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$129+ Cheap flights from New York State to San Francisco (SFO)

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 11/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Cheap flight deals from New York to San Francisco

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 June 9, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/194:49 pm
BUF
-
SFO
1 stop8h 51m
American Airlines
Tue 8/2510:53 pm
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop7h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/8$239
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2312:00 pm
BUF
-
SFO
2 stops10h 05m
Southwest
Wed 9/3011:40 pm
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9$245
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2912:29 pm
BUF
-
SFO
1 stop9h 56m
Frontier
Tue 9/110:15 pm
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop12h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 6/5$246
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2312:10 pm
BUF
-
SFO
1 stop12h 18m
JetBlue
Mon 9/288:25 pm
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop8h 59m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/6$252
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/36:18 pm
ROC
-
SFO
1 stop8h 39m
Delta
Mon 10/1910:30 pm
SFO
-
ROC
1 stop10h 04m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/46:15 pm
ROC
-
SFO
1 stop8h 43m
Delta
Wed 9/910:45 pm
SFO
-
ROC
1 stop9h 29m
Delta
Deal found 6/9$258
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/285:21 pm
SYR
-
SFO
1 stop7h 26m
Delta
Sat 9/510:00 pm
SFO
-
SYR
1 stop10h 33m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$259
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/253:30 pm
BUF
-
SFO
1 stop11h 01m
JetBlue
Mon 9/2811:59 pm
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop11h 27m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/5$259
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/193:20 pm
ROC
-
SFO
2 stops9h 45m
Southwest
Wed 8/2611:40 pm
SFO
-
ROC
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8$260
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/125:45 pm
HPN
-
SFO
1 stop9h 00m
American Airlines
Tue 8/186:30 am
SFO
-
HPN
1 stop10h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/8$261
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/206:26 am
BUF
-
SFO
1 stop9h 03m
American Airlines
Sat 10/2411:28 am
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop8h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/8$262
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/193:52 pm
BUF
-
SFO
1 stop11h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/2510:15 pm
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop12h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$263

Find flight deals from New York to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated June 9, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$239
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One-way from

$129
(United Airlines)

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January

Average price

$507

Good round-trip deal

$444 or less

Good one-way deal

$223 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York State to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 9/22

6:18 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop8h 39m

San Francisco

Fri 9/25

10:10 pm-11:32 am

1 stop10h 22m

$257

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 9/22

6:18 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop8h 39m

San Francisco

Sat 9/26

10:59 pm-11:52 am

1 stop9h 53m

$257

SyracuseSan Francisco

SYR - SFO

SYRSFO

Syracuse Hancock Intl

Wed 9/9

4:20 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop9h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 9/12

11:30 pm-10:06 am

1 stop7h 36m

$259

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Greater Rochester Intl

Fri 9/4

6:15 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 43m

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

6:00 am-5:33 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$259

SyracuseSan Francisco

SYR - SFO

SYRSFO

Syracuse Hancock Intl

Sat 10/3

12:17 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop10h 32m

San Francisco

Wed 10/14

9:00 pm-10:35 am

1 stop10h 35m

$259

SyracuseSan Francisco

SYR - SFO

SYRSFO

Syracuse Hancock Intl

Fri 9/4

4:02 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop10h 56m

San Francisco

Sun 9/6

10:00 pm-11:33 am

1 stop10h 33m

$259

SyracuseSan Francisco

SYR - SFO

SYRSFO

Syracuse Hancock Intl

Wed 11/4

3:11 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop10h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 11/26

6:00 am-4:19 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$259

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Mon 8/31

3:32 pm-12:36 am

1 stop12h 04m

San Francisco

Tue 9/1

6:00 am-7:13 pm

1 stop10h 13m

$266

SyracuseSan Francisco

SYR - SFO

SYRSFO

Syracuse Hancock Intl

Fri 8/21

4:02 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop10h 52m

San Francisco

Wed 9/2

11:35 am-11:08 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$293

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Fri 7/10

6:00 am-1:23 pm

1 stop10h 23m

San Francisco

Sat 7/18

9:00 pm-9:35 am

1 stop9h 35m

$306

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

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to San Francisco (average of $342). Flying from State of New York to San Francisco in May is currently the most expensive (average of $519). 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 NY 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 June 9, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from State of New York to San Francisco in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 42% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from State of 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 June 9, 2026.

The most flights from USNY to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (113 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (52 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from State of New York to San Francisco?

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

The best time to book flights from State of New York to San Francisco is 36 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly from State of New York 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 May 30, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their State of New York to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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?

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New York to San Francisco.

  • How long is the flight from State of New York to San Francisco?

    For as low as $257, Delta can have you in San Francisco from State of New York in 8h 39m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2354 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $92. Users have also found prices from $96 and $109 on Frontier and Delta, respectively.

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

    While some choose either New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco or New York LaGuardia - San Francisco, Newark - San Francisco is the most popular route from State of New York to San Francisco.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from State of New York to San Francisco consider choosing TAP AIR PORTUGAL (89%), Icelandair (86%) or China Southern (85%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from State of New York to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $1,246, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $149. The most popular route (Newark - San Francisco), is priced around $280.

  • 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 vacation 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 State of New York to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to San Francisco (average of $342). Flying from State of New York to San Francisco in May is currently the most expensive (average of $519). 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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Top 9 airlines flying from New York to San Francisco

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from New York to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$110Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$128Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$148Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Sun Country AirCheapest$162Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
United AirlinesCheapest$168Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$192Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$207Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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