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$81+ 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 11/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SFO
Dec 13 — Dec 201
Sat 12/13
Sat 12/20
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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 November 13, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$191
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$81
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$418

Good round-trip deal

$283 or less

Good one-way deal

$209 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 November 13, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/102:24 pmROC - SFO
1 stop9h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/1711:35 pmSFO - ROC
1 stop9h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/11$234
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/44:00 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop9h 45mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/101:25 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/12$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Thu 12/46:20 amLGA - SFO
1 stop9h 58mFrontier
Thu 12/44:07 pmSFO - LGA
2 stops16h 22mFrontier
Deal found 11/12$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Thu 11/2010:00 amJFK - SFO
1 stop12h 23mFrontier
Tue 12/96:30 amSFO - JFK
2 stops24h 30mFrontier
Deal found 11/12$235
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/146:00 amLGA - SFO
1 stop8h 26mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/1911:35 pmSFO - LGA
1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/12$236
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/49:30 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 47mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/106:28 amSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$236
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:00 amLGA - SFO
1 stop8h 27mDelta
Mon 12/1512:30 amSFO - LGA
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Deal found 11/12$237
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/36:50 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 28mJetBlue
Sat 12/67:00 amSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 28mJetBlue
Deal found 11/12$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Sun 12/76:30 amLGA - SFO
2 stops28h 23mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1211:38 pmSFO - LGA
1 stop13h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$238
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/127:00 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 35mDelta
Sun 12/1410:55 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 35mDelta
Deal found 11/12$238
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Wed 11/2610:58 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop12h 10mFrontier
Wed 12/36:18 amSFO - LGA
1 stop12h 42mFrontier
Deal found 11/11$239
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 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 11/11$239

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

Fly from

New York

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

White PlainsSan Francisco

HPN - SFO

HPNSFO

White Plains Westchester County

Wed 1/21

12:00 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops11h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 1/24

9:00 am-9:55 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$196

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 12/13

6:00 am-2:47 pm

1 stop11h 47m

San Francisco

Sun 12/14

9:30 pm-9:45 am

1 stop9h 15m

$237

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/11

8:00 am-11:45 am

Nonstop6h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 12/14

10:41 pm-7:00 am

Nonstop5h 19m

$237

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 5/1

6:05 am-11:20 am

1 stop8h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

6:30 am-5:12 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$239

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 12/12

8:29 pm-12:23 am

Nonstop6h 54m

San Francisco

Tue 12/16

7:00 am-6:26 am

1 stop20h 26m

$247

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/11

6:57 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop6h 43m

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

8:42 am-10:59 pm

1 stop11h 17m

$247

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Wed 12/10

6:00 am-1:20 pm

1 stop10h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 12/16

10:35 am-9:05 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$251

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 12/16

6:00 am-12:36 pm

1 stop9h 36m

San Francisco

Sat 1/10

6:00 am-3:34 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$257

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 12/16

6:00 am-12:36 pm

1 stop9h 36m

San Francisco

Wed 1/7

6:00 am-3:31 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$257

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Tue 12/9

7:50 am-11:24 am

Nonstop6h 34m

San Francisco

Tue 12/16

7:25 pm-2:29 pm

1 stop16h 04m

$257

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to San Francisco (average of $71). 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 November 13, 2025.

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 26% 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 December 16, 2024.

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

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 November 13, 2025.

The most flights from USNY to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (98 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (57 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.

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

    For as low as $237, American Airlines can have you in San Francisco from State of New York in 6h 45m. 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 American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $96. Users have also found prices from $118 and $126 on Frontier and United 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 Kenya Airways (93%), Japan Airlines (92%) or SAUDIA (90%) 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 $1,092, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $118. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $138.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to San Francisco (average of $71). 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 November 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$124Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$127Average$195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$131Average$280FlexibilityNo 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$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$207Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$212Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$218Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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