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Best deal — March 26
Air Canada Basic · AC 741
$307
total with 2 bags
Prices verified March 12, 2026 via Google Flights · Non-stop only
KE 023 Sync

Arrive together

Drow’s Flight

Korean Air KE 023

09:30 PT
Arrives San Francisco
Thursday, March 26, 2026
From Seoul (Incheon) — 10h 30min
Recommended

Air Canada AC 741 — Perfect Sync

08:05 ET → 10:54 PT
5h 49min non-stop · March 26
Arrives 1 hr 24 min after KE 023
Drow clears customs while Lisa lands
Tightest sync

United / Air Canada Codeshare — Near-Miss Sync

06:30 ET → 09:40 PT
6h 10min non-stop · March 26
Arrives just 10 min after KE 023
⚠ Very tight — risky if either flight is delayed
Timeline — March 26
06:30 ET
Lisa departs
(tight option)
08:05 ET
Lisa departs
(recommended)
09:30 PT
KE 023 arrives
Drow lands
09:40 PT
Lisa arrives
(tight option)
10:54 PT
Lisa arrives
(recommended)
March 26 — Non-stop

All available flights

Best Deal
Recommended
Air Canada
AC 741 · Basic Economy
Total with 2 bags
$307
08:05 ET
10:54 PT
5h 49min
$215
$42
$50
FREE
FREE
Non-stop Carry-on included Perfect sync +1h24m Best total price
Carry-on note: Air Canada Basic Economy normally excludes carry-on bags. However, Air Canada introduced a temporary exception through November 30, 2026 — carry-on is currently free. Bag 1 may be $35 if booked online in advance vs. $42 at check-in. Book bags online to save.
Book on Air Canada → Compare on Google Flights
Tightest Sync
United / Air Canada
UA 565 codeshare · Economy
Base fare
$215
06:30 ET
09:40 PT
6h 10min
$215
+10 min
See note
Non-stop Arrives 10min after Drow Risky if delays
Caution: 10-minute buffer after KE 023 is extremely tight. If KE 023 is delayed even slightly, or if Drow’s connecting/customs time runs long, you may arrive before Drow exits arrivals. Recommended only if you want maximum overlap time in SF.
Book on United → Compare on Google Flights
No Middle Seats
Porter Airlines
E195-E2 · Economy — Free WiFi
Base fare
$284
09:50 ET
12:42 PT
5h 52min
$284
TBD
Included
No middle seats (2-2) Free WiFi Arrives 3h after Drow
Bag fees unverified: Porter’s checked bag fees for this route were not confirmed at time of research. Check flyporter.com before booking. The E195-E2 aircraft has a comfortable 2-2 seat layout with no middle seats — a great flying experience.
Check Porter →
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March 26 — Full price comparison

Time Airline Duration Base Fare + 2 Bags Total Sync
08:05 → 10:54 Air Canada / United Best 5h 49m $215 $42 + $50 $307 +1h 24m
06:30 → 09:40 United / Air Canada 6h 10m $215 $35 + $45 $295 +10 min
10:45 → 13:30 Air Canada / United 5h 45m $215 $42 + $50 $307 +4h 15m
12:45 → 15:30 Air Canada / United 5h 45m $215 $42 + $50 $307 +6h
09:50 → 12:42 Porter Airlines 5h 52m $284 TBD TBD +3h 12m
17:55 → 20:55 United / Air Canada 6h 0m $215 $35 + $45 $295 +11h 25m
18:50 → 21:39 Air Canada / United 5h 49m $215 $42 + $50 $307 +12h 9m

Bag prices shown for Air Canada Basic (carry-on free via Nov 2026 exception) and United Economy. United Basic Economy has no carry-on — verify fare class before booking. Bag fees vary by route and fare class — verify exact amounts on the airline’s official baggage calculator before booking.

Baggage

What’s included — bag by bag

Air Canada
Basic Economy — Recommended
Best
👜 Personal item
FREE
🧳 Carry-on bag
FREE (until Nov 2026)
🍽 1st checked bag
🍽 2nd checked bag
Weight limit per bag
23 kg (50 lb)
2 bags total
$92–$92
Book bags online ($35 for 1st bag) rather than at airport ($42) to save $7 per bag. Total with online booking: $85 for both checked bags.
Air Canada
Standard Economy — Upgrade option
👜 Personal item
FREE
🧳 Carry-on bag
FREE
🍽 1st checked bag
FREE (included)
🍽 2nd checked bag
Weight limit per bag
23 kg (50 lb)
2 bags total add-on
$50
Standard fare typically costs more than Basic. Calculate total (fare + bags) before upgrading — Basic usually wins at $215 base.
United Airlines
Basic Economy — Caution required
Warning
👜 Personal item
FREE
🧳 Carry-on bag
NOT INCLUDED
🍽 1st checked bag
🍽 2nd checked bag
Exception
MileagePlus card holders
2 bags total (online)
$80+
No carry-on without status. If you board with a carry-on on United Basic Economy, they will check it at the gate and charge $35–$50. Verify you’re booking regular Economy, not Basic, if you want carry-on included.
Porter Airlines
Economy — Embraer E195-E2
👜 Personal item
FREE
🧳 Carry-on bag
Included
🍽 1st checked bag
TBD — check site
🍽 2nd checked bag
TBD — check site
Seat layout
2-2, no middle seats
Total with bags
TBD
Porter’s checked bag fees were not confirmed at time of research. Verify at flyporter.com before booking. Their all-economy E195-E2 has free WiFi and snacks — a more comfortable experience.
Travel Date

When to fly — price by date

Mon Mar 24
$372
High

Arrives 2 days before Drow. Extended hotel cost.

Tue Mar 25
$372
High

Arrives night before KE 023. $157 more expensive.

Wed Mar 26
$215
Recommended

Same day as KE 023. Perfect sync. Save $157 vs Mar 25.

Thu Mar 27
$215
Typical

Same price as Mar 26. Arrives 1 day after Drow.

March 26 saves $157 over March 25 — and you arrive the same day as Drow. That’s a meaningful saving, and better sync. There is no reason to fly earlier.

Money Saving

Ways to pay less

🆕
Air Canada Promo Code
Try this code at checkout on aircanada.com. Verified active on SimplyCodes (Mar 2026) — reported up to 35% off flights/vacation packages.
CFTMAEY1
Potential: up to 35% off (route-dependent)
Verified code, but discount varies by route and date. Enter at checkout to see actual savings.
📅
Seasonal 20% Promo
Air Canada confirmed 20% off base fares for travel Dec 8, 2025 – May 31, 2026. Important: excludes Basic Economy fares. May apply if you book Standard or higher.
Potential: 20% off Standard fare (not Basic $215)
If Standard fare is ~$280, 20% off = $224 + $50 (2nd bag only) = $274 total — potentially cheaper than Basic $307. Verify at checkout.
💵
TopCashback Portal
Book through TopCashback via Expedia to earn cash back on top of your ticket price.
$2.50 flat cashback
Rakuten via Expedia: $1.25 flat. Small but free money.
⏱
24-Hour Free Cancellation
Book the $215 fare now to lock in the price. Under US DOT rules, you have 24 hours to cancel for free. Keep searching for better deals during that window — then confirm or cancel.
Locks in current price risk-free
🍽
Book Bags Online
Pre-pay for checked bags online rather than at the airport. Air Canada charges $35 online vs. $42 at the airport for the first checked bag.
Save $7 per bag — $14 for two bags
🔍
Direct vs. Expedia
Booking directly on aircanada.com may give more flexibility on bag pre-payment and seat selection. Expedia may offer cashback portals but sometimes adds service fees. Compare totals before paying.
Depends on current offers
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✈️
Air Canada
aircanada.com
Recommended — $307 total
Book now →
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Google Flights
google.com/flights
Compare all options — Mar 26
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United Airlines
united.com
Verify fare class — check bags
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Porter Airlines
flyporter.com
Verify bag fees first — TBD
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