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Cheap flights from New York to San Francisco from $188

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SFO
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to San Francisco are usually found in February or March, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from New York to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$344

One-way from

$188

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$655

Good round-trip deal

$2,441 or less

Good one-way deal

$239 or less
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 1/7-4/7
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 25m total
  • New York to San Francisco
Delta
  • Delta
  • 29/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 39m total
  • New York to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($156 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to San Francisco.

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Cheapest flights from New York to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 April 2025.

Tue 1/721:59JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 45mJetBlue
Fri 4/720:30SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 31mJetBlue
Deal found 17/4$344
Sat 14/620:29JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 30mAlaska Airlines
Tue 15/706:18SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/4$358
Wed 28/507:00JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 27mDelta
Tue 3/616:15SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 42mDelta
Deal found 17/4$374
Sun 25/506:00LGA - SFO
1 stop7h 33mDelta
Sat 31/505:50SFO - LGA
1 stop8h 19mDelta
Deal found 17/4$375
Sat 24/520:15EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 27mUnited Airlines
Tue 27/516:20SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/4$416
Tue 20/507:10EWR - SFO
1 stop8h 30mDelta
Wed 28/514:00SFO - EWR
1 stop8h 07mDelta
Deal found 18/4$419
Tue 1/708:25LGA - SFO
1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Fri 4/708:35SFO - LGA
1 stop8h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/4$421
Wed 7/507:30EWR - SFO
1 stop10h 21mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/518:40SFO - EWR
1 stop8h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/4$421
Wed 14/519:29EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 36mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 19/522:15SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 37mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 18/4$436
Thu 8/511:41EWR - SFO
1 stop24h 44mSun Country Air
Mon 12/518:09SFO - EWR
1 stop15h 47mSun Country Air
Deal found 17/4$479
Fri 19/911:33JFK - SFO
1 stop8h 45mSun Country Air
Sat 27/912:21SFO - JFK
1 stop19h 09mSun Country Air
Deal found 17/4$510
Thu 5/620:29JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 9/617:55SFO - JFK
1 stop10h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 17/4$520

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

New York

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/7

21:59-01:44

Nonstop6h 45m

San Francisco

Fri 4/7

06:00-14:40

Nonstop5h 40m

$344

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 14/6

20:29-23:59

Nonstop6h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 15/7

06:18-15:00

Nonstop5h 42m

$358

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 28/5

07:00-10:27

Nonstop6h 27m

San Francisco

Tue 3/6

16:15-00:57

Nonstop5h 42m

$374

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sun 25/5

06:00-10:33

1 stop7h 33m

San Francisco

Sat 31/5

05:50-17:09

1 stop8h 19m

$375

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Sat 24/5

20:15-23:42

Nonstop6h 27m

San Francisco

Tue 27/5

16:20-01:02

Nonstop5h 42m

$416

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Tue 20/5

07:10-12:40

1 stop8h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 28/5

14:00-01:07

1 stop8h 07m

$419

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 1/7

08:25-13:40

1 stop8h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 4/7

08:35-19:46

1 stop8h 11m

$421

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Wed 7/5

07:30-14:51

1 stop10h 21m

San Francisco

Sun 11/5

17:35-06:30

1 stop9h 55m

$421

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Wed 14/5

19:29-23:05

Nonstop6h 36m

San Francisco

Mon 19/5

22:15-06:52

Nonstop5h 37m

$436

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Thu 8/5

11:41-09:25

1 stop24h 44m

San Francisco

Mon 12/5

18:09-12:56

1 stop15h 47m

$479

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Best time to book a flight from New York to San Francisco

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New York to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from New York to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 86 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from New York to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 April 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New York to San Francisco in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 73% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from New York to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 18 April 2025.

The most flights from NYC to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (174 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (58 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated 18 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from New York to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Phally,Oct 2024

IAD - SFO

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Phally,Oct 2024

IAD - SFO

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Phally,Oct 2024

IAD - SFO

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.
8.0
Very Good

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Phally,Oct 2024

IAD - SFO

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Phally,Oct 2024

IAD - SFO

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Phally,Oct 2024

IAD - SFO

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from New York?

    Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from New York. On average, San Francisco has 120 inbound flights from New York per day from 0 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 19.0 km from San Francisco’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to San Francisco round-trip?

    JetBlue, at $344, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users have found that JetBlue is 49% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to San Francisco one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $188. JetBlue flights start at $203 while deals on United Airlines start at $215 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to San Francisco?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to San Francisco?

    Before booking your flight to San Francisco from New York, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Aeromexico (92%), Scandinavian Airlines (92%), China Eastern( 92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to San Francisco?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $179. While the most popular route (Newark - San Francisco) can be booked for $320 on average our data indicates $343 when flying from New York to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from New York to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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