Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from New York generally make it to San Francisco in 6h 27m. The flying distance between the two cities is 6,645 km.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 26 and 34 direct flights that take off from New York and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 6h 20m. The most common departure time is 09:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 220 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to San Francisco was $250 for a one-way ticket and $470 for a return.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

New York and San Francisco are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are United Airlines (79 flights per week), Delta (44 flights per week), and JetBlue (40 flights per week).

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

If you are looking for a flight deal from New York to San Francisco, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San Francisco, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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 Newark Liberty Airport.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from New York at 06:00 and will be landing in San Francisco at 09:23.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from New York to San Francisco jets off at 21:30 and lands at 00:59.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York to San Francisco flight route.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

Can I get a Lyft from San Francisco Airport?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from New York to San Francisco is January, where tickets cost $457 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $802 and $776 respectively.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

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?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 21

How often are flights from New York to San Francisco delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between New York and San Francisco historically see delays in approximately 20% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 182 minutes.

Question 22

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to San Francisco flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, American Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 17% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 23

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Sunday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 24

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to San Francisco flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are First and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from New York to San Francisco were found on Frontier ($470) and Alaska Airlines ($485).

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from New York to San Francisco costs $602 on the route between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and San Francisco (SFO). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 19% cheaper than other New York-San Francisco routes. The most popular route is between Newark Airport (EWR) and San Francisco (SFO).

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from New York to San Francisco, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 40% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Question 29

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from New York to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at $342 on average.

Question 30

How much is a return flight from New York to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to San Francisco from New York usually cost between $497 and $875 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $470 on Frontier (20 Oct–27 Oct).

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