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$136+ Cheap flights from LaGuardia, NY (LGA) to San Francisco (SFO)

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LGA — SFO
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York LaGuardia to San Francisco are usually found in November or September, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from LaGuardia to San Francisco

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Round-trip from

$253
(Southwest)

One-way from

$136
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$432
From New York LaGuardia to San Francisco
One-way flight from New York LaGuardia to San Francisco
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

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Cheapest flights from LaGuardia to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from LaGuardia to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/16:15 amLGA - SFO
2 stops9h 20mSouthwest
Sat 7/510:45 pmSFO - LGA
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 6/12$253
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 7/43:05 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop9h 20mDelta
Tue 7/811:59 pmSFO - LGA
1 stop7h 49mDelta
Deal found 6/10$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/121:57 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/1911:25 pmSFO - LGA
1 stop8h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 8/287:29 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop8h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/211:59 pmSFO - LGA
1 stop7h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$271
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/2311:30 amLGA - SFO
1 stop12h 33mFrontier
Sat 8/3010:29 pmSFO - LGA
1 stop9h 06mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$278
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 7/233:55 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop10h 44mJetBlue
Mon 8/189:25 pmSFO - LGA
1 stop12h 12mJetBlue
Deal found 6/11$343

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

Fly from

LaGuardia

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 7/1

6:15 am-12:35 pm

2 stops9h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 7/5

10:45 pm-10:15 am

1 stop8h 30m

$253

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 7/4

3:05 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop9h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 7/8

6:15 am-5:49 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$257

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 9/12

1:57 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop8h 19m

San Francisco

Fri 9/19

11:25 pm-11:23 am

1 stop8h 58m

$269

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 8/28

7:29 pm-12:59 am

1 stop8h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 9/2

11:59 pm-10:16 am

1 stop7h 17m

$271

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 8/23

11:30 am-9:03 pm

1 stop12h 33m

San Francisco

Sat 8/30

10:29 pm-10:35 am

1 stop9h 06m

$278

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 7/23

3:55 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop10h 44m

San Francisco

Mon 8/18

9:25 pm-12:37 pm

1 stop12h 12m

$343

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 8/14

12:24 pm-5:52 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$136

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 9/18

10:59 pm-7:46 am

1 stop11h 47m

$140

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 8/23

1:50 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$141

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 8/20

3:00 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop10h 49m

$148

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Best time to book a flight from LaGuardia to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from LaGuardia to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 90 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from New York LaGuardia Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 LGA to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from LaGuardia to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from New York LaGuardia Airport to San Francisco in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 74% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York LaGuardia Airport to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from LaGuardia to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

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

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 June 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from New York to San Francisco have to say. 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

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from LaGuardia to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from New York LaGuardia?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from New York LaGuardia to San Francisco. You should not have trouble finding flights to San Francisco from New York LaGuardia; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from New York LaGuardia per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 airlines have flights to the San Francisco airport from New York LaGuardia. It is only a 11.8 mi journey from San Francisco (SFO) to San Francisco’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York LaGuardia Airport to San Francisco round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to San Francisco round-trip from $253. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $257, and American Airlines, from $269. Southwest is priced at 33% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $136. Users have also found prices from $140 and $141 on Frontier and Southwest, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from LaGuardia to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from LaGuardia to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from LaGuardia to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from LaGuardia to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from LaGuardia to San Francisco 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 LaGuardia Airport to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from New York LaGuardia Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 7 airlines flying from LaGuardia to San Francisco

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$158Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$206Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$235Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$282Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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