What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to San Francisco Bay Area is January . The most expensive month for flights is June . The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

Can I find cheaper flights to San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Frontier is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area.

How much is a round-trip flight to San Francisco Bay Area?

A round-trip flight to San Francisco Bay Area will typically cost around $808, however they can be found for as little as $68.

Where does the fastest flight to San Francisco Bay Area depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to San Francisco Bay Area, Monterey Regional offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 56 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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Wed 9/107:00 amEWR - SJC

1 stop16h 00mSpirit Airlines

Tue 9/1611:40 amSJC - EWR

1 stop15h 14mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/9$148

Wed 9/107:00 amEWR - SJC

1 stop16h 00mSpirit Airlines

Wed 9/176:35 amSJC - EWR

2 stops12h 24mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/10$151

Mon 9/810:00 pmEWR - SJC

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Tue 9/1611:40 amSJC - EWR

1 stop15h 14mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/12$167

Wed 9/35:59 pmEWR - SJC

1 stop7h 31mSpirit Airlines

Tue 9/911:40 amSJC - EWR

1 stop15h 14mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/10$168

Wed 9/1010:59 amLGA - OAK

2 stops15h 33mSpirit Airlines

Mon 9/152:39 pmOAK - LGA

2 stops23h 51mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/11$171

Sat 9/66:59 amEWR - SJC

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Tue 9/911:40 amSJC - EWR

1 stop15h 14mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/10$172

Wed 9/37:55 pmLGA - OAK

2 stops20h 39mSpirit Airlines

Tue 9/92:39 pmOAK - LGA

2 stops23h 51mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/11$180

Tue 9/910:59 amLGA - OAK

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Tue 9/162:39 pmOAK - LGA

2 stops23h 51mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/12$182

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1 stop12h 15mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/12$193

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Deal found 8/10$194

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1 stop12h 15mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/9$194

Sat 9/1312:57 pmLGA - OAK

2 stops13h 35mSpirit Airlines

Tue 12/165:11 pmOAK - LGA

2 stops19h 49mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/11$199

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Wed 9/107:00 amEWR - SJC

1 stop16h 00mSpirit Airlines

Wed 9/1711:40 amSJC - EWR

1 stop15h 14mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/12$153

Mon 9/86:59 amJFK - OAK

1 stop19h 33mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/306:30 amOAK - JFK

1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/10$204

Tue 9/305:29 pmJFK - SFO

Nonstop6h 34mJetBlue

Tue 9/3011:29 pmSFO - JFK

Nonstop5h 31mJetBlue

Deal found 8/11$232

Wed 9/249:30 amJFK - SFO

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Tue 9/308:50 amSFO - JFK

Nonstop5h 46mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 8/12$237

Mon 9/86:59 amJFK - SFO

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Mon 9/1510:37 pmSFO - JFK

1 stop27h 53mFrontier

Deal found 8/12$241

Tue 10/217:29 pmLGA - SFO

1 stop8h 26mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/2211:00 pmSFO - LGA

1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/10$243

Wed 9/1011:25 amLGA - SFO

1 stop10h 00mSouthwest

Wed 9/1710:45 amSFO - LGA

1 stop8h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 8/11$243

Wed 10/11:00 pmLGA - SFO

1 stop9h 16mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/612:50 amSFO - LGA

1 stop8h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/12$243

Wed 10/84:30 pmJFK - SJC

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Tue 10/146:00 pmSJC - JFK

1 stop9h 29mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 8/12$250

Wed 9/37:55 pmLGA - OAK

2 stops20h 39mSpirit Airlines

Tue 9/92:39 pmOAK - LGA

2 stops16h 21mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/10$161

Wed 9/107:00 amEWR - SJC

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Tue 9/166:35 amSJC - EWR

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Deal found 8/11$161

Mon 9/810:00 pmEWR - SJC

2 stops25h 00mSpirit Airlines

Tue 9/1611:40 amSJC - EWR

1 stop15h 14mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/12$167

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Tue 8/196:59 amJFK - SFO

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Deal found 8/11$245

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Wed 9/107:10 amSFO - LGA

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Thu 8/211:00 pmJFK - SFO

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Wed 8/278:00 amSFO - JFK

1 stop18h 30mFrontier

Deal found 8/10$238

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Sat 9/610:49 amSFO - LGA

1 stop8h 22mFrontier

Deal found 8/11$243

Thu 8/211:00 pmJFK - SFO

1 stop11h 03mFrontier

Thu 9/45:05 pmSFO - JFK

1 stop9h 25mFrontier

Deal found 8/11$244

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Tue 9/1610:59 amLGA - OAK

2 stops15h 33mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/11$58

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2 stops15h 33mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/11$58

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Deal found 8/11$66

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2 stops15h 33mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/10$66

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1 stop16h 00mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/11$71

Wed 9/35:59 pmEWR - SJC

1 stop7h 31mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/13$76

Wed 9/105:15 amEWR - OAK

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Deal found 8/10$87

Tue 9/95:15 amEWR - OAK

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Deal found 8/10$87

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2 stops11h 19mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/11$87

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Deal found 8/10$88

Sat 8/304:55 pmEWR - OAK

1 stop9h 32mSpirit Airlines

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2 stops20h 39mSpirit Airlines

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Price

NewarkSan Jose

EWR - SJC

EWRSJC

Newark

Wed 9/10

7:00 am-8:00 pm

1 stop16h 00m

San Jose

Wed 9/17

11:40 am-5:54 am

1 stop15h 14m

$153

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/3

7:55 pm-1:34 pm

2 stops20h 39m

Oakland

Tue 9/9

2:39 pm-10:00 am

2 stops16h 21m

$161

NewarkSan Jose

EWR - SJC

EWRSJC

Newark

Wed 9/10

7:00 am-8:00 pm

1 stop16h 00m

San Jose

Tue 9/16

6:35 am-11:06 pm

2 stops13h 31m

$161

NewarkSan Jose

EWR - SJC

EWRSJC

Newark

Mon 9/8

10:00 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops25h 00m

San Jose

Tue 9/16

11:40 am-5:54 am

1 stop15h 14m

$167

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/16

10:59 am-11:32 pm

2 stops15h 33m

Oakland

Tue 9/23

2:39 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops23h 51m

$171

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/10

10:59 am-11:32 pm

2 stops15h 33m

Oakland

Mon 9/15

2:39 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops23h 51m

$171

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/17

10:59 am-11:32 pm

2 stops15h 33m

Oakland

Mon 9/22

2:39 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops23h 51m

$171

New YorkOakland

JFK - OAK

JFKOAK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/8

6:59 am-11:32 pm

1 stop19h 33m

Oakland

Tue 9/30

6:30 am-5:30 am

1 stop20h 00m

$204

New YorkOakland

JFK - OAK

JFKOAK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/10

6:59 am-11:32 pm

1 stop19h 33m

Oakland

Wed 9/17

6:30 am-5:30 am

1 stop20h 00m

$217

New YorkOakland

JFK - OAK

JFKOAK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/3

6:59 am-11:27 pm

1 stop19h 28m

Oakland

Tue 9/9

2:39 pm-5:30 am

1 stop11h 51m

$221

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How long is the flight to San Francisco Bay Area?

On average, a flight from New York to San Francisco Bay Area takes 10 hours 42 minutes. Flights to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area?

Users looking for the lowest fares to San Francisco Bay Area should consider flying on Wednesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Sunday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to San Francisco Bay Area

The most flights from New York to San Francisco Bay Area are scheduled on a Tuesday (166 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (84 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to San Francisco Bay Area are United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to San Francisco Bay Area are Spirit Airlines, JetBlue and Frontier.

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, 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 Bay Area

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines to the United States by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,979 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,920 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)

JetBlue

7.2

Good

2,915 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)

FAQs about flying to San Francisco Bay Area

Can I find cheaper flights to San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to San Francisco Bay Area?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Frontier is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area.
How much is a round-trip flight to San Francisco Bay Area?
A round-trip flight to San Francisco Bay Area will typically cost around $808, however they can be found for as little as $68.
Where does the fastest flight to San Francisco Bay Area depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to San Francisco Bay Area, Monterey Regional offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 56 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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