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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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17:35 - 00:55LGA-SFO
10h 20m1 stop
10:05 - 22:55SFO-LGA
9h 50m1 stop
$339JetBlue
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Fri, 30 Aug - Wed, 11 Sep
17:07 - 00:05EWR-SFO
9h 58m1 stop
10:05 - 23:54SFO-EWR
10h 49m1 stop
$373JetBlue
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Thu, 5 Sep - Tue, 10 Sep
14:10 - 23:36LGA-SFO
12h 26m1 stop
21:23 - 10:59SFO-LGA
10h 36m1 stop
$385JetBlue
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Tue, 6 Aug - Mon, 12 Aug
21:40 - 01:15JFK-SFO
6h 35mdirect
22:50 - 07:25SFO-JFK
5h 35mdirect
$398Delta
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Fri, 13 Sep - Tue, 17 Sep
14:55 - 18:32JFK-SFO
6h 37mdirect
16:00 - 00:44SFO-JFK
5h 44mdirect
$401Delta
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Sun, 1 Sep - Tue, 10 Sep
18:59 - 22:29JFK-SFO
6h 30mdirect
16:45 - 15:49SFO-JFK
20h 04m1 stop
$412Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 31 Aug - Tue, 3 Sep
07:00 - 15:44EWR-SFO
11h 44m1 stop
21:08 - 05:30SFO-EWR
5h 22mdirect
$418Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 1 Oct - Mon, 7 Oct
11:36 - 16:43EWR-SFO
8h 07m1 stop
17:50 - 10:42SFO-EWR
13h 52m1 stop
$507Sun Country Air
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Thu, 5 Sep - Sun, 8 Sep
11:45 - 08:11EWR-SFO
23h 26m1 stop
23:59 - 10:38SFO-EWR
7h 39m1 stop
$523Sun Country Air
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Wed, 10 Jul - Fri, 26 Jul
22:50 - 08:13LGA-SFO
12h 23m1 stop
00:58 - 22:00SFO-LGA
18h 02m1 stop
$545Frontier
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Sun, 15 Sep - Sun, 22 Sep

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 $262 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 $708.

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 September, where tickets cost $444 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of tickets is $804 and $729 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 79 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 $339 on JetBlue, followed by Delta ($398). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $170 on JetBlue and from $200 on Delta.

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

United Airlines (13 flights per day), Delta (11 flights per day), and Alaska Airlines (9 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 41 and 47 nonstop flights that take off from New York and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 6h 22m. The most common departure time is 20:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 316 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

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 09:12.

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 21:50 and lands at 01:32.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

August
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower 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?

    JetBlue, American Airlines, 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 Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 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 $407 or less one-way and $1,167 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, +31 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +32 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 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, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 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, +28 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +29 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 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.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9269 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
7.3Entertainment
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
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Mediocre is best way to describe. Bare bones narrow seats, Dirty pulldown tray, unfriendly cabin crew who were in a hurry to serve tiny drinks and tiny snacks. (Compared to much better Hawaiian Airlines experience, .. no comparison!)

4.0 OkayAndrew, June 2024HNL - SFO
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Mediocre is best way to describe. Bare bones narrow seats, Dirty pulldown tray, unfriendly cabin crew who were in a hurry to serve tiny drinks and tiny snacks. (Compared to much better Hawaiian Airlines experience, .. no comparison!)

It was really good and that's why we choose AA over other airlines.

The flight was about an hour late, and there was notable turbulence for a good part of it. But of course, that was not Alaska Air’s fault, and I think the crew did a good job of keeping it safe. Service suffered a little as a result (I wish I had been offered the option of purchasing food). Overall, it was ok, because we landed safe and sound. Thanks!

Sat on tarmac for 30 minutes despite staring at three empty gates, one of which we eventually pulled into

Flight was changed twice. Original flight was scheduled at 5:30pm. Weeks before flight, flight was changed to 7:00pm. On the date of flight, flight was delayed and departed at 9:00pm. This caused many problems and significantly affected our schedule at our destination.

They canceled my flight going back to SF after I was at the airport. Wanted me to take a flight 14 hours later. Not a happy camper.

I didn’t like not knowing my seat till I got to the airport - and my boarding group was F (last).

Clean plane, relatively spacious in Main Cabin. One experience: I'm 79, with torn rotator cuff (R shoulder). I asked for help getting my carryon into the overhead bin and was told that the staff "does not help with this" (or some such phrase. On previous flights, help has been offered (and accepted). I prevailed on a fellow passenger for this. Also, why not board back to front?? Would this not help in the speed of boarding?

No tv, movies for a 6 hour flight! Worst airline I have ever travelled!

Ground crew was great in Austin, flight crew left a lot to be desired. Not particularly friendly, helpful or nice.

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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.
27/8Tue
1 stopJetBlue
10h 20mLGA-SFO
$170
20/8Tue
1 stopJetBlue
10h 20mLGA-SFO
$171
21/8Wed
directDelta
6h 43mJFK-SFO
$200
27/8Tue
directAlaska Airlines
6h 16mEWR-SFO
$203
5/9Thu
1 stopAlaska Airlines
9h 43mJFK-SFO
$214
13/8Tue
1 stopDelta
7h 30mLGA-SFO
$214
19/9Thu
1 stopSun Country Air
8h 52mJFK-SFO
$254
24/7Wed
1 stopSun Country Air
14h 07mEWR-SFO
$262
6/8Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
8h 31mEWR-SFO
$264
26/6Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
9h 07mJFK-SFO
$377

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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.
15/6Sat
directJetBlue
6h 34mJFK-SFO
4/9Wed
directJetBlue
5h 28mSFO-JFK
$550
15/6Sat
directJetBlue
6h 34mJFK-SFO
4/9Wed
multi-stopJetBlue
10h 22mSFO-JFK
$565
15/6Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
8h 40mJFK-SFO
4/9Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
19h 21mSFO-JFK
$579
15/6Sat
multi-stopDelta
7h 22mEWR-SFO
4/9Wed
multi-stopDelta
8h 27mSFO-EWR
$589
16/6Sun
directDelta
6h 42mJFK-SFO
13/7Sat
directDelta
5h 37mSFO-JFK
$645
17/6Mon
directAlaska Airlines
6h 13mJFK-SFO
17/7Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 16mSFO-JFK
$659
15/6Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 25mJFK-SFO
22/6Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 11mSFO-JFK
$732
17/6Mon
multi-stopSouthwest
11h 10mLGA-SFO
19/6Wed
multi-stopSouthwest
12h 30mSFO-LGA
$813
16/6Sun
multi-stopSouthwest
9h 25mLGA-SFO
22/6Sat
multi-stopSouthwest
14h 25mSFO-LGA
$821
15/6Sat
directAmerican Airlines
6h 39mJFK-SFO
22/6Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 11mSFO-JFK
$832

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Flights to San Francisco

Destination:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Return flight deals:

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Cabin classes:

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