Cheap flights from New York to San Francisco from $212

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 20/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SFO
27 Jul — 3 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to San Francisco are usually found in February or March, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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 22 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$379

One-way from

$212

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$670

Good one-way deal

$355 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 3/9-10/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 02m total
  • New York to San Francisco
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 20/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 16m total
  • New York to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($69 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to San Francisco.

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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 22 July 2025.

Wed 3/916:28JFK - SFO
1 stop8h 15mAlaska Airlines
Wed 10/913:30SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 47mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 21/7$379
Sat 30/821:59JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 44mJetBlue
Sat 6/906:15SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 42mJetBlue
Deal found 22/7$382
Wed 3/912:59LGA - SFO
1 stop8h 53mDelta
Tue 9/906:00SFO - LGA
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Deal found 21/7$394
Sun 31/806:00LGA - SFO
1 stop8h 13mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/923:59SFO - LGA
1 stop7h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/7$396
Wed 24/917:00LGA - SFO
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Sat 4/1006:00SFO - LGA
1 stop12h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 20/7$402
Wed 27/809:30JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 3/913:30SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 47mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 21/7$402
Wed 29/1009:00JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 45mDelta
Mon 3/1107:00SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 53mDelta
Deal found 21/7$410
Tue 16/907:19EWR - SFO
1 stop11h 33mAlaska Airlines
Mon 22/905:50SFO - EWR
1 stop30h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 21/7$420
Wed 1/1007:19EWR - SFO
1 stop9h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 5/1021:17SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 41mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 21/7$425
Sun 31/807:10EWR - SFO
1 stop10h 14mDelta
Mon 15/923:00SFO - EWR
1 stop6h 46mDelta
Deal found 20/7$442
Thu 4/910:00LGA - SFO
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/913:16SFO - LGA
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/7$459
Mon 8/917:50EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 07mUnited Airlines
Thu 18/921:15SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/7$480

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New York

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/9

16:28-21:43

1 stop8h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 10/9

13:30-22:17

Nonstop5h 47m

$379

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/9

12:59-18:52

1 stop8h 53m

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

06:00-17:15

1 stop8h 15m

$394

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sun 31/8

06:00-11:13

1 stop8h 13m

San Francisco

Wed 10/9

23:59-10:16

1 stop7h 17m

$396

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 24/9

17:00-22:25

1 stop8h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 4/10

06:00-21:25

1 stop12h 25m

$402

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 27/8

09:30-12:40

Nonstop6h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 3/9

13:30-22:17

Nonstop5h 47m

$402

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 29/10

09:00-12:45

Nonstop6h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 3/11

07:00-15:53

Nonstop5h 53m

$410

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Tue 16/9

07:19-15:52

1 stop11h 33m

San Francisco

Mon 22/9

05:50-15:36

1 stop30h 46m

$420

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Wed 1/10

07:19-13:44

1 stop9h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

21:17-05:58

Nonstop5h 41m

$425

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 30/8

21:59-01:43

Nonstop6h 44m

San Francisco

Sat 6/9

13:45-22:28

Nonstop5h 43m

$442

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Sun 31/8

07:10-14:24

1 stop10h 14m

San Francisco

Mon 15/9

23:00-08:46

1 stop6h 46m

$442

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 return flight from New York to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 18 July 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from New York to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 86 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from New York to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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 22 July 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New York to San Francisco in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 73% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 22 July 2025.

The most flights from NYC to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (171 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (120 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from New York to San Francisco?

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 22 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, andDelta from New York to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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

    Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from New York. On average, San Francisco has 141 inbound flights from New York per day from 0 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 19.0 km from San Francisco’s city centre.

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

    Alaska Airlines, at $379, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. Users have found that Alaska Airlines is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Hawaiian Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $212. Alaska Airlines flights start at $219 while deals on United Airlines start at $224 one-way.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $224. While the most popular route (Newark - San Francisco) can be booked for $380 on average our data indicates $365 when flying from New York to San Francisco.

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

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  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from New York to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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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