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$51+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to San Francisco Bay Area

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NYC — SFO
Mar 15 — Mar 221
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Sat 3/22
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February

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Cheapest flights from New York to San Francisco Bay Area
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This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Wed 4/307:00 pmEWR - OAK
1 stop14h 49mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/711:50 amOAK - EWR
1 stop14h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/10$127
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Thu 5/86:00 amEWR - SJC
1 stop9h 28mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/134:28 pmSJC - EWR
1 stop10h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/10$134
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 3/257:59 amJFK - SJC
1 stop11h 35mFrontier
Thu 3/271:00 pmSJC - JFK
1 stop14h 30mFrontier
Deal found 3/10$180
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Fri 4/251:55 pmLGA - OAK
2 stops19h 54mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/288:37 pmOAK - LGA
2 stops23h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/10$186
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Mon 3/248:59 amLGA - SJC
2 stops31h 35mSpirit Airlines
Fri 3/282:29 pmSJC - LGA
1 stop19h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/10$203
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Tue 4/16:59 amJFK - SJC
1 stop14h 29mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/87:15 pmSJC - JFK
1 stop8h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$209
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Sun 5/116:59 amJFK - SFO
1 stop27h 45mFrontier
Wed 6/411:38 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop9h 44mFrontier
Deal found 3/9$222
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Sat 5/1010:00 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop17h 58mFrontier
Wed 6/410:19 pmSFO - LGA
1 stop9h 12mFrontier
Deal found 3/9$223
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Tue 4/14:30 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/157:02 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop7h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$223
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Tue 4/17:20 amJFK - SJC
1 stop9h 45mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/83:03 pmSJC - JFK
1 stop12h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/10$226
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Tue 4/16:00 amLGA - SJC
1 stop10h 51mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/86:10 amSJC - LGA
1 stop9h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/10$227
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Tue 4/88:00 amJFK - SJC
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/157:20 pmSJC - JFK
1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/10$227

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 March 10, 2025.

Fly from

New York

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

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Depart

Return

Price

NewarkOakland

EWR - OAK

EWROAK

Newark

Wed 4/30

7:00 pm-6:49 am

1 stop14h 49m

Oakland

Wed 5/7

11:50 am-5:37 am

1 stop14h 47m

$127

NewarkSan Jose

EWR - SJC

EWRSJC

Newark

Thu 5/8

6:00 am-12:28 pm

1 stop9h 28m

San Jose

Tue 5/13

4:28 pm-5:37 am

1 stop10h 09m

$134

New YorkSan Jose

JFK - SJC

JFKSJC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/2

6:59 am-4:31 pm

1 stop12h 32m

San Jose

Mon 4/7

8:12 pm-5:30 am

1 stop30h 18m

$180

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Fri 4/25

1:55 pm-6:49 am

2 stops19h 54m

Oakland

Mon 4/28

8:37 pm-11:01 pm

2 stops23h 24m

$186

New YorkSan Jose

LGA - SJC

LGASJC

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/24

8:59 am-1:34 pm

2 stops31h 35m

San Jose

Fri 3/28

2:29 pm-1:04 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$203

New YorkSan Jose

JFK - SJC

JFKSJC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/1

6:59 am-6:28 pm

1 stop14h 29m

San Jose

Tue 4/8

7:15 pm-6:59 am

1 stop8h 44m

$209

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/11

6:59 am-7:44 am

1 stop27h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 6/4

11:38 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop9h 44m

$222

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/1

4:30 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop6h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 4/8

7:02 pm-5:30 am

1 stop7h 28m

$223

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 5/10

10:00 pm-12:58 pm

1 stop17h 58m

San Francisco

Wed 6/4

10:19 pm-10:31 am

1 stop9h 12m

$223

New YorkSan Jose

JFK - SJC

JFKSJC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/1

7:20 am-2:05 pm

1 stop9h 45m

San Jose

Tue 4/8

3:03 pm-6:59 am

1 stop12h 56m

$226

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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 $400). 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 March 10, 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 March 10, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to zzXIH are scheduled on a Monday (137 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (40 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 March 10, 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,300 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,300 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,300 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,727 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,300 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,300 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,320 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,300 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,631 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,300 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to San Francisco Bay Area. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 $51. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, 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?

    While some choose either Newark - San Francisco or New York LaGuardia - San Francisco, New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco is the most popular route from New York to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

    Consider Korean Air (100%), ITA Airways (93%) or LOT (93%) 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 $108. On average you can expect to pay $1,125. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $170.

  • 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 $400). 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 March 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$87Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$109Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$165Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$173Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$177Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$227Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$264Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$282Average$527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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