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$158+ Cheap flights to Modesto

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— SFO
Aug 31 — Sep 71
Mon 8/31
Mon 9/7
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Modesto in 2026

Cheapest flights to Modesto
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Modesto. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on August 1, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/186:18 am
LGA
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SFO
1 stop15h 45m
Frontier
Mon 8/248:56 pm
SFO
-
LGA
2 stops21h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 7/29$321
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/191:00 pm
JFK
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SFO
1 stop9h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/126:59 pm
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$321
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/136:25 am
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop14h 55m
Frontier
Fri 10/1610:06 pm
SFO
-
LGA
2 stops20h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$322
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/251:00 pm
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop9h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/151:41 pm
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$322
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/216:18 am
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop15h 45m
Frontier
Mon 8/248:56 pm
SFO
-
LGA
2 stops21h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30$323
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/21:00 pm
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop9h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/711:40 am
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$323
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/206:18 am
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop15h 45m
Frontier
Mon 8/248:56 pm
SFO
-
LGA
2 stops21h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 7/29$324
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Thu 9/101:00 pm
JFK
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SFO
1 stop9h 48m
Frontier
Mon 9/1410:05 pm
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop10h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 7/26$324
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/106:25 am
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop14h 55m
Frontier
Fri 10/1610:06 pm
SFO
-
LGA
2 stops20h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 7/29$325
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/141:00 pm
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop9h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/196:58 pm
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$325
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/196:18 am
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop15h 45m
Frontier
Tue 8/2512:29 am
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop18h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 7/28$326
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/21:00 pm
JFK
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SFO
1 stop9h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/151:41 pm
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$326

Find flight deals to Modesto

Find the latest flights to Modesto in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on August 1, 2026.

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Locate flights to Modesto that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on August 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Modesto that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/10

6:00 am-9:14 am

Nonstop6h 14m

San Francisco

Mon 9/14

11:59 pm-8:39 am

Nonstop5h 40m

$352

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/11

5:59 pm-9:26 pm

Nonstop6h 27m

San Francisco

Fri 9/18

9:44 pm-12:34 pm

1 stop11h 50m

$355

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/12

9:55 am-4:37 pm

1 stop9h 42m

San Francisco

Wed 9/16

1:41 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop5h 48m

$359

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/22

4:00 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop10h 17m

San Francisco

Sat 9/26

11:10 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$359

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/16

3:30 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop9h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 10/6

7:50 am-8:00 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$361

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 8/22

2:00 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop11h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

6:00 am-4:39 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$369

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 11/3

6:40 am-12:50 pm

1 stop9h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

6:05 am-5:00 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$369

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/24

3:55 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop9h 36m

San Francisco

Fri 9/11

9:44 pm-11:00 am

1 stop10h 16m

$371

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 11/4

6:40 am-12:50 pm

1 stop9h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 11/12

9:40 am-11:25 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$374

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 8/21

1:59 pm-7:39 pm

1 stop8h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 8/26

6:13 am-4:49 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$379

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Modesto

How long is the flight to Modesto?

On average, a flight from New York to Modesto takes 8 hours 52 minutes. Flights to Modesto from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Modesto

The most flights from New York to Modesto are scheduled on a Thursday (161 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (69 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Modesto?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Modesto are United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $92
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $110
Delta
Delta
From $78
Frontier
Frontier
From $38

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Modesto?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Modesto are Alaska Airlines, Frontier and JetBlue.

Rainfall in Modesto by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Modesto 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 Modesto when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Modesto by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Modesto, 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).

When is the cheapest time to fly to Modesto?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Modesto. Price data was last updated on August 3, 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Modesto should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Sunday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Reviews of airlines servicing Modesto

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Modesto. 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 Modesto. Reviews last updated August 1, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing the United States, such as Alaska Airlines,Delta, andUnited 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.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,742 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

James Cezar,Jan 2023

JFK - SFO

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,742 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,742 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

James Cezar,Jan 2023

JFK - SFO

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible
Delta
7.8
Good
8,497 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,742 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

James Cezar,Jan 2023

JFK - SFO

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,062 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,742 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

James Cezar,Jan 2023

JFK - SFO

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,845 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,742 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

James Cezar,Jan 2023

JFK - SFO

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible
JetBlue
7.1
Good
3,030 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,742 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

James Cezar,Jan 2023

JFK - SFO

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

FAQs about flying to Modesto

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Modesto if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Modesto on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Modesto?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Hawaiian Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Modesto.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Modesto?

    A round-trip flight to Modesto will typically cost around $2,036, however they can be found for as little as $60.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Modesto depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Modesto, Sacramento Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 52 minutes).

  • Does San Francisco have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at San Francisco can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San Francisco?

    Yes. San Francisco has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Grand Hyatt At Sfo is the closest property to San Francisco (1.0 mi away from San Francisco).

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