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Cheap flights from New York to San Francisco from $183

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 14/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SFO
23 Nov — 30 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to San Francisco are usually found in February or March, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Friday

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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 24 October 2025.

Sat 8/1106:25LGA - SFO
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Wed 12/1110:50SFO - LGA
1 stop9h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 23/10$364
Thu 13/1120:19JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 40mJetBlue
Fri 14/1123:39SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 23mJetBlue
Deal found 22/10$364
Thu 4/1218:29LGA - SFO
1 stop8h 50mDelta
Wed 10/1207:15SFO - LGA
1 stop7h 26mDelta
Deal found 23/10$366
Thu 4/1211:10JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 32mDelta
Wed 10/1208:50SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 40mDelta
Deal found 21/10$366
Wed 10/1214:30LGA - SFO
2 stops11h 00mSouthwest
Tue 16/1205:50SFO - LGA
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 23/10$367
Wed 10/1206:15LGA - SFO
1 stop10h 40mSouthwest
Fri 12/1210:10SFO - LGA
1 stop9h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 23/10$369
Fri 31/1006:30LGA - SFO
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Mon 3/1105:50SFO - LGA
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 22/10$372
Tue 9/1220:29JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 43mJetBlue
Thu 15/111:40SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 35mJetBlue
Deal found 21/10$372
Tue 9/1206:15LGA - SFO
1 stop10h 40mSouthwest
Tue 16/1209:25SFO - LGA
2 stops10h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 23/10$377
Tue 9/1206:15LGA - SFO
1 stop10h 40mSouthwest
Fri 12/1210:10SFO - LGA
1 stop9h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 21/10$378
Mon 24/1111:30JFK - SFO
1 stop10h 30mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/1212:22SFO - JFK
1 stop16h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 21/10$378
Wed 12/1107:15LGA - SFO
1 stop10h 25mSouthwest
Fri 14/1109:10SFO - LGA
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 23/10$380

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 24 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$364

One-way from

$183

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$610

Good one-way deal

$413 or less
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  • United Airlines
  • 8/11-15/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 28m total
  • New York to San Francisco
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  • United Airlines
  • 28/1
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 13m total
  • New York to San Francisco
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 24 October 2025.
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New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 13/11

06:00-14:05

1 stop11h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 19/11

05:50-17:55

1 stop9h 05m

$364

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 8/11

06:00-10:33

1 stop7h 33m

San Francisco

Sat 15/11

06:00-17:42

1 stop8h 42m

$364

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/3

09:30-13:10

Nonstop6h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 4/3

10:30-19:04

Nonstop5h 34m

$364

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/11

06:00-10:44

1 stop7h 44m

San Francisco

Fri 14/11

00:30-12:36

1 stop9h 06m

$364

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 13/11

09:00-12:32

Nonstop6h 32m

San Francisco

Sat 15/11

14:00-22:29

Nonstop5h 29m

$364

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sun 22/2

06:05-12:20

1 stop9h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 28/2

12:00-22:20

1 stop7h 20m

$370

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 30/1

07:15-14:55

1 stop10h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 1/2

06:25-17:30

1 stop8h 05m

$377

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 10/12

15:04-20:28

1 stop8h 24m

San Francisco

Sun 14/12

22:45-08:50

1 stop7h 05m

$380

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/11

11:10-18:09

1 stop9h 59m

San Francisco

Sat 15/11

00:30-11:09

1 stop7h 39m

$380

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 12/1

14:30-22:20

2 stops10h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 14/1

10:00-22:40

2 stops9h 40m

$387

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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 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 17 October 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 56 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Francisco (average of $109). Flying from New York to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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 24 October 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 78% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 24 October 2025.

The most flights from NYC to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (158 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (36 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from 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?

    Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from New York. On average, San Francisco has 88 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.

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

    Departing from New York to San Francisco will take you 6h 32m. The distance between New York and San Francisco is about 4149 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $183. Alaska Airlines flights start at $183 while deals on Southwest start at $191 one-way.

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

    Most travellers choose Newark - San Francisco, New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco or New York LaGuardia - San Francisco when deciding on the best route from New York to San Francisco.

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

    Before booking your flight to San Francisco from New York, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: ITA Airways (95%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (94%), Kenya Airways( 93%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $228. While the most popular route (Newark - San Francisco) can be booked for $403 on average, our data indicates $413 when flying from New York to San Francisco.

  • 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 holiday 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 New York to San Francisco?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Francisco (average of $109). Flying from New York to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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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