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Cheap flights from New York to San Francisco from $154

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 29/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SFO
11 Apr — 18 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to San Francisco are usually found in January or September, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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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 12 March 2026.

Tue 21/405:59
EWR
-
SFO
2 stops20h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/419:40
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop8h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$306
Fri 24/407:05
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 20m
United Airlines
Tue 28/423:05
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/3$313
Wed 22/407:59
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 29/410:25
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop10h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 8/3$327
Tue 21/418:14
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 28/410:25
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop10h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/3$331
Tue 28/417:00
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 34m
United Airlines
Mon 4/521:15
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/3$334
Sat 25/419:25
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 47m
Delta
Tue 28/416:00
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 30m
Delta
Deal found 9/3$334
Sat 18/406:00
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 23m
JetBlue
Sat 25/415:31
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 38m
JetBlue
Deal found 9/3$335
Sat 2/520:29
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 52m
JetBlue
Tue 5/522:50
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 36m
JetBlue
Deal found 8/3$337
Tue 21/417:45
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop8h 50m
Southwest
Tue 28/405:25
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop7h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 10/3$340
Fri 24/414:00
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop9h 00m
Southwest
Tue 28/406:20
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 10/3$341
Tue 28/416:31
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop9h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/510:25
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop10h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 11/3$341
Wed 8/406:00
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop16h 19m
Frontier
Mon 13/422:03
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop22h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 9/3$342

Find 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 12 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$306

One-way from

$154

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December

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January

Average price

$541

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$160 or less
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  • 3 total stops
  • 28h 48m total
  • New York to San Francisco
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  • 2 total stops
  • 10h 55m total
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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 12 March 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 30/4

06:00-12:45

1 stop9h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

10:30-22:45

2 stops9h 15m

$348

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 25/4

08:05-13:27

1 stop8h 22m

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

23:52-10:18

1 stop7h 26m

$362

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/5

20:29-00:21

Nonstop6h 52m

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

14:45-23:29

Nonstop5h 44m

$362

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 22/4

17:45-23:35

1 stop8h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 29/4

06:20-16:50

1 stop7h 30m

$362

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 30/4

06:00-11:25

1 stop8h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 8/5

00:45-11:18

1 stop7h 33m

$362

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 7/5

14:00-20:00

1 stop9h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 13/5

05:25-17:55

1 stop9h 30m

$362

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/4

15:30-19:05

Nonstop6h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 13/4

20:15-07:54

1 stop8h 39m

$372

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 29/5

16:40-00:10

2 stops10h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 3/6

19:15-11:55

1 stop13h 40m

$377

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 30/6

21:30-01:24

Nonstop6h 54m

San Francisco

Sat 4/7

21:00-05:39

Nonstop5h 39m

$388

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 17/4

06:00-10:25

1 stop7h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 22/4

05:50-15:48

1 stop6h 58m

$390

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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 6 March 2026.

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 77 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Francisco (average of $158). Flying from New York to San Francisco in May is currently the most expensive (average of $277). 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 12 March 2026.

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 75% 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 12 March 2026.

The most flights from NYC to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (138 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (70 on average).

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

How often are flights from New York to San Francisco delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between New York and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 184 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

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 106 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 52m. The distance between New York and San Francisco is about 4149 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Most travellers choose New York LaGuardia - San Francisco, Newark - San Francisco or New York John F Kennedy Intl - 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: JetBlue (83%), LOT (83%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL( 81%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $153. While the most popular route (New York LaGuardia - San Francisco) can be booked for $362 on average, our data indicates $202 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Francisco (average of $158). Flying from New York to San Francisco in May is currently the most expensive (average of $277). 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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