HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
San Francisco Bay Area

$87+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to San Francisco Bay Area

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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SFO
Feb 7 — Feb 141
Sat 2/7
Sat 2/14
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from New York to San Francisco Bay Area with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from New York to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated January 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$179
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$87
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$339
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-San Francisco flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for New York (NYC)-San Francisco flights.
Search Deals
From New York (NYC) to San Francisco Bay Area
Search Deals
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to San Francisco Bay Area
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($21 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Search Deals

Find flight deals from New York to San Francisco Bay Area

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 January 8, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/289:00 amEWR - SJC
1 stop29h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/110:07 amSJC - EWR
1 stop27h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/185:37 pmEWR - SJC
1 stop19h 02mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/2610:34 amSJC - EWR
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$207
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/137:00 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 47mJetBlue
Sat 4/1812:20 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 46mJetBlue
Deal found 1/7$209
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Tue 3/314:40 pmLGA - OAK
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Thu 4/911:15 amOAK - LGA
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 1/8$210
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/116:00 amLGA - SFO
1 stop16h 14mFrontier
Wed 3/1810:38 pmSFO - LGA
1 stop14h 51mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$210
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/111:00 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop11h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/1511:30 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/146:29 amLGA - SFO
1 stop9h 55mFrontier
Tue 2/107:15 pmSFO - LGA
2 stops13h 14mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/107:00 amJFK - SFO
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1010:58 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/104:54 pmLGA - SFO
2 stops28h 26mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/1911:09 pmSFO - LGA
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$212
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/224:23 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop9h 24mAlaska Airlines
Sat 1/3110:20 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/7$212
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/187:15 amLGA - SFO
1 stop9h 14mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/216:45 amSFO - LGA
1 stop7h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5$213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/185:37 pmEWR - SJC
1 stop19h 02mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/239:35 amSJC - EWR
2 stops29h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$213

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 January 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

Fly from

New York

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/21

4:23 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop9h 24m

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

9:16 am-5:53 pm

Nonstop5h 37m

$212

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/22

4:23 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop9h 24m

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

10:20 pm-7:00 am

Nonstop5h 40m

$212

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 1/30

6:00 am-11:23 am

1 stop8h 23m

San Francisco

Thu 2/5

11:56 pm-10:22 am

1 stop7h 26m

$213

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 1/31

8:15 am-2:07 pm

1 stop8h 52m

San Francisco

Fri 2/6

12:55 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$214

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 1/30

6:00 am-11:23 am

1 stop8h 23m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

10:35 pm-9:47 am

1 stop8h 12m

$214

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/29

9:30 am-6:20 pm

1 stop11h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

6:40 pm-4:12 pm

1 stop18h 32m

$217

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/25

4:26 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop6h 44m

San Francisco

Wed 4/1

6:35 am-6:29 am

1 stop20h 54m

$217

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/31

4:23 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop9h 24m

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

5:02 pm-4:12 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$217

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/6

4:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 59m

San Francisco

Tue 3/17

6:29 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop5h 31m

$218

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/14

8:00 pm-12:04 am

Nonstop7h 04m

San Francisco

Wed 3/18

7:02 am-3:40 pm

Nonstop5h 38m

$218

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/8

Showing 1-10 of 60 results
1
2
3
...
6

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco Bay Area from New York with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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 January 8, 2026.

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 38% 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 February 2, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to San Francisco Bay Area flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings 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 January 8, 2026.

The most flights from NYC to zzXIH are scheduled on a Thursday (134 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (76 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 January 8, 2026.
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
11,672 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

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
11,672 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,672 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

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
8,032 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,672 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

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
9,142 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,672 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

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
11,097 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,672 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

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
2,891 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,672 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

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?

    Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest can get you from New York to San Francisco Bay Area in just under 8h 23m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 12m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2571 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 Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $58. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and American Airlines, 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 LOT (87%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (83%) or Alaska Airlines (82%) 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 $109. On average you can expect to pay $1,373. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $163.

  • 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for New York to San Francisco Bay Area

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Las Vegas flights
Newark to Las Vegas flights
Newark to Los Angeles flights
John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco flights
LaGuardia to Las Vegas flights
LaGuardia to Los Angeles flights
Newark to San Francisco flights
LaGuardia to San Francisco flights
John F Kennedy Intl to San Diego flights
LaGuardia to Burbank flights
Newark to San Diego flights
Newark to Ontario flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Ontario flights
Newark to Palm Springs flights
LaGuardia to Santa Ana flights
LaGuardia to San Diego flights
Newark to Santa Ana flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Santa Ana flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Palm Springs flights
LaGuardia to Ontario flights
LaGuardia to Palm Springs flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Reno flights
John F Kennedy Intl to San Jose flights
Newark to San Jose flights
Buffalo to Las Vegas flights
Newark to Reno flights
LaGuardia to San Jose flights
LaGuardia to Reno flights
Rochester to Las Vegas flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Burbank flights
Newark to Sacramento flights
Albany to Las Vegas flights
Newark to Oakland flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Oakland flights
Syracuse to Las Vegas flights
White Plains to Las Vegas flights
White Plains to Los Angeles flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Sacramento flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Long Beach flights
Buffalo to Los Angeles flights
LaGuardia to Sacramento flights
White Plains to San Francisco flights
Newark to Burbank flights
Rochester to Los Angeles flights
Syracuse to Los Angeles flights
LaGuardia to Oakland flights
Syracuse to San Diego flights
Albany to Los Angeles flights
Islip to Las Vegas flights

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 January 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$92Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$128Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$134Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$148Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$151Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$178Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$181Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$238Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Sun Country AirCheapest$242Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.