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Find cheap flights from New York to San Francisco from $173

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Cheap flight deals from New York to San Francisco (NYC-SFO)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New York to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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17:59 - 00:56LGA-SFO
9h 57m1 stop
22:47 - 13:27SFO-LGA
11h 40m1 stop
$346JetBlue
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Sat, 18 May - Mon, 20 May
06:00 - 20:06LGA-SFO
17h 06m2 stops
23:59 - 11:37SFO-LGA
8h 38m1 stop
$373Frontier
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Sat, 4 May - Mon, 6 May
13:05 - 23:59EWR-SFO
13h 54m1 stop
10:50 - 23:58SFO-EWR
10h 08m1 stop
$380JetBlue
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Sat, 18 May - Mon, 20 May
12:29 - 22:59LGA-SFO
13h 30m1 stop
23:59 - 11:37SFO-LGA
8h 38m1 stop
$383Frontier
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Sat, 4 May - Mon, 6 May
11:55 - 17:55EWR-SFO
9h 00m1 stop
00:20 - 10:56SFO-EWR
7h 36m1 stop
$396Delta
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Sat, 14 Sep - Fri, 4 Oct
09:00 - 12:15EWR-SFO
6h 15mdirect
21:40 - 05:59SFO-EWR
5h 19mdirect
$413Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 18 Sep - Sat, 21 Sep
21:30 - 01:17JFK-SFO
6h 47mdirect
22:45 - 07:26SFO-JFK
5h 41mdirect
$413Delta
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Wed, 4 Sep - Tue, 1 Oct
17:59 - 21:15EWR-SFO
6h 16mdirect
21:40 - 05:59SFO-EWR
5h 19mdirect
$436Alaska Airlines
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Thu, 12 Sep - Tue, 17 Sep
11:38 - 11:03JFK-SFO
26h 25m1 stop
17:50 - 10:40SFO-JFK
13h 50m1 stop
$518Sun Country Air
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Fri, 6 Sep - Sun, 8 Sep
11:25 - 08:16JFK-SFO
23h 51m1 stop
14:06 - 10:35SFO-JFK
17h 29m1 stop
$533Sun Country Air
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Sat, 1 Jun - Tue, 4 Jun

Flights from New York to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest New York to San Francisco flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from New York to San Francisco.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from New York to San Francisco cost $246 and was between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and San Francisco. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $521.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to San Francisco?

The average price of all flights from New York to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Francisco on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from New York to San Francisco. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Wednesdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New York to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from New York to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost $422 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $691 and $671 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to San Francisco?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from New York to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from New York to San Francisco, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 53 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to San Francisco?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from New York to San Francisco found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $346 on JetBlue, followed by Frontier ($373). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $173 on JetBlue and from $198 on Delta.

Which airlines fly most frequently between New York and San Francisco?

Delta (16 flights per day), United Airlines (13 flights per day), and Alaska Airlines (8 flights per day) are the most frequent flyers of this route.

How many flights are there between New York and San Francisco per day?

Each day, there are between 43 and 60 nonstop flights that take off from New York and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 6h 28m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 360 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between New York and San Francisco?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from New York to San Francisco take?

A direct flight to San Francisco will take on average 5h 55m to travel the 6,645 km flying distance from New York.

What’s the earliest departure time from New York to San Francisco?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from New York at 06:00 and will be landing in San Francisco at 09:38.

What’s the latest departure time from New York to San Francisco?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from New York to San Francisco jets off at 21:45 and lands at 01:33.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

August
Best time to beat the crowds (24% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from New York to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from New York to San Francisco

  • Is public transportation available from San Francisco Airport to the city?

    BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) operates 3 to 4 trains per hour from all of the terminals at San Francisco airport, and the trip to downtown San Francisco takes about 30 minutes. The fare for the trip is around $10.

  • Can I get a Lyft from San Francisco Airport?

    Yes, you can. Upon landing and collecting any bags, open the app to request your ride, noting your designated pick-up zone for your terminal. The cost of the trip will be between $30-$40.

  • What is the fastest way for me to get to Newark airport for my flight from New York to San Francisco?

    AirTrain is a simple way to get to and from Newark Liberty International Airport. The AirTrain system connects with all major bus and rail lines, meaning you can get to Newark Airport from almost anywhere in the New York and New Jersey areas with ease.

  • What is the absolute fastest way to get from Manhattan to New York John F. Kennedy International?

    Gotham Air offers helicopter service from Manhattan to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport for only $99 per person for first-time users. They even serve hors d’oeuvres created by Chef Thomas Keller’s Bouchon Bakery and drinks on afternoon flights for the six-minute trip.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to San Francisco was $112 for a one-way ticket and $224 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to San Francisco?

    New York has 2 major airports: Newark and New York John F Kennedy Intl. San Francisco is the only airport in San Francisco. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from New York LaGuardia Airport.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York to San Francisco?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to San Francisco?

    The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to San Francisco?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between New York and San Francisco, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York to San Francisco?

    There are direct flights from New York to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from New York is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $414 or less one-way and $2,306 or less round-trip.
  • If you would prefer to stay a little closer to the airport in San Francisco to stay more centralized for access to the entire bay area, a good choice is La Quinta Inn & Suites San Francisco Airport West, which is located just outside the entrance to the airport. The hotel features free Wifi, parking, and breakfast. The hotel is air-conditioned, has a pool, and is centered perfectly between downtown San Francisco, the south bay area, and the coast.
  • San Francisco is well-known for its very unpredictable weather. If you did not pack just the right coat before your flight from New York to San Francisco, stop in at Lacoste in Terminal B between the entrances for the B and C gates at New York LaGuardia Airport to get the perfect jacket for the trip.
  • Travelers that would like a little mood boost before flights from New York to San Francisco would do well to stop in at the Happy Clam at Newark International Airport. The Happy Clam puts a unique spin on classic Italian dishes and is a notch above the regular grab-and-go airport food you so often find in terminal buildings.
  • If your flight from New York to San Francisco is at the crack of dawn, why not start your vacation one night early by staying at Aloft New York LaGuardia Airport, located right at the entrance to New York LaGuardia Airport? This sleek and modern hotel offers free WiFi and free shuttles to the airport.
  • San Francisco is known to be a food lover’s dream. Why not get into a culinary state of mind before your flight from New York to San Francisco by stopping in at Deep Blue on the Fly, located in the marketplace in Terminal 5 of John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport? Deep Blue puts a sophisticated spin on classic Asian favorites and offers a full menu of sushi rolls and wraps.
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Prefer to fly direct from New York to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from New York to San Francisco, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New York to San Francisco

Monday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +31 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +32 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +31 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +32 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +32 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +33 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to New York

Monday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +28 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +29 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +28 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +29 more

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Top airline flying from New York to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New York to San Francisco? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9111 reviews
7.3entertainment
7.3food
8.2boarding
7.9comfort
8.6crew
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The messaging about the change in flight destination and options for getting to SFO was poor. There should have been frequent updates. When I spoke to the boarding agent moment before we were supposed to board, he was flippant and offered no help before the announcement was made that transportation would be arranged. It was as poor of an experience that I've ever had.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Apr 2024LAX - SFO
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The messaging about the change in flight destination and options for getting to SFO was poor. There should have been frequent updates. When I spoke to the boarding agent moment before we were supposed to board, he was flippant and offered no help before the announcement was made that transportation would be arranged. It was as poor of an experience that I've ever had.

My plane ride down landed 20 min late. Boarding at SFO was strange too. The people at the terminal were nice—but, boarding lacked direction, and was confusing . Coming back was worse—the plane was hours behind—and I barely caught the last Bart train back to San Francisco (3 min more and I would have been in trouble). It was a very stressful trip, and it didn’t need to be.

dont re-route to San Jose. Re-route to closer airport. Provide shuttle bus to go to SFO, not just LYFT vouchers.

WiFi connection bad. Food is really awful. Crew very nice and efficient

It was the worst experience because they delayed the flight by 2 and half hours. We were supposed to depart by 3:41 but they did the depart by 6 pm. It was so boring!!

This was a short flight with many open seats. Overhead space is limited and there are no screens in the seat back. But overall the flight was comfortable and fast.

Poor experience. 4 hour delay. 2 hours because of weather and runway construction at SFO. But gate logistics were a mess (gate was used by an unsigned flight to SAN first (!) ... lots of time spent weight balancing the flight because of an inoperable baggage hold (initial loading should have taken that into account, since plane had been flying that way that day) ... and then plane had to go back to gate for more fuel because of SFO delays (easily could have been done - and foreseen - while reweighting the plane). Airline came across as extremely disorganized. Note: on-board experience was fine ...

I think in 6:15 hrs flight the airlines should give some meal and not just couple of cookies People reach their homes at around 12 mid night and then they have to make dinner and eat I started my home at around 5 o clock and no food till 12 midnight You should give some reasonable meal in flight Thanks

The only options for beverages were water and apple juice. When did that happen?

Pretty terrible. The aisles on this flight were too narrow so we had to carry our baby, care seat, luggage, travel stroller step by step down the aisle slowing down a lot of passengers in the process. Not only was this a safety hazard but remember that scene from game of thrones where Cersei walks naked through the streets? It felt about as excruciating as that except both me and my husband were carrying 50lbs of weight while everyone from the flight attendants and passengers dolled out comments like “that stroller doesn’t fit in the overhead compartment and you should check it at the gate” when it is a travel stroller that absolutely fits and did fit in the overhead compartment. The flight said it was 30 min delayed but in actuality we did not take off until 1.5 hours past the original time. It was absolutely terrible. Alaska also charged us 200 dollars just in baggage fees even tho we took the time to buy two check on baggages via their app and bought an extra seat for our child and they still refused to overlook our first time flying with them. Everyone in general looked super miserable and traveling with them with a child is pretty much untenable. Lastly I originally thought I had booked an AM flight for my family but it was a PM flight which I knew was not going to end well since we had a 1.5 year old with us on a flight that gets in 9p. I ended up calling Alaska to try to change the first leg for a change fee, and would even have accepted half of a refund to book a completely different flight but of course they refused and absolutely allowed no flexibility to plans so I guess my revenge was our baby cried for 3 out of the four hour flight and hopefully convinced every miserable person on that flight to never fly Alaska again 🤷🏻‍♀️

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from New York to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
30/5Thu
1 stopJetBlue
11h 59mLGA-SFO
$173
6/6Thu
1 stopJetBlue
12h 26mLGA-SFO
$182
21/8Wed
1 stopDelta
9h 09mEWR-SFO
$198
24/8Sat
directAlaska Airlines
6h 16mEWR-SFO
$207
1/9Sun
1 stopDelta
8h 28mEWR-SFO
$213
5/6Wed
directAlaska Airlines
6h 13mEWR-SFO
$223
6/9Fri
1 stopSun Country Air
8h 12mJFK-SFO
$260
26/6Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
8h 13mLGA-SFO
$267
16/9Mon
1 stopSun Country Air
8h 05mEWR-SFO
$275
26/6Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
12h 08mJFK-SFO
$430

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Last minute flights from New York to San Francisco

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from New York to San Francisco that are departing in the next 10 days.
28/4Sun
directJetBlue
6h 23mJFK-SFO
3/5Fri
directJetBlue
5h 43mSFO-JFK
$595
29/4Mon
multi-stopJetBlue
10h 51mJFK-SFO
6/5Mon
directJetBlue
5h 43mSFO-JFK
$626
29/4Mon
multi-stopSun Country Air
8h 11mEWR-SFO
11/5Sat
multi-stopSun Country Air
13h 34mSFO-EWR
$680
29/4Mon
multi-stopSun Country Air
30h 46mJFK-SFO
4/5Sat
multi-stopSun Country Air
13h 19mSFO-JFK
$696
27/4Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
16h 22mEWR-SFO
7/5Tue
directAlaska Airlines
5h 45mSFO-EWR
$727
29/4Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
17h 22mEWR-SFO
30/4Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
12h 05mSFO-EWR
$748
27/4Sat
multi-stopDelta
8h 11mEWR-SFO
6/5Mon
multi-stopDelta
7h 15mSFO-EWR
$841
26/4Fri
multi-stopDelta
8h 34mEWR-SFO
30/4Tue
multi-stopDelta
8h 38mSFO-EWR
$926
25/4Thu
directUnited Airlines
6h 28mEWR-SFO
7/5Tue
directUnited Airlines
5h 43mSFO-EWR
$1,019
27/4Sat
directUnited Airlines
6h 13mEWR-SFO
30/4Tue
directUnited Airlines
5h 29mSFO-EWR
$1,093

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Flights to San Francisco

Destination:

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