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$96+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to San Francisco Bay Area

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NYC — SFO
Dec 17 — Dec 241
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Round-trip from

$213
(Southwest)

One-way from

$96
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

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February

Average price

$422
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Cheapest flights from New York to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 17, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Thu 12/1111:40 amLGA - OAK
1 stop10h 00mSouthwest
Sun 12/145:40 amOAK - LGA
1 stop14h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 11/14$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Sun 12/710:08 pmLGA - SFO
2 stops29h 16mFrontier
Sat 12/136:30 amSFO - LGA
1 stop12h 30mFrontier
Deal found 11/17$231
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/244:29 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop10h 20mAlaska Airlines
Thu 11/276:20 amSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/17$231
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Fri 12/126:20 amLGA - SFO
1 stop9h 58mFrontier
Mon 1/511:20 pmSFO - LGA
1 stop14h 09mFrontier
Deal found 11/17$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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.
Sun 12/147:00 amJFK - SFO
1 stop10h 03mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/56:24 amSFO - JFK
1 stop26h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/16$233
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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.
Wed 12/310:55 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop11h 58mFrontier
Wed 12/176:30 amSFO - LGA
1 stop12h 30mFrontier
Deal found 11/15$234
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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.
Sat 12/138:00 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 43mJetBlue
Fri 1/93:05 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 26mJetBlue
Deal found 11/15$234
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/510:55 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop28h 29mFrontier
Fri 12/1211:38 pmSFO - LGA
1 stop13h 51mFrontier
Deal found 11/15$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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 12/44:35 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop10h 13mAlaska Airlines
Thu 12/119:00 amSFO - JFK
1 stop10h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/15$235
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Fri 12/124:56 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop9h 17mDelta
Thu 1/812:40 amSFO - LGA
1 stop7h 17mDelta
Deal found 11/16$236
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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 12/54:29 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop10h 55mFrontier
Sat 12/1311:33 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop9h 27mFrontier
Deal found 11/15$236
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 12/139:20 amLGA - SFO
1 stop8h 03mDelta
Tue 2/310:54 pmSFO - LGA
1 stop7h 03mDelta
Deal found 11/17$237

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to San Francisco Bay Area 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 November 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

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New York

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San Francisco Bay Area

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Return

Price

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Sat 1/31

1:30 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop10h 00m

Oakland

Fri 2/6

6:30 am-5:30 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$191

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Thu 12/11

11:40 am-6:40 pm

1 stop10h 00m

Oakland

Sun 12/14

5:40 am-11:25 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$202

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/12

8:25 am-12:09 pm

Nonstop6h 44m

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

10:40 pm-7:03 am

Nonstop5h 23m

$234

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 1/24

5:12 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 13m

San Francisco

Thu 1/29

12:40 am-10:57 am

1 stop7h 17m

$237

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 1/8

1:05 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop8h 33m

San Francisco

Wed 2/11

12:46 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$237

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/10

7:00 am-10:35 am

Nonstop6h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 12/14

10:55 pm-7:30 am

Nonstop5h 35m

$237

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/7

7:05 am-10:51 am

Nonstop6h 46m

San Francisco

Wed 2/11

10:55 pm-7:30 am

Nonstop5h 35m

$237

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 12/6

4:00 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop9h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 12/9

6:28 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop5h 32m

$247

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/9

9:30 am-1:17 pm

Nonstop6h 47m

San Francisco

Sat 12/13

8:31 pm-4:22 pm

1 stop16h 51m

$247

New YorkOakland

JFK - OAK

JFKOAK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/31

5:17 pm-9:46 am

1 stop19h 29m

Oakland

Fri 2/6

8:10 am-7:28 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$248

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

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $71). Flying from New York to San Francisco Bay Area in July is currently the most expensive (average of $190). 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 17, 2025.

When flying from New York to San Francisco Bay Area, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 32% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to San Francisco Bay Area?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to San Francisco Bay Area. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from New York to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 November 17, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to zzXIH are scheduled on a Monday (146 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (101 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Bay Area. Reviews last updated November 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines from New York to San Francisco Bay Area by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,309 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,309 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,309 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,006 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,309 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,014 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,309 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,046 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,309 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,903 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,309 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to San Francisco Bay Area. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from New York to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Southwest, JetBlue, and Delta can get you from New York to San Francisco Bay Area in just under 6h 44m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 16m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2578 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Southwest, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $96. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from New York to San Francisco Bay Area for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Consider TAP AIR PORTUGAL (90%), Korean Air (89%) or China Southern (85%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from New York to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

    The cheapest flight price from New York to San Francisco Bay Area is $118. On average you can expect to pay $1,092. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $130.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to San Francisco Bay Area that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to San Francisco Bay Area flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to San Francisco Bay Area?

    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 Bay Area.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $71). Flying from New York to San Francisco Bay Area in July is currently the most expensive (average of $190). 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 10 airlines flying from New York to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New York to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 November 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$100Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$124Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$128Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$148Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$151Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Sun Country AirCheapest$162Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
United AirlinesCheapest$178Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$181Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$268Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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