American Airlines' Main Cabin Extra offers 34-35” legroom, enhancing comfort on longer flights.
American Airlines' Flagship Business class provides 6’ 7” lay-flat beds and 16” HD screens.
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Oct 11 — Oct 181
1 adult, Economy
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Popular in | December |
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Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $387 |
Round-trip from | $228 |
One-way from | $121 |
Good round-trip deal | $283 or less |
Good one-way deal | $171 or less |
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Mon 9/2910:56 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop26h 34mFrontier
Sat 10/410:49 amSFO - LGA
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Deal found 9/10$228
Fri 10/248:24 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 11/17:00 amSFO - JFK
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Deal found 9/9$228
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Deal found 9/10$229
Fri 10/248:24 pmJFK - SFO
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Sun 11/210:43 pmSFO - JFK
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Deal found 9/9$229
Fri 9/1910:56 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop26h 34mFrontier
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Sat 11/111:56 pmSFO - JFK
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1 stop17h 05mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$232
Fri 10/241:01 pmJFK - SFO
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Mon 11/310:43 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$232
Wed 10/810:00 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop21h 00mFrontier
Mon 10/1310:23 pmSFO - LGA
1 stop20h 58mFrontier
Deal found 9/11$233
Fri 9/1912:59 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop13h 03mFrontier
Thu 9/2510:37 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop27h 53mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$233
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LGA - SFO
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New York LaGuardia
Fri 10/24
5:35 pm-12:05 am
1 stop9h 30m
San Francisco
Sun 11/2
12:50 pm-11:20 pm
1 stop7h 30m
$236
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JFK - SFO
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New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 10/24
9:30 pm-12:59 am
Nonstop6h 29m
San Francisco
Mon 10/27
11:39 pm-8:02 am
Nonstop5h 23m
$237
New YorkSan Francisco
JFK - SFO
JFKSFO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 11/13
1:00 pm-4:26 pm
Nonstop6h 26m
San Francisco
Sun 11/16
7:00 am-3:37 pm
Nonstop5h 37m
$237
New YorkSan Francisco
JFK - SFO
JFKSFO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 10/25
7:15 am-10:42 am
Nonstop6h 27m
San Francisco
Sat 11/1
2:20 pm-10:59 pm
Nonstop5h 39m
$237
New YorkSan Francisco
JFK - SFO
JFKSFO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 11/13
1:00 pm-4:26 pm
Nonstop6h 26m
San Francisco
Sun 11/16
7:00 am-3:37 pm
Nonstop5h 37m
$237
New YorkSan Francisco
JFK - SFO
JFKSFO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 11/4
8:29 pm-12:06 am
Nonstop6h 37m
San Francisco
Sun 11/9
10:43 pm-7:19 am
Nonstop5h 36m
$237
New YorkSan Francisco
JFK - SFO
JFKSFO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 11/8
8:29 pm-12:06 am
Nonstop6h 37m
San Francisco
Thu 11/13
7:00 am-3:37 pm
Nonstop5h 37m
$237
New YorkSan Francisco
LGA - SFO
LGASFO
New York LaGuardia
Wed 1/28
4:30 pm-10:20 pm
1 stop8h 50m
San Francisco
Sat 2/14
8:25 pm-11:50 am
2 stops12h 25m
$245
NewarkSan Francisco
EWR - SFO
EWRSFO
Newark
Tue 10/7
9:00 am-5:07 pm
1 stop11h 07m
San Francisco
Wed 10/15
8:00 am-4:40 pm
Nonstop5h 40m
$247
New YorkSan Francisco
JFK - SFO
JFKSFO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 12/7
6:55 am-10:31 am
Nonstop6h 36m
San Francisco
Tue 12/9
9:00 pm-5:26 am
Nonstop5h 26m
$247
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Alaska’s Premium Class offers extra legroom and free cocktails on domestic flights.
Saver Fare allows a carry-on, but no seat selection in advance.
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Frontier
Frontier's UpFront Plus guarantees an empty middle seat for added comfort.
Frontier's Zone 1 boarding is available with a carry-on purchase or special fare bundle.
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JetBlue
JetBlue offers free onboard Wifi and screens at every seat for movies and live TV.
Blue Basic includes a free carry-on, but changes and seat selection come with a fee.
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Delta
Delta's Comfort Plus offers extra legroom, early boarding, and upgraded snacks on domestic flights.
Delta offers free Wi-Fi on most domestic flights for SkyMiles members.
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United's Premium Plus offers larger seats, extra legroom, and upgraded meals on select routes.
United's Polaris Business class includes lie-flat seats and Saks Fifth Avenue bedding.
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Best time to book a flight to San Francisco
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Everything you need to know about your flight to San Francisco
When is the best time to book a flight to San Francisco?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.
Booking 86 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
How long is the flight to San Francisco?
On average, a flight from New York to San Francisco takes 11 hours 32 minutes. Flights to San Francisco from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.
When is the cheapest time to fly to San Francisco?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on September 7, 2025.
Users looking for the lowest fares to San Francisco should consider flying on Tuesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
Weekly flight availability to San Francisco
The most flights from New York to San Francisco are scheduled on a Thursday (158 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (76 on average).
What are the most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco?
The most popular airlines flying from New York to San Francisco are United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue.
What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San Francisco?
The cheapest airlines flying from New York to San Francisco are JetBlue, Spirit Airlines and Frontier.
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 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.
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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).
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 September 11, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing the United States, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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8.0
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
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10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
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FAQs about flying to San Francisco
San Francisco, CA airport overview
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is located 13 miles (21 km) south of downtown San Francisco and is the largest airport in the Bay Area and the second-busiest airport in California.
Comprising four terminals – Terminals 1, 2, 3 and the International Terminal – that form a ring around a multi-story Domestic Airport parking garage, San Francisco International is easy to navigate. Terminals 1-3 handle all domestic flights, while the International Terminal mainly manages international flights. Customs, immigrations and baggage claims are generally fast; staff are friendly, signage is good and transport to and from the airport is excellent. Delays are common, though, due to the region’s adverse weather patterns; however, there are plans to extend the runways in order to aid aircraft flying in low visibility conditions.
San Francisco International is clean and modern. With its newly revamped Terminal 2 housing an award-winning aviation museum and library, along with an extensive array of retail, dining, entertainment and health establishments, it is truly a world-class facility.
Flights to San Francisco International Airport comes from a number of destinations worldwide, including Toronto, Paris, Tokyo, London, Hong Kong, Seoul, Lima, Frankfurt, Singapore, San Salvador, Beijing, Mexico City, Sydney and Cancun, in addition to numerous domestic routes.
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