How to get from Halifax to San Francisco: connecting flights, about 11h 7m total

Flights from Halifax to San Francisco

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Montreal: 11h 7m
two tickets, via Toronto: $219
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 3,029 mi (4,874 km)

fastest

Via Montreal

11h 7m

with the connection

Halifax to Montreal flight 1h 51m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International, St. Hubert. Departure to San Francisco: Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International.

Montreal to San Francisco flight 6h 16m

two ticketsfrom $656

Via Toronto

11h 30m

with the connection

Halifax to Toronto flight 2h 40m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Hamilton, Pearson International. Departure to San Francisco: Pearson International.

Toronto to San Francisco flight 5h 50m

two ticketsfrom $219

Via Calgary

11h 35m

with the connection

Halifax to Calgary flight 5h 35m

Connection of about 3h

Calgary to San Francisco flight 3h

two ticketsfrom $701

Via Vancouver

11h 38m

with the connection

Halifax to Vancouver flight 6h 25m

Connection of about 3h

Vancouver to San Francisco flight 2h 13m

two ticketsfrom $382

Via Washington

United States

11h 50m

with the connection

Halifax to Washington flight 2h 40m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Ronald Reagan National. Departure to San Francisco: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.

Washington to San Francisco flight 6h 10m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit San Francisco

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +20° by day, sea +13° to +17°. In November it is +16° by day and +10° at night, sea +14°, with 8 rainy days.

Jan

+14° +8° +12° 8 days

Feb

+14° +8° +12° 9 days

Mar

+14° +8° +12° 11 days

Apr

+16° +9° +13° 3 days

May

+18° +11° +13° 2 days

Jun

+18° +12° +14° 0 days

Jul

+18° +13° +15° 0 days

Aug

+20° +14° +16° 0 days

Sep

+20° +14° +17° 2 days

Oct

+20° +13° +16° 3 days

Nov

+16° +10° +14° 8 days

Dec

+13° +8° +13° 13 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Halifax to cities closest to San Francisco

Halifax to Vancouver Vancouver: 796 mi (1,281 km) from San Francisco, flight 6h 25m from $237 Halifax to Calgary Calgary: 1,004 mi (1,615 km) from San Francisco, flight 5h 35m from $331 Halifax to Toronto Toronto: 2,264 mi (3,644 km) from San Francisco, flight 2h 40m from $66 Halifax to Tampa Tampa: 2,396 mi (3,856 km) from San Francisco, flight 4h 17m Halifax to Washington Washington: 2,435 mi (3,919 km) from San Francisco, flight 2h 40m Halifax to Ottawa Ottawa: 2,436 mi (3,920 km) from San Francisco, flight 2h 19m from $185

To San Francisco from cities closest to Halifax

Portland to San Francisco Portland: 341 mi (549 km) from Halifax, flight 9h 57m Boston to San Francisco Boston: 407 mi (655 km) from Halifax, flight 6h 50m from $142 Burlington to San Francisco Burlington: 472 mi (759 km) from Halifax, flight 8h 48m Montreal to San Francisco Montreal: 490 mi (789 km) from Halifax, flight 6h 16m from $368 Albany to San Francisco Albany: 527 mi (848 km) from Halifax, flight 8h 10m New York to San Francisco New York: 595 mi (957 km) from Halifax, flight 6h 38m from $166

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Halifax to San Francisco?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Montreal.

What is the fastest way to fly from Halifax to San Francisco?

Via Montreal: 1h 51m to the connection, 6h 16m after it, about 11h 7m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Halifax to San Francisco with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Toronto from $219. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Halifax and San Francisco?

Montreal (11h 7m total), Toronto (11h 30m total), Calgary (11h 35m total), Vancouver (11h 38m total) and Washington (11h 50m total).

How far is San Francisco from Halifax?

3,029 mi (4,874 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.