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.
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 |
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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 |
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Cheapest flights from New York to San FranciscoExplore 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.
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.
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Fly from
Fly to
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Best time to book a flight from New York to San Francisco
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from New York with our price prediction graph.
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
Overall
Food
Crew
Comfort
Entertainment
Reviews
Phally,Oct 2024
IAD - SFO
Boarding
Overall
Food
Crew
Comfort
Entertainment
Reviews
Phally,Oct 2024
IAD - SFO
Boarding
Overall
Food
Crew
Comfort
Entertainment
Reviews
Phally,Oct 2024
IAD - SFO
Boarding
Overall
Food
Crew
Comfort
Entertainment
Reviews
Phally,Oct 2024
IAD - SFO
Boarding
Overall
Food
Crew
Comfort
Entertainment
Reviews
Phally,Oct 2024
IAD - SFO
Boarding
Overall
Food
Crew
Comfort
Entertainment
Reviews
Phally,Oct 2024
IAD - SFO
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