San Francisco Bay Area

$50+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to San Francisco Bay Area

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NYC — SFO
Apr 20 — Apr 271
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Cheap flight deals from New York to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated April 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Flightnetwork
3 stars

Round-trip from

$170
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$50
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$417
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-San Francisco flight deals.
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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. 12% potential increase in price ($63 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 April 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 April 15, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/67:00 pmEWR - OAK
1 stop30h 25mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/135:45 amOAK - EWR
1 stop14h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/15$170
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/137:00 amEWR - SJC
1 stop11h 33mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/1711:00 amSJC - EWR
1 stop15h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/15$178
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/266:59 amJFK - SFO
1 stop8h 46mFrontier
Wed 4/3012:11 amSFO - JFK
1 stop8h 48mFrontier
Deal found 4/15$186
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Sat 5/316:30 amLGA - OAK
2 stops16h 44mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/105:45 amOAK - LGA
2 stops13h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/15$195
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/310:00 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop18h 15mFrontier
Wed 5/79:59 pmSFO - LGA
1 stop20h 00mFrontier
Deal found 4/15$199
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Mon 5/56:59 amJFK - SJC
1 stop14h 42mFrontier
Sun 5/118:31 amSJC - JFK
1 stop17h 59mFrontier
Deal found 4/15$201
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/125:45 amLGA - SJC
2 stops31h 20mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/204:28 pmSJC - LGA
3 stops26h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/13$217
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/256:38 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 22mJetBlue
Sat 5/318:42 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 34mJetBlue
Deal found 4/15$219
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/68:08 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 46mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/149:59 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop9h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$223
This CheapTickets.ch deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 CheapTickets.ch is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/38:08 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 46mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 5/106:26 amSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/15$225
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/26:59 amJFK - SJC
1 stop14h 42mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/63:36 pmSJC - JFK
1 stop11h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$235
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/77:20 amJFK - SFO
1 stop11h 33mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/106:26 amSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/15$238

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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 April 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

Fly from

New York

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkOakland

EWR - OAK

EWROAK

Newark

Tue 5/6

7:00 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop30h 25m

Oakland

Tue 5/13

5:45 am-11:29 pm

1 stop14h 44m

$170

NewarkSan Jose

EWR - SJC

EWRSJC

Newark

Tue 5/13

7:00 am-3:33 pm

1 stop11h 33m

San Jose

Sat 5/17

11:00 am-5:42 am

1 stop15h 42m

$178

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/26

6:59 am-12:45 pm

1 stop8h 46m

San Francisco

Wed 4/30

12:11 am-11:59 am

1 stop8h 48m

$186

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Sat 5/31

6:30 am-8:14 pm

2 stops16h 44m

Oakland

Tue 6/10

5:45 am-10:00 pm

2 stops13h 15m

$195

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 5/3

10:00 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop18h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

9:59 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$199

New YorkSan Jose

JFK - SJC

JFKSJC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/5

6:59 am-6:41 pm

1 stop14h 42m

San Jose

Sun 5/11

8:31 am-5:30 am

1 stop17h 59m

$201

New YorkSan Jose

LGA - SJC

LGASJC

New York LaGuardia

Mon 5/12

5:45 am-10:05 am

2 stops31h 20m

San Jose

Tue 5/20

4:28 pm-10:00 pm

3 stops26h 32m

$217

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/25

6:38 am-10:00 am

Nonstop6h 22m

San Francisco

Sat 5/31

8:42 pm-5:16 am

Nonstop5h 34m

$219

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/6

8:08 pm-11:54 pm

Nonstop6h 46m

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

9:59 pm-10:25 am

1 stop9h 26m

$223

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/3

8:08 pm-11:54 pm

Nonstop6h 46m

San Francisco

Sat 5/10

6:26 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop5h 34m

$225

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Best time to book a flight from New York to San Francisco Bay Area

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to San Francisco Bay Area

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 $393). 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 April 15, 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 April 15, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to zzXIH are scheduled on a Monday (166 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (100 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 April 15, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest 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

6.7

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

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 $50. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Delta, 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 (93%), Korean Air (91%) or China Eastern (86%) 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 $99. On average you can expect to pay $1,010. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $178.

  • 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 $393). 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 10 airlines flying from New York to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 10 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 April 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$83Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$109Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$153Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$165Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$173Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$177Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$188Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$282Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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