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$106+ 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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SFO
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Tue 1/27
Tue 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 28, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Mon 12/2910:55 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop28h 29mFrontier
Sat 1/107:00 amSFO - LGA
1 stop7h 02mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$332
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Mon 12/294:29 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop10h 55mFrontier
Mon 1/1211:20 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop9h 39mFrontier
Deal found 12/25$332
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/285:50 amEWR - SFO
1 stop10h 23mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/287:00 amSFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/25$345
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/316:20 amJFK - SFO
1 stop9h 53mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/3012:40 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$350
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Wed 12/316:00 amEWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 38mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/2911:55 pmSFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/24$351
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:20 amJFK - SFO
1 stop9h 53mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/211:30 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/25$351
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Wed 12/316:20 amLGA - SFO
1 stop9h 53mFrontier
Mon 1/511:20 pmSFO - LGA
1 stop9h 03mFrontier
Deal found 12/27$352
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Tue 12/306:20 amLGA - SFO
1 stop9h 53mFrontier
Wed 1/77:00 amSFO - LGA
1 stop12h 00mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$353
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:20 amJFK - SFO
1 stop9h 53mFrontier
Wed 1/74:01 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop11h 29mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$353
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Tue 12/306:20 amJFK - SFO
1 stop9h 53mFrontier
Sat 1/172:24 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop13h 06mFrontier
Deal found 12/25$362
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Mon 12/2910:55 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop28h 29mFrontier
Sun 1/1111:35 pmSFO - LGA
1 stop13h 54mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$367
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Mon 12/294:29 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop10h 55mFrontier
Sun 1/112:13 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop13h 17mFrontier
Deal found 12/25$367

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 December 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$165
(Expedia)

One-way from

$106
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$517

Good round-trip deal

$285 or less

Good one-way deal

$154 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 December 28, 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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BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Mon 2/23

1:48 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop10h 51m

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

10:58 pm-12:54 pm

1 stop10h 56m

$183

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Wed 2/4

10:00 am-6:55 pm

1 stop11h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 2/11

10:58 pm-12:54 pm

1 stop10h 56m

$214

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/13

6:00 am-9:40 am

Nonstop6h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

10:50 am-7:25 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

$217

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/26

7:25 pm-11:04 pm

Nonstop6h 39m

San Francisco

Thu 1/29

2:25 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

$217

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/21

4:23 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop9h 24m

San Francisco

Wed 2/4

9:16 am-5:53 pm

Nonstop5h 37m

$217

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/13

9:05 am-12:49 pm

Nonstop6h 44m

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

10:55 pm-7:30 am

Nonstop5h 35m

$217

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/26

11:30 am-3:18 pm

Nonstop6h 48m

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

6:29 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop5h 31m

$218

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/19

5:30 pm-9:11 pm

Nonstop6h 41m

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

2:25 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

$218

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/4

7:30 am-11:30 am

Nonstop7h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

8:00 am-4:26 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

$219

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/5

4:45 pm-8:36 pm

Nonstop6h 51m

San Francisco

Thu 3/12

6:29 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop5h 31m

$219

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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, 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 December 28, 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 December 28, 2025.

The most flights from USNY to SFO are scheduled on a Friday (85 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (49 on average).

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 $217, Frontier can have you in San Francisco from State of New York in 6h 39m. 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 Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $73. Users have also found prices from $84 and $92 on Frontier and Southwest, 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 LOT (89%), Korean Air (88%) or Qatar Airways (86%) 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 $1,225, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $98. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $166.

  • 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 December 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$92Average$185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$128Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$134Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$148Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$150Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$151Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$171Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$178Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$204Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Sun Country AirCheapest$238Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%

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