International route
Cheap flights from San Francisco to Montreal
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL). 2,533 miles, 5h nonstop.
SFO to YUL at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 2,533 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 5hnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- DLUAWNAS8 airlinesDelta, United, Southwest
- Nonstop flights per day
- 14all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday18% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 3h aheadMontreal vs San Francisco
San Francisco to Montreal
Round trips from $159
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 19.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying San Francisco to Montreal
8 airlines fly nonstop with 14 departures a day combined, plus 8 more with one stop.
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- G4Allegiant AirLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $50
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $55
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $45
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MTY, GDL · first checked bag from $40
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via DFW, CLT, ORD, MIA, PHX, PHL, LAX, DCA, JFK · first checked bag from $40
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costConnecting via PVD, CHS, TPA, RDU, BDL, ORF · first checked bag from $45
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costConnecting via DEN, LAS, MCO, PHL, ATL, PHX, CLE · first checked bag from $55
- B6JetBlueConnecting via JFK, BOS, FLL, MCO, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY, GDL · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via GDL, TIJ · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYC, YVR, YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Guadalajara (GDL)AMVBY43 airlines
- Phoenix (PHX)AAF92 airlines
- Philadelphia (PHL)AAF92 airlines
- Los Angeles (LAX)AAB62 airlines
- New York (JFK)AAB62 airlines
Which airport should I use?
San Francisco has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- Delta, United, Southwest and Alaska all fly SFO to YUL nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $159; September 2026 is the most expensive at $209 and up, a difference of $50 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
- Montreal is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco. Expect to lose 3 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
Destination guide
Montreal: French North America, 90 minutes from New York
Montreal gives you Europe without the ocean: a walkable French-speaking city of stone streets, terrasses and festivals, reachable in an hour and a half from the Northeast. Air Canada, Porter and the US legacy carriers all compete on the route, so fares stay low.
Best time to visit: June to September is festival season and the terrasses are open — Jazz Fest in late June, Osheaga in August. May and October are cheaper and still pleasant. Winter is genuinely cold but hotel rates fall sharply and the Underground City makes it livable.
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Search San Francisco to MontrealSan Francisco to Montreal: common questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Montreal?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Montreal (YUL) takes about 5h gate to gate, covering 2,533 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to YUL?
Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Allegiant Air, Sun Country Airlines and Air Canada operate nonstop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Montreal (YUL), with 14 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through GDL, PHX and PHL.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Montreal?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from San Francisco (SFO) to Montreal (YUL), starting at $159 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book San Francisco to Montreal flights?
Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Montreal?
Montreal is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco. SFO is on America/Los Angeles time and YUL on America/Toronto time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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