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Cheap flights from New York to San Francisco from $157

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 24/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SFO
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
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 86 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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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 26 January 2026.

Wed 11/319:35
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 40m
Delta
Wed 18/316:05
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 31m
Delta
Deal found 25/1$314
Fri 6/307:00
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 49m
Delta
Wed 11/307:00
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 28m
Delta
Deal found 25/1$315
Wed 22/407:59
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 29/407:40
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 26/1$316
Fri 24/420:11
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 9/506:40
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 26/1$316
Thu 26/218:12
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 2/308:00
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 26/1$318
Thu 26/213:00
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 51m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 2/306:29
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 31m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 26/1$318
Thu 5/307:00
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 49m
Delta
Wed 11/307:00
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 28m
Delta
Deal found 26/1$319
Wed 22/407:59
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 30/421:19
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 25/1$321
Wed 22/408:00
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 34m
JetBlue
Wed 29/414:45
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 44m
JetBlue
Deal found 25/1$321
Wed 11/306:20
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop15h 54m
Frontier
Wed 18/322:38
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop14h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 24/1$322
Wed 11/316:29
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop10h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 18/307:20
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 24/1$328
Wed 4/316:25
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop10h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 10/322:54
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 36m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 25/1$328

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 26 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$314

One-way from

$157

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$507

Good one-way deal

$816 or less
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  • 11/3-18/3
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 11m total
  • New York to San Francisco
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  • 24/2
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 41m total
  • New York to San Francisco
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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 26 January 2026.
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New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/2

07:00-10:49

Nonstop6h 49m

San Francisco

Wed 4/3

14:25-23:00

Nonstop5h 35m

$315

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/3

07:30-11:30

Nonstop7h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 4/3

12:45-21:16

Nonstop5h 31m

$315

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 14/4

20:06-23:55

Nonstop6h 49m

San Francisco

Tue 21/4

07:02-15:40

Nonstop5h 38m

$316

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 27/2

19:20-23:01

Nonstop6h 41m

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

22:55-07:30

Nonstop5h 35m

$316

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/5

20:07-23:50

Nonstop6h 43m

San Francisco

Mon 4/5

14:45-23:29

Nonstop5h 44m

$316

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 21/4

10:30-13:56

Nonstop6h 26m

San Francisco

Sat 25/4

08:25-17:00

Nonstop5h 35m

$316

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 16/4

06:00-09:23

Nonstop6h 23m

San Francisco

Sat 2/5

12:20-21:06

Nonstop5h 46m

$321

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Wed 11/3

16:29-23:59

1 stop10h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 18/3

07:20-15:55

Nonstop5h 35m

$328

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/3

12:00-17:48

1 stop8h 48m

San Francisco

Wed 4/3

22:00-09:47

1 stop8h 47m

$342

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 17/3

16:00-23:59

1 stop10h 59m

San Francisco

Tue 24/3

06:35-06:29

1 stop20h 54m

$342

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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 23 January 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 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Francisco (average of $103). Flying from New York to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $275). 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 26 January 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 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 26 January 2026.

The most flights from NYC to SFO are scheduled on a Friday (142 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (89 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 17% of weekly flights between New York and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 186 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 15% 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 115 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 41m. The distance between New York and San Francisco is about 4149 km. All flights are typically direct.

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

    Most travellers choose New York LaGuardia - San Francisco, New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco or Newark - 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: LOT (88%), Air Serbia (83%), Alaska Airlines( 83%).

  • 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 $103). Flying from New York to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $275). 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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