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$100+ 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 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SFO
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Fri 3/13
Fri 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New York to San Francisco

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 February 11, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/81:02 pm
BUF
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SFO
1 stop9h 12m
Frontier
Wed 4/1510:38 pm
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop10h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$200
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 3/51:39 pm
BUF
-
SFO
1 stop11h 00m
Frontier
Wed 3/1110:38 pm
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop10h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Wed 3/48:44 pm
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop27h 55m
Frontier
Sun 3/810:40 pm
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop21h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$218
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Wed 3/46:12 pm
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 3/126:00 am
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/9$218
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/146:00 am
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 23m
JetBlue
Sat 4/183:31 pm
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 38m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/8$218
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Thu 3/126:05 am
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop16h 09m
Frontier
Tue 3/1710:40 pm
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop14h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 2/11$219
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Thu 3/56:12 pm
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 3/159:07 pm
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/8$219
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/59:05 am
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 45m
Delta
Mon 3/94:05 pm
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 31m
Delta
Deal found 2/8$219
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Thu 3/56:12 pm
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 3/119:07 pm
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/10$220
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Thu 3/57:30 am
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 40m
American Airlines
Wed 3/116:15 am
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10$220
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Wed 3/116:20 am
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop15h 54m
Frontier
Wed 3/1810:38 pm
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop14h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 2/11$221
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/191:39 pm
BUF
-
SFO
1 stop11h 00m
Frontier
Thu 2/2610:46 pm
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop10h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 2/7$221

Find 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 February 11, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$200
(Expedia)

One-way from

$100
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$373

Good round-trip deal

$272 or less

Good one-way deal

$136 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 February 11, 2026.
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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BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Thu 3/5

1:39 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop11h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 3/11

10:38 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop10h 27m

$209

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 7/30

10:00 am-1:24 pm

Nonstop6h 24m

San Francisco

Mon 8/3

2:35 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop5h 45m

$219

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/17

9:40 pm-1:23 am

Nonstop6h 43m

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

8:35 pm-5:02 am

Nonstop5h 27m

$219

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/20

8:06 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop6h 49m

San Francisco

Tue 3/24

10:48 pm-7:30 am

Nonstop5h 42m

$219

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 7/16

10:00 am-1:24 pm

Nonstop6h 24m

San Francisco

Mon 7/20

2:35 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop5h 45m

$219

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Sat 2/21

12:20 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop12h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 2/27

10:34 pm-11:05 am

1 stop9h 31m

$221

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Wed 3/4

10:00 am-1:38 pm

Nonstop6h 38m

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

11:55 pm-8:20 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$227

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/6

7:30 am-11:28 am

Nonstop6h 58m

San Francisco

Wed 3/11

7:00 am-3:29 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

$229

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/14

6:00 am-9:23 am

Nonstop6h 23m

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

10:50 pm-7:26 am

Nonstop5h 36m

$229

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Thu 3/19

5:30 pm-12:35 am

1 stop10h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 3/24

10:40 pm-8:48 am

1 stop7h 08m

$238

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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to San Francisco (average of $113). Flying from State of 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 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 February 11, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from State of New York to San Francisco in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 43% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from State of 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 February 7, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their State of New York to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Thursday 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.

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.

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

    For as low as $219, Frontier can have you in San Francisco from State of New York in 6h 24m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2578 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $85. Users have also found prices from $92 and $99 on Southwest and Spirit Airlines, respectively.

  • 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 Air Serbia (80%), LOT (79%) or JetBlue (78%) 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 $1,146, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $102. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $174.

  • 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to San Francisco (average of $113). Flying from State of 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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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 February 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$92Average$185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$108Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$118Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$139Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$150Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$151Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$168Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sun Country AirCheapest$208Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$212Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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