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$97+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Banff, Canada

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The best prices from San Francisco to Banff are usually found in September or October, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Banff

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Banff (B4N). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated enero 30, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$151
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$97
(Air Canada)

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September

Average price

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Banff
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/282:45 pmSFO - YYC
1 stop5h 15mWestJet
vie. 6/139:00 amYYC - SFO
1 stop5h 59mWestJet
Deal found 1/30$151
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/710:15 amSFO - YYC
1 stop11h 10mMultiple Airlines
dom. 5/1110:05 amYYC - SFO
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$167
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/74:35 pmSFO - YYC
1 stop7h 03mAir Canada
mar. 5/133:49 pmYYC - SFO
Nonstop2h 54mAir Canada
Deal found 1/30$210
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/48:41 amSFO - YYC
Nonstop2h 47mUnited Airlines
mar. 3/113:30 pmYYC - SFO
Nonstop3h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/30$214
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/255:04 pmSFO - YYC
1 stop17h 46mAmerican Airlines
mar. 3/46:29 amYYC - SFO
2 stops18h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/30$237
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lun. 2/241:40 pmSFO - YYC
1 stop8h 35mDelta
lun. 3/38:00 amYYC - SFO
1 stop9h 21mDelta
Deal found 1/30$262

Find flights from San Francisco to Banff within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Banff that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated enero 30, 2025.

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SFO - YYC

SFOYYC

San Francisco

lun. 6/9

2:45 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Calgary

mié. 6/18

9:00 am-1:59 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$146

San FranciscoCalgary

SFO - YYC

SFOYYC

San Francisco

sáb. 3/1

11:02 am-11:50 pm

1 stop11h 48m

Calgary

mar. 3/4

11:00 am-1:06 pm

Nonstop3h 06m

$158

San FranciscoCalgary

SFO - YYC

SFOYYC

San Francisco

mié. 2/12

8:38 am-12:28 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Calgary

jue. 2/13

3:30 pm-5:31 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$192

San FranciscoCalgary

SFO - YYC

SFOYYC

San Francisco

mié. 5/7

4:35 pm-12:38 am

1 stop7h 03m

Calgary

mar. 5/13

3:49 pm-5:43 pm

Nonstop2h 54m

$210

San FranciscoCalgary

SFO - YYC

SFOYYC

San Francisco

mar. 2/25

5:04 pm-11:50 am

1 stop17h 46m

Calgary

mié. 3/5

6:29 am-3:09 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$237

San FranciscoCalgary

SFO - YYC

SFOYYC

San Francisco

sáb. 7/19

7:30 am-11:13 am

Nonstop2h 43m

Calgary

vie. 7/25

9:00 am-1:59 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$247

San FranciscoCalgary

SFO - YYC

SFOYYC

San Francisco

mié. 2/19

7:00 am-1:30 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$97

San FranciscoCalgary

SFO - YYC

SFOYYC

San Francisco

jue. 5/8

9:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop13h 00m

$98

San FranciscoCalgary

SFO - YYC

SFOYYC

San Francisco

jue. 7/10

12:50 pm-4:34 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

$99

San FranciscoCalgary

SFO - YYC

SFOYYC

San Francisco

lun. 7/7

2:45 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$101

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Banff

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Banff

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Banff including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Banff?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Banff. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Banff, you should look to book at least 82 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Banff?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Banff (average of $300). Flying from San Francisco to Banff in March is currently the most expensive (average of $458). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to B4N?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Banff. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated enero 30, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Banff as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Banff?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Banff. Price data was last updated on January 26, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Banff flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Banff

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Banff. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated enero 30, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to B4N are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Banff by month

Plan your trip to Banff by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Banff ranges from 0.4 - 3.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.7 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Banff when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Banff by month

Plan your trip to Banff by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Banff, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 19.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Banff

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Banff. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Banff. Reviews last updated enero 30, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Banff, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Delta and Porter Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,688 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,688 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,688 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,454 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,688 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
278 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,688 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,913 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,688 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,688 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Banff?

    If you book a flight to Banff from San Francisco, you will be flying from San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 11.8 mi from the center of San Francisco. There are 3 flights from San Francisco to Banff per day from 4 different airlines.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Banff flight route?

    Flights from San Francisco to Banff have been viewed 116 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Banff one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Banff are Air Canada ($97), WestJet ($99), and Delta ($109).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Banff?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Banff are Air Canada (89%), United Airlines (89%) and Air New Zealand (89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Banff?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Banff? While on average our users pay $956, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $88. The most popular route (San Francisco - Calgary), is priced around $146.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Banff that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Banff flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Banff?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Banff.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Banff?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Banff by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Banff?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Banff (average of $300). Flying from San Francisco to Banff in March is currently the most expensive (average of $458). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from San Francisco to Banff

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Banff. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated enero 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$97Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$114Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$142Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
WestJetCheapest$169Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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