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$123+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to San Francisco (SFO)

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NYC — SFO
Dec 10 — Dec 171
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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.
Thu 12/46:29 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop8h 50mDelta
Wed 12/106:00 amSFO - LGA
1 stop8h 41mDelta
Deal found 11/9$237
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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.
Tue 12/99:30 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 47mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/1310:56 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/9$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 12/59:30 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 47mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 12/129:00 amSFO - JFK
1 stop10h 59mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 11/9$238
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/7. 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.
Mon 11/247:00 amJFK - SFO
1 stop11h 49mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/58:48 amSFO - JFK
1 stop27h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7$239
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 11/1712:30 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop11h 41mFrontier
Sun 12/711:33 pmSFO - LGA
1 stop8h 56mFrontier
Deal found 11/9$240
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Thu 12/47:00 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 35mDelta
Wed 12/107:00 amSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mDelta
Deal found 11/10$240
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/54:00 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop10h 59mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/97:47 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop7h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/8$241
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1211:30 amJFK - SFO
1 stop10h 04mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/167:00 amSFO - JFK
1 stop20h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/10$242
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1312:30 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop11h 41mFrontier
Thu 11/2710:17 pmSFO - LGA
1 stop10h 12mFrontier
Deal found 11/10$243
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/228:29 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 43mJetBlue
Thu 11/2711:59 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 23mJetBlue
Deal found 11/8$243
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 11/2610:58 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop12h 10mFrontier
Thu 12/46:30 amSFO - LGA
2 stops13h 35mFrontier
Deal found 11/9$244
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 11/174:00 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop11h 14mFrontier
Sun 12/74:07 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop20h 22mFrontier
Deal found 11/9$244

Cheap flight deals from New York to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 10, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$237
(Delta)

One-way from

$123
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$418

Good round-trip deal

$283 or less

Good one-way deal

$165 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for New York (NYC)-San Francisco flights.
From New York (NYC) to San Francisco
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($40 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 November 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to San Francisco.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to San Francisco 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 10, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Depart

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New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 12/4

6:29 pm-12:19 am

1 stop8h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 12/7

10:45 pm-8:50 am

1 stop7h 05m

$237

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 12/4

11:00 am-6:16 pm

1 stop10h 16m

San Francisco

Wed 12/10

6:00 am-7:12 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$239

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/7

4:23 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop9h 24m

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

5:02 pm-4:12 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$246

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

10:56 pm-7:30 am

Nonstop5h 34m

$247

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Thu 12/4

11:56 am-6:16 pm

1 stop9h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 12/10

11:56 am-11:48 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$257

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sun 2/15

7:20 am-3:45 pm

1 stop11h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

6:05 am-9:00 pm

2 stops11h 55m

$262

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/29

8:24 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop6h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

7:00 am-6:29 am

1 stop20h 29m

$272

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 12/5

4:00 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop9h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 12/10

7:35 am-7:29 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$276

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 2/10

7:15 am-2:35 pm

2 stops10h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

6:05 am-9:00 pm

2 stops11h 55m

$277

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 5/2

8:00 am-1:20 pm

1 stop8h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 5/4

12:40 am-10:53 am

1 stop7h 13m

$278

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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 from New York to San Francisco in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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: When it comes to deals on New York-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on New York-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New York-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York 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 November 7, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 86 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 to San Francisco?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Francisco (average of $71). Flying from New York to San Francisco 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 November 10, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 39% on flights from New York to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York 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 November 2, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York 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.

Weekly flight availability from New York to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to San Francisco. 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 10, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to SFO 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 (97 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to San Francisco?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York to San Francisco?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New York to San Francisco chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Las Vegas (LAS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from New York to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New York to San Francisco?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New York to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $174.

What’s the fastest layover option from New York to San Francisco?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to San Francisco, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 8h 10m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York to San Francisco?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 48m.

The best insider tips for New York to San Francisco flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your New York to San Francisco trip
Airlines
Alaska Airlines

Alaska's Premium Class offers extra legroom and free cocktails, ideal for longer flights.


Alaska's Wi-Fi is a flat fee, allowing work during longer flights, enhancing productivity.

United Airlines

United's Premium Plus offers extra legroom, upgraded meals, and priority check-in on select transcontinental routes.


United's Polaris Lounge at SFO offers showers, daybeds, and dining for premium transcontinental passengers.

Airports
EWR

Plan for long security waits at EWR. Arrive at least two hours before your flight to avoid stress.

Read more about EWRby Brandon Schultz
JFK

For quick access to JFK, use the LIRR from Penn Station. It's the fastest train option, taking about 20-25 minutes.

Read more about JFKby Chris Dong
SFO

Use BART for affordable travel from SFO to downtown San Francisco. The journey takes about 40 minutes.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
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Harriet Baskas

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Expert on United Airlines and SFO

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Expert on EWR

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Expert on JFK

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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 November 10, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to San Francisco, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

New York to San Francisco Travel Guide

With an influx of tech money rapidly transforming San Francisco, there may be no better time to visit the city. There's still plenty of the old charm and attractions to enjoy, but the recent metamorphosis has spiced things up, bringing myriad hip bars, upscale boutiques and unique eateries to the city. Many long-term residents and businesses are leaving San Francisco, but many visitors are taking advantage of the best of both worlds.

Say goodbye to late trains and crowded subways, but don't waste your time looking for a parking spot once you arrive in San Francisco. It's a great city for walking, with a milder climate than the Big Apple and plenty of charming neighborhoods and lots of opportunities for nature hikes in greener pastures such as Philosopher's Way, Presidio Promenade and nearby Muir Woods. This alludes to the main difference between the two cities, namely the healthier lifestyle in San Francisco, where people take frequent breaks from work to read or play handball and, in the evening, head home from the bars at a time when they're just starting to fill in NYC.

Ready to escape the hustle and bustle of the greatest city in the world for San Francisco's more laid-back and natural setting? San Francisco isn't exactly cheaper these days, so let Cheapflights save you some money right off the bat when you use our smart search engine to find the best deals from around the web.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York 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 alternative means of transportation can passengers opt for on this route?

    Fuel-efficient airlines endorsing SAF provide the most environmentally friendly option for making this trip because they transport numerous passengers per trip while using little fuel. However, using Amtrak trains is a fantastic alternate method for undertaking this journey. For this route, certain trains provide trips with at least one layover along the way. Being able to transport numerous passengers in a single journey while using less fuel makes them a sustainable alternative. As a result, taking the train instead of flying from New York to San Francisco is more environmentally friendly.

  • How can passengers determine if an airline flying along this route is sustainable?

    If you are looking for a sustainable airline when booking your plane ticket from New York to San Francisco, consider choosing one that has SAF accreditation. Sustainable aviation fuel is more sustainable as it is made from fossil fuels than petroleum-based aircraft fuel. On most occasions, an airline's website will have this information. In order to travel responsibly, look at SAF-certified airlines for your flight on this route. You can also opt for airlines that are implementing sustainability strategies, like Spirit airlines. The airline has modern aircraft, which reduces approximately 40% of emissions.

  • How can passengers lower their carbon footprints on this route?

    Consider flying on a modern aircraft if you want to reduce your carbon footprint when traveling from New York to San Francisco. Modern engines on the latest aircraft operating on the route consume fuel more efficiently than those on older aircraft. Passengers flying on this route can also reduce their carbon footprint by using e-tickets, eliminating paper ticketing. Additionally, you can travel with lightweight bags to lighten the load on the aircraft. These are some excellent strategies for anyone traveling from New York to San Francisco.

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

    The gate-to-gate time for non-stop flights from New York City to San Francisco runs about six to seven hours, depending on the particular airline and airports chosen.

  • Which airlines operate flights from New York City to San Francisco?

    United flies directly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO.) Virgin American flies non-stop from EWR and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to SFO. American, jetBlue and Delta fly direct from JFK to SFO. These and other airlines, including Frontier, Alaska Airlines and Sun Country, also offer non-direct flights between the two cities.

  • How frequent are flights between New York City and San Francisco?

    With about 50 non-stop flights departing Big Apple-area airports for San Francisco on a typical day, you won't have any problem finding a flight at a time that's convenient for you, with flights leaving New York City between about 6 a.m. and 10:30 p.m.

  • Which airports serve New York City to San Franciscos?

    New York City is served by Newark Liberty International (EWR), John F. Kennedy International (JFK) and LaGuardia airports (LGA.) The San Francisco area is served by San Francisco International (SFO), Mineta San Jose International (SJC), and Oakland International airports (OAK.)

  • Which direct flight route between New York City and San Francisco is cheapest?

    The cheapest direct route from New York City to San Francisco is via the Newark Liberty International Airport to San Francisco International Airport corridor. Typically, you won't save any money by purchasing non-direct flights between these two cities.

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

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from New York to San Francisco. You should not have trouble finding flights to San Francisco from New York; the airport handles an average of 125 inbound flights from New York per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 10 airlines have flights to the San Francisco airport from New York. It is only a 11.8 mi journey from San Francisco (SFO) to San Francisco’s city center.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from New York to San Francisco in 8h 50m. Fly via Delta, Alaska Airlines, or Southwest to get the fastest option. There are 2571 mi between New York and San Francisco. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    JetBlue, at $124, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and Frontier. These flights start at 69% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $123 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $129 and Delta from $139 one-way.

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

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from New York to San Francisco on time: Kenya Airways (93%), Japan Airlines (92%), SAUDIA (90%).

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

    While on average a flight from New York to San Francisco is generally $1,092, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $118. When looking at the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $138 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York to San Francisco?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Las Vegas?

    Fremont Street Experience, Fountains of Bellagio, and Stratosphere Tower are the most popular attractions in Las Vegas if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Fremont Street Experience, Fountains of Bellagio and Stratosphere Tower are located about 5.9 mi, 2.3 mi, and 4.3 mi, respectively from Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Those landing in Las Vegas looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $55 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Chicago?

    If you're on a layover in Chicago and looking for things to do, consider visiting Magnificent Mile, River North, or Grant Park. Magnificent Mile, River North, and Grant Park can be accessed by traveling approximately 15.5 mi, 15.0 mi, and 16.2 mi, respectively from Chicago O'Hare Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Chicago O'Hare Intl for an average daily rate of $58 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Atlanta?

    If you're on a layover in Atlanta and looking for things to do, consider visiting Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, or Centennial Olympic Park. Travelers on a layover in Atlanta can visit Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and Centennial Olympic Park, by traveling 8.6 mi, 9.3 mi, and 8.4 mi, respectively after landing at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Those landing in Atlanta looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $59 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New York to San Francisco flights?

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Francisco (average of $71). Flying from New York to San Francisco 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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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New York to San Francisco. 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 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$124Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$127Average$195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$131Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$148Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$151Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Sun Country AirCheapest$162Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
United AirlinesCheapest$178Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$218Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$254Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$298Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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Get useful tips and recommendations to enhance your travel experience on your next trip to San Francisco. Learn about must-visit attractions, local customs, transportation options, weather conditions, and other valuable tips to make your trip more enjoyable and hassle-free.
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) will serve as the destination for flights from New York to San Francisco. The airport supports sustainable development by running the majority of its activities on solar and electric energy.
  • Breeze Airlines offers flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Francisco International Airport. By encouraging the manufacture of sustainable aviation fuel, the airline promotes environmentally friendly travel.
  • New York has kept up its impressive progress in fostering sustainability. One of the major steps the airport authority has taken is to closely monitor airport greenhouse gas emissions to make sure they stay below the established limitations.

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