Cheap flights from New York to San Francisco from $169

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Francisco (average of $892). Flying from New York to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,236). 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 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 143 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.

• Can I find flights from New York to San Francisco for under $400 on Cheapflights?

  Yes, there are multiple flights from New York to San Francisco for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on JetBlue for just $384, but on average you can expect to pay $419.

• Are there direct flights from New York to San Francisco for under $500 on Cheapflights?

  Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from New York to San Francisco under $500. A good price for a direct flight from New York to San Francisco is less than $446.

• Are there last-minute flights available from New York to San Francisco for under $400?

  There are currently 20+ open flights from New York to San Francisco within the next 7 days for less than $400.

• What days are direct flights available from New York to San Francisco?

  Direct flights can be found on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

• How many flights depart from New York to San Francisco on average per day?

  Travellers can expect 28 flights from New York to San Francisco on average per day.
  Morning (6am - Noon) - 54% of flight departures
  Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 21% of flight departures
  Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 25% of flight departures

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

  Departing from New York to San Francisco will take you 8h 48m. The distance between New York and San Francisco is about 4175 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

  JetBlue, at $384, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Frontier. Users have found that JetBlue is 29% 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 JetBlue, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $169. Delta flights start at $194 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $210 one-way.

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

  Most travellers choose Newark - San Francisco, New York LaGuardia - 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: Japan Airlines (92%), GOL (86%), American Airlines( 84%).

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

  Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $241. While the most popular route (Newark - San Francisco) can be booked for $395 on average our data indicates $439 when flying from New York to San Francisco.

• What does JFK to SFO mean?

  JFK and SFO are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. JFK to SFO refers to a flight route from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Newark Airport (EWR), New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), New Windsor Stewart Airport (SWF), New York Skyports SPB Airport (NYS).

• Can I find deals for flights from New York to San Francisco that include extra baggage allowance?

  The amount of baggage you can bring on your New York to San Francisco flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

• Can I find deals on flights from New York to San Francisco with specific airlines?

  Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter New York to San Francisco flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

• 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.

• Can I find deals for flights from New York to San Francisco that allow pets onboard?

  Many airlines flying from New York to San Francisco offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

• Can I find deals on last-minute flights from New York to San Francisco?

  Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on New York to San Francisco flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

• How recently were the New York to San Francisco flight deals updated?

  The New York to San Francisco flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/5.