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Flights to San Francisco in 2026

Find the latest flights to San Francisco 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 April 1, 2026.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$385

Round-trip from

$245

One-way from

$134

Good round-trip deal

$344 or less

Good one-way deal

$217 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($12 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
From New York to San Francisco
One-way flight from New York to San Francisco (SFO)
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York to San Francisco.

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

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 4/1410:29 pm
EWR
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SFO
2 stops23h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/222:47 pm
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop13h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$245
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2811:30 am
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop26h 11m
Frontier
Sun 5/3111:59 pm
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop9h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$246
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Wed 4/296:30 pm
EWR
-
SFO
2 stops26h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/511:59 pm
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop9h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$247
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 4/221:45 pm
EWR
-
SFO
2 stops21h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/292:47 pm
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop13h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$248
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 5/71:30 pm
EWR
-
SFO
2 stops11h 25m
Frontier
Mon 5/1111:59 pm
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop9h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$249
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/11:30 pm
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop12h 34m
Frontier
Sun 6/711:59 pm
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop9h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 5/410:29 pm
EWR
-
SFO
2 stops25h 35m
Frontier
Fri 5/811:59 pm
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop9h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 5/27:59 am
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/811:59 pm
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop9h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$252
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/74:31 pm
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop9h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/1111:59 pm
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop9h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$253
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/145:59 am
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/227:00 am
SFO
-
EWR
2 stops21h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$254
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/46:29 am
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop16h 05m
Frontier
Tue 6/98:51 pm
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop16h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$255
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/301:30 pm
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop12h 34m
Frontier
Sun 5/3111:59 pm
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop9h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$255

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Locate flights to San Francisco 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 April 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/18

7:00 am-10:28 am

Nonstop6h 28m

San Francisco

Fri 4/24

4:00 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop5h 30m

$279

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/20

9:40 pm-1:23 am

Nonstop6h 43m

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

1:55 pm-10:31 pm

Nonstop5h 36m

$279

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/20

9:40 pm-1:23 am

Nonstop6h 43m

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

4:00 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop5h 30m

$279

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Wed 4/29

9:00 am-6:09 pm

1 stop12h 09m

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

9:19 pm-6:03 am

Nonstop5h 44m

$289

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 5/1

8:35 pm-1:50 am

1 stop8h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

11:56 pm-10:18 am

1 stop7h 22m

$299

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 4/27

8:20 pm-1:35 am

1 stop8h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 5/3

10:35 pm-9:13 am

1 stop7h 38m

$299

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 5/18

8:35 pm-1:50 am

1 stop8h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 5/23

12:50 am-11:17 am

1 stop7h 27m

$299

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 4/23

1:59 pm-8:24 pm

1 stop9h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

9:35 pm-9:39 am

1 stop9h 04m

$299

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/22

2:15 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops11h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

11:25 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$304

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Wed 4/29

7:59 am-11:25 am

Nonstop6h 26m

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

9:19 pm-6:03 am

Nonstop5h 44m

$309

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Deals found on 3/27

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Compare providers for flights to San Francisco

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to San Francisco in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering San Francisco flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for San Francisco flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering San Francisco flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to San Francisco. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

Best time to book a flight to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to San Francisco

When is the best time to book a flight to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

Booking 66 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to San Francisco?

On average, a flight from New York to San Francisco takes 8 hours 25 minutes. Flights to San Francisco 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability to San Francisco

The most flights from New York to San Francisco are scheduled on a Wednesday (132 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (62 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San Francisco?

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

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

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

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated April 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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

FAQs about flying to San Francisco

San Francisco, CA airport overview

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is located 13 miles (21 km) south of downtown San Francisco and is the largest airport in the Bay Area and the second-busiest airport in California.

Comprising four terminals – Terminals 1, 2, 3 and the International Terminal – that form a ring around a multi-story Domestic Airport parking garage, San Francisco International is easy to navigate. Terminals 1-3 handle all domestic flights, while the International Terminal mainly manages international flights. Customs, immigrations and baggage claims are generally fast; staff are friendly, signage is good and transport to and from the airport is excellent.  Delays are common, though, due to the region’s adverse weather patterns; however, there are plans to extend the runways in order to aid aircraft flying in low visibility conditions.

San Francisco International is clean and modern. With its newly revamped Terminal 2 housing an award-winning aviation museum and library, along with an extensive array of retail, dining, entertainment and health establishments, it is truly a world-class facility.

Flights to San Francisco International Airport comes from a number of destinations worldwide, including Toronto, Paris, Tokyo, London, Hong Kong, Seoul, Lima, Frankfurt, Singapore, San Salvador, Beijing, Mexico City, Sydney and Cancun, in addition to numerous domestic routes.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco?

    Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.0 mi from San Francisco’s city center. On average, San Francisco has 107 flights from New York per day from 9 airlines.

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

  • What is the best airline to fly to San Francisco?

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

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San Francisco?

    San Francisco is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San Francisco. One-way flights to San Francisco typically cost $54, while round-trip flights cost around $51.

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

    A round-trip flight to San Francisco will typically cost around $198, however they can be found for as little as $51.

  • Where does the fastest flight to San Francisco depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to San Francisco, Monterey Regional offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 47 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall?

    If being close to Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall is important to you, you’ll want to land at San Francisco Airport.

  • 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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