San Francisco Bay Area

$113+ Cheap flights from New York State 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 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SFO
Oct 19 — Oct 261
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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 September 19, 2025.

Round-trip from

$158
(Priceline)

One-way from

$113
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$397
From New York to San Francisco Bay Area
One-way flight from New York to San Francisco Bay Area
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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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 September 19, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/245:24 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop9h 50mFrontier
Mon 10/276:34 amSFO - BUF
1 stop6h 55mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$158
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/212:17 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop12h 04mFrontier
Mon 10/66:29 amSFO - BUF
1 stop6h 34mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$162
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/275:24 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop9h 50mFrontier
Sun 11/210:23 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop12h 14mFrontier
Deal found 9/18$163
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/256:10 amLGA - OAK
1 stop10h 50mSouthwest
Sat 11/17:45 amOAK - LGA
1 stop11h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 9/16$200
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/175:24 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop9h 50mFrontier
Mon 10/206:34 amSFO - BUF
1 stop6h 55mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$207
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/175:24 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop9h 50mFrontier
Sun 10/198:21 pmSFO - BUF
1 stop17h 08mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$208
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/72:45 pmLGA - OAK
1 stop9h 30mSouthwest
Tue 11/115:45 amOAK - LGA
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 9/16$226
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/261:01 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/71:45 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$230
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/142:00 pmLGA - OAK
2 stops12h 15mSouthwest
Mon 11/175:45 amOAK - LGA
1 stop9h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 9/17$231
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Mon 9/2210:56 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop26h 34mFrontier
Sat 10/186:44 amSFO - LGA
1 stop12h 16mFrontier
Deal found 9/18$231
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/248:24 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 10/311:35 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 39mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 9/16$231
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/57:30 amEWR - SJC
1 stop9h 15mAlaska Airlines
Sat 11/86:18 pmSJC - EWR
1 stop8h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/16$232

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

Fly from

New York

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Fri 10/24

5:24 pm-12:14 am

1 stop9h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

6:34 am-4:29 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$158

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Sat 10/25

6:10 am-2:00 pm

1 stop10h 50m

Oakland

Sat 11/1

7:45 am-10:40 pm

1 stop11h 55m

$200

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Fri 11/14

2:35 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Oakland

Mon 11/17

5:45 am-5:55 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$226

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Fri 11/7

2:45 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Oakland

Tue 11/11

5:45 am-3:35 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$226

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/17

9:55 pm-1:29 am

Nonstop6h 34m

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

9:30 pm-6:00 am

Nonstop5h 30m

$237

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/30

10:00 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop6h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 11/2

7:00 am-3:37 pm

Nonstop5h 37m

$237

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/15

8:24 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop6h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 10/22

10:59 pm-7:43 am

Nonstop5h 44m

$237

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/13

9:40 pm-1:12 am

Nonstop6h 32m

San Francisco

Mon 11/17

10:55 pm-7:25 am

Nonstop5h 30m

$237

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/17

8:24 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop6h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 10/22

9:00 am-5:55 pm

Nonstop5h 55m

$237

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/17

9:55 pm-1:29 am

Nonstop6h 34m

San Francisco

Sat 11/1

11:55 am-8:41 pm

Nonstop5h 46m

$237

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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 State to San Francisco Bay Area

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from State of New York to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 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 September 19, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from State of New York to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from State of 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 September 19, 2025.

The most flights from USNY to zzXIH are scheduled on a Thursday (110 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (62 on average).

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 State of New York to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Frontier, Southwest, and Delta can get you from State of New York to San Francisco Bay Area in just under 6h 34m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 16m. State of New York and San Francisco Bay Area are separated by a distance of 2578 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $119 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $119 and Frontier from $120 one-way.

  • 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 State of New York to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from State of New York to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 September 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$100Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$118Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$128Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$148Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$152Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Sun Country AirCheapest$175Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
United AirlinesCheapest$178Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$181Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$209Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$228Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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