41mm

May

19°

13°

20mm

Jun

21°

14°

5mm

Jul

22°

14°

0mm

Aug

22°

15°

0mm

Sep

23°

16°

5mm

Oct

22°

14°

20mm

Nov

18°

11°

61mm

Dec

14°

9°

108mm

Airport Recovery Facilities

Jetlag-friendly amenities at each airport

YEG

Sleep Pods
Quiet Zones
Showers
Lounge Beds

Comfort: 3.0/10

SFO

Sleep Pods
Quiet Zones
Showers
Lounge Beds

Comfort: 6.5/10

Min connection: 45min

Top Airlines

Nonstop service on this route

AC
Air Canada
10:05Canadair Regional Jet 9003h 8m
AC
Air Canada
10:05Canadair Regional Jet 9003h 8m
AC
Air Canada
10:05Canadair Regional Jet 9003h 8m

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