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$114+ Cheap flights from New York State to San Francisco (SFO)

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 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SFO
Aug 18 — Aug 251
Mon 8/18
Mon 8/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New York to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated August 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$222
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$114
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$434

Good round-trip deal

$301 or less

Good one-way deal

$224 or less
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Cheapest flights from New York to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 13, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/316:29 amBUF - SFO
1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/910:14 amSFO - BUF
1 stop8h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$222
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Wed 9/176:00 amROC - SFO
1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/2312:47 amSFO - ROC
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/11$227
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/176:04 pmALB - SFO
1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/248:00 amSFO - ALB
1 stop10h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$227
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/231:00 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop11h 03mFrontier
Tue 9/28:00 amSFO - JFK
1 stop18h 30mFrontier
Deal found 8/12$227
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/111:01 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop11h 22mFrontier
Wed 10/158:00 amSFO - JFK
1 stop18h 30mFrontier
Deal found 8/11$228
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 10/2110:55 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop26h 32mFrontier
Tue 10/286:00 amSFO - LGA
1 stop10h 29mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/136:59 amJFK - SFO
1 stop9h 16mFrontier
Mon 9/2911:00 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop9h 59mFrontier
Deal found 8/11$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/206:59 amJFK - SFO
1 stop9h 16mFrontier
Mon 9/2910:37 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop27h 53mFrontier
Deal found 8/10$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/278:29 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 10/41:45 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 44mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/11$231
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/286:01 amALB - SFO
1 stop10h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/411:15 pmSFO - ALB
2 stops9h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/10$232
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/96:00 amBUF - SFO
1 stop8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/166:00 amSFO - BUF
2 stops9h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$232
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/96:59 amJFK - SFO
1 stop17h 22mFrontier
Tue 9/238:00 amSFO - JFK
1 stop18h 30mFrontier
Deal found 8/12$233

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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 August 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York State to San Francisco that are best for you.

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New York

Fly to

San Francisco

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Return

Price

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Sun 8/31

6:29 am-11:04 am

1 stop7h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

10:14 am-9:51 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$222

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Wed 9/24

8:00 pm-12:59 am

1 stop7h 59m

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

5:15 am-4:53 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$222

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Wed 9/10

5:45 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop8h 24m

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

12:47 am-10:51 am

1 stop7h 04m

$227

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 9/9

6:05 am-11:13 am

1 stop8h 08m

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

11:59 pm-10:06 am

1 stop7h 07m

$227

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Wed 9/10

10:35 am-4:19 pm

1 stop8h 44m

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

11:48 pm-10:06 am

1 stop7h 18m

$227

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Wed 9/17

5:45 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop8h 24m

San Francisco

Wed 9/24

10:00 am-10:16 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$227

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 10/21

4:17 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop10h 18m

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

11:36 pm-12:36 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$227

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Wed 9/17

5:54 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

6:30 am-4:52 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$227

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Wed 9/10

5:45 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop8h 24m

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

12:47 am-10:51 am

1 stop7h 04m

$227

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Tue 9/9

8:00 pm-12:59 am

1 stop7h 59m

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

6:30 am-4:52 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$227

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

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from State of New York to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 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 August 13, 2025.

When flying from State of New York to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from State of 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 August 13, 2025.

The most flights from USNY to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (118 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (54 on average).

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

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

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New York to San Francisco.

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

    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 State of New York to San Francisco.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from State of New York to San Francisco consider choosing SAUDIA (100%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (98%) or Korean Air (95%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from State of New York to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $1,012, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $128. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $221.

  • 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 State of New York to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from State of New York to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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

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 August 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$124Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$127Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$136Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$148Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Sun Country AirCheapest$175Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$200Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$206Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$218Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$228Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$260Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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