San Francisco Bay Area

$43+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to San Francisco Bay Area

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NYC — SFO
Feb 4 — Feb 111
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to San Francisco Bay Area (zzXIH). 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 January 30, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$93
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$43
(CheapOair)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$376
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From New York (NYC) to San Francisco Bay Area
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to San Francisco Bay Area
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($67 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from New York to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/106:08 amEWR - SJC
1 stop9h 57mSpirit Airlines
Wed 2/197:34 amSJC - EWR
1 stop7h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/30$93
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/266:57 pmEWR - OAK
1 stop15h 19mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/212:11 pmOAK - EWR
1 stop15h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/29$96
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/410:59 amLGA - OAK
2 stops25h 36mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/105:52 pmOAK - LGA
2 stops16h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/30$112
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/207:59 amJFK - SJC
1 stop11h 47mFrontier
Mon 2/2412:50 pmSJC - JFK
1 stop14h 40mFrontier
Deal found 1/29$160
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/253:25 pmLGA - SJC
2 stops21h 56mSpirit Airlines
Fri 2/283:28 pmSJC - LGA
2 stops15h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/30$162
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/75:29 pmJFK - SJC
1 stop9h 27mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/125:34 pmSJC - JFK
1 stop9h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$207
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/236:30 amJFK - STS
1 stop8h 44mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/412:54 pmSTS - JFK
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/30$229
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/31:15 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop8h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/56:15 amSFO - LGA
1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/30$232
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/196:00 amLGA - SFO
1 stop9h 37mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/2512:32 amSFO - LGA
1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/30$233
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/78:55 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 57mDelta
Mon 3/102:35 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 25mDelta
Deal found 1/30$233
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/1910:59 amLGA - SFO
1 stop13h 31mFrontier
Thu 4/2411:38 pmSFO - LGA
1 stop13h 51mFrontier
Deal found 1/29$234
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Fri 2/214:30 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/247:54 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop7h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$234

Find flights from New York to San Francisco Bay Area within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to San Francisco Bay Area 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

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NewarkSan Jose

EWR - SJC

EWRSJC

Newark

Mon 2/10

6:08 am-1:05 pm

1 stop9h 57m

San Jose

Wed 2/19

7:34 am-6:03 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$93

NewarkOakland

EWR - OAK

EWROAK

Newark

Tue 2/25

6:45 am-11:45 am

1 stop8h 00m

Oakland

Tue 3/4

12:40 pm-5:20 am

1 stop13h 40m

$108

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/4

10:59 am-9:35 am

2 stops25h 36m

Oakland

Mon 3/10

5:52 pm-1:04 pm

2 stops16h 12m

$112

New YorkSan Jose

JFK - SJC

JFKSJC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/20

7:59 am-4:46 pm

1 stop11h 47m

San Jose

Mon 2/24

12:50 pm-6:30 am

1 stop14h 40m

$160

New YorkSan Jose

LGA - SJC

LGASJC

New York LaGuardia

Tue 2/25

3:25 pm-10:21 am

2 stops21h 56m

San Jose

Fri 2/28

3:28 pm-10:04 am

2 stops15h 36m

$162

New YorkSan Jose

JFK - SJC

JFKSJC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/7

5:29 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop9h 27m

San Jose

Wed 3/12

5:34 pm-6:30 am

1 stop9h 56m

$207

New YorkSanta Rosa

JFK - STS

JFKSTS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/23

6:30 am-12:14 pm

1 stop8h 44m

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Tue 3/4

12:54 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$229

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 2/3

1:15 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop8h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 2/6

6:15 am-5:12 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$232

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/7

8:55 am-12:52 pm

Nonstop6h 57m

San Francisco

Mon 3/10

4:05 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$233

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 2/19

6:00 am-12:37 pm

1 stop9h 37m

San Francisco

Tue 2/25

12:32 am-10:44 am

1 stop7h 12m

$233

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Travel insights for flights from New York to San Francisco Bay Area

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New York to San Francisco Bay Area including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from New York to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

When flying from New York to San Francisco Bay Area, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from New York to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 January 30, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to zzXIH are scheduled on a Thursday (130 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (54 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated January 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from New York to San Francisco Bay Area to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $43. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from New York to San Francisco Bay Area for a low price.

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

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

    Consider LOT (100%), Korean Air (100%) or American Airlines (91%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from New York to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

    The cheapest flight price from New York to San Francisco Bay Area is $118. On average you can expect to pay $1,066. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $143.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to San Francisco Bay Area that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to San Francisco Bay Area flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to San Francisco Bay Area?

    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 Bay Area.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from New York to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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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Top 9 airlines flying from New York to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from New York to San Francisco Bay Area. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$87Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$128Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$143Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$153Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$160Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$177Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$227Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$264Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$282Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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