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Cheap flights from New York to San Francisco from $284

NYC — SFO
20 Nov — 27 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to San Francisco are usually found in January or February, booked 85 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

Wed 2/1217:35 -
1 stop9h 20m
Sat 5/1210:05 -
2 stops10h 05m
Deal found 19/10$522
Tue 17/1117:28 -
1 stop18h 24m
Wed 18/1113:50 -
Nonstop5h 39m
Deal found 17/10$525
Wed 2/1215:45 -
1 stop10h 41m
Sun 6/1223:45 -
1 stop9h 45m
Deal found 19/10$526
Fri 4/1216:15 -
1 stop9h 00m
Sun 6/1211:25 -
1 stop8h 30m
Deal found 21/10$528
Fri 4/1212:35 -
1 stop9h 57m
Mon 7/1206:00 -
Nonstop5h 30m
Deal found 21/10$528
Wed 9/1209:30 -
2 stops11h 45m
Mon 14/1209:25 -
2 stops11h 00m
Deal found 20/10$529
Wed 2/1215:45 -
1 stop10h 41m
Sat 5/1206:00 -
Nonstop5h 30m
Deal found 20/10$529
Tue 10/1117:35 -
1 stop9h 20m
Sat 14/1110:40 -
1 stop9h 30m
Deal found 21/10$530
Mon 9/1117:48 -
1 stop9h 37m
Thu 12/1108:05 -
Nonstop5h 30m
Deal found 21/10$530
Tue 10/1111:30 -
1 stop10h 50m
Sun 15/1123:35 -
1 stop8h 40m
Deal found 20/10$532
Wed 2/1215:45 -
1 stop10h 41m
Mon 7/1206:00 -
Nonstop5h 30m
Deal found 20/10$532
Wed 2/1215:45 -
1 stop10h 41m
Tue 8/1207:30 -
1 stop9h 20m
Deal found 21/10$533

Find flight deals from New York to San Francisco

Round-trip from

$522

One-way from

$284

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$762

Good one-way deal

$462 or less
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 2/12-5/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 19h 25m total
  • New York to San Francisco
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 9/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 48m total
  • New York to San Francisco
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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New YorkSan Francisco

LGA New York LaGuardia - SFO San Francisco

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sun 13/12

06:00-11:20

1 stop8h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$284

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA New York LaGuardia - SFO San Francisco

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sun 10/1

07:00-13:55

1 stop9h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$284

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA New York LaGuardia - SFO San Francisco

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 11/12

12:55-18:14

1 stop8h 19m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$284

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SFO San Francisco

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/12

07:00-14:12

1 stop10h 12m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$286

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA New York LaGuardia - SFO San Francisco

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sun 6/12

06:00-10:58

1 stop7h 58m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$286

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SFO San Francisco

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/12

07:00-14:12

1 stop10h 12m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$286

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA New York LaGuardia - SFO San Francisco

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 14/11

12:29-22:30

1 stop13h 01m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$292

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA New York LaGuardia - SFO San Francisco

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 7/11

12:29-22:30

1 stop13h 01m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$292

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SFO San Francisco

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/11

07:00-16:01

1 stop12h 01m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$299

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SFO San Francisco

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/11

21:35-01:12

Nonstop6h 37m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$299

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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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Francisco (average of $480). Flying from New York to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $823). 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?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New York to San Francisco at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 80% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from New York to San Francisco

The most flights from NYC to SFO are scheduled on a Tuesday (142 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
New York to San Francisco flights typically cost between $520 and $979 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $522 on Southwest (14 Jan–17 Jan).

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

About 21% of weekly flights between New York and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 177 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 Thursday 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 18% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to San Francisco?

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 84 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 102 inbound flights from New York per day from 0 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 17.7 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 39m. 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 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: Japan Airlines (84%), Korean Air (84%), GOL( 83%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $269. While the most popular route (Newark - San Francisco) can be booked for $753 on average, our data indicates $654 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Francisco (average of $480). Flying from New York to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $823). 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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