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Cheap flights from New York to San Francisco from $229

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 26/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SFO
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from New York to San Francisco are usually found in February or January, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday 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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$395

One-way from

$229

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$884
Delta
  • Delta
  • 17/1-24/1
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 17m total
  • New York to San Francisco
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 26/1
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 40m total
  • New York to San Francisco
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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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 19 December 2024.

Tue 31/1211:30JFK - SFO
1 stop11h 43mAlaska Airlines
Mon 13/119:55SFO - JFK
1 stop16h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/12$546
Thu 26/1219:05JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 46mDelta
Mon 13/107:00SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mDelta
Deal found 18/12$548
Fri 27/1211:00JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 39mJetBlue
Thu 9/108:00SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 25mJetBlue
Deal found 17/12$591
Tue 31/1217:59EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 41mAlaska Airlines
Fri 10/107:00SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/12$643
Tue 31/1206:00EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 40mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/122:40SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/12$706
Thu 26/1207:15LGA - SFO
1 stop12h 10mSouthwest
Wed 15/106:35SFO - LGA
2 stops11h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 18/12$732
Tue 24/1206:30LGA - SFO
1 stop10h 49mJetBlue
Tue 14/108:50SFO - LGA
1 stop10h 40mJetBlue
Deal found 17/12$806
Tue 31/1206:00LGA - SFO
1 stop10h 55mDelta
Mon 6/105:55SFO - LGA
1 stop6h 56mDelta
Deal found 19/12$811
Mon 23/1219:25LGA - SFO
1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines
Thu 23/106:15SFO - LGA
1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12$816
Tue 24/1211:50EWR - SFO
1 stop14h 01mSun Country Air
Sun 5/118:00SFO - EWR
1 stop13h 57mSun Country Air
Deal found 18/12$873
Sun 22/1211:04EWR - SFO
1 stop11h 14mJetBlue
Sun 29/1221:55SFO - EWR
1 stop9h 23mJetBlue
Deal found 18/12$918
Thu 19/1206:00EWR - SFO
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Wed 15/105:55SFO - EWR
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Deal found 18/12$922

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New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 17/1

14:55-18:41

Nonstop6h 46m

San Francisco

Fri 24/1

14:25-22:56

Nonstop5h 31m

$395

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 11/2

07:59-13:47

1 stop8h 48m

San Francisco

Mon 17/2

22:45-09:03

1 stop7h 18m

$398

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 22/1

16:00-16:31

2 stops27h 31m

San Francisco

Sun 26/1

19:55-22:59

2 stops24h 04m

$400

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 20/1

19:29-01:11

1 stop8h 42m

San Francisco

Sat 25/1

06:15-17:12

1 stop7h 57m

$403

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/1

20:30-00:14

Nonstop6h 44m

San Francisco

Sun 12/1

07:20-15:49

Nonstop5h 29m

$433

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 19/2

14:30-22:35

2 stops11h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 2/3

19:50-12:05

1 stop13h 15m

$446

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Sat 15/2

06:00-11:25

1 stop8h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 22/2

22:45-08:52

1 stop7h 07m

$456

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Thu 30/1

16:39-23:23

1 stop9h 44m

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

16:32-17:29

1 stop21h 57m

$457

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Wed 15/1

14:00-17:16

Nonstop6h 16m

San Francisco

Wed 22/1

10:45-19:26

Nonstop5h 41m

$481

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 13/3

13:27-23:55

1 stop13h 28m

San Francisco

Sun 16/3

23:20-10:07

1 stop7h 47m

$564

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Travel insights for flights from New York to San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New York to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 13 December 2024.

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 56 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 $1,183). 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 19 December 2024.

When flying from New York to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 19 December 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta and JetBlue 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.
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very Good
9,552 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very Good
8,600 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
3,274 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
9,048 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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 52 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?

    Delta, at $395, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Users have found that Delta is 44% 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 Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $229. United Airlines flights start at $230 while deals on Delta start at $235 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: Korean Air (100%), Royal Jordanian (96%), LOT( 95%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $406. While the most popular route (Newark - San Francisco) can be booked for $406 on average our data indicates $1,825 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 $1,183). 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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