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$144+ Cheap flights to San Francisco

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Flights to San Francisco in 2024

Find the latest flights to San Francisco in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,692,183 searches and data was last updated on noviembre 27, 2024.

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Cheapest in

February

Average price

$441

Round-trip from

$249

One-way from

$144
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Cheapest flights to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on noviembre 27, 2024.

dom. 12/87:59 amJFK - SFO
1 stop26h 15mFrontier
dom. 12/1510:59 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop28h 31mFrontier
Deal found 11/26$249
jue. 12/510:59 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop16h 51mFrontier
jue. 12/129:10 pmSFO - LGA
1 stop21h 50mFrontier
Deal found 11/27$250
vie. 12/137:59 amJFK - SFO
1 stop9h 51mMultiple Airlines
dom. 12/156:18 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop13h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/27$252
dom. 12/156:00 amEWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 28mUnited Airlines
sáb. 1/184:40 pmSFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/26$283
vie. 12/1311:41 amEWR - SFO
1 stop8h 24mMultiple Airlines
vie. 1/317:00 amSFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/25$286
vie. 12/137:15 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 38mJetBlue
lun. 1/67:00 amSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 11/27$293
vie. 12/1311:41 amEWR - SFO
1 stop8h 24mSun Country Air
dom. 12/156:18 pmSFO - EWR
1 stop13h 39mSun Country Air
Deal found 11/27$295
jue. 12/121:00 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
dom. 1/196:00 amSFO - LGA
1 stop8h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/27$302
lun. 12/96:48 pmEWR - SFO
1 stop8h 30mDelta
vie. 1/315:55 amSFO - EWR
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Deal found 11/25$302
jue. 12/1211:31 amJFK - SFO
1 stop26h 01mSun Country Air
dom. 12/156:18 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop13h 23mSun Country Air
Deal found 11/26$305
lun. 12/97:30 amEWR - SFO
1 stop9h 13mAlaska Airlines
vie. 1/317:00 amSFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/25$312
jue. 12/129:30 amJFK - SFO
1 stop8h 20mAlaska Airlines
lun. 1/206:43 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop17h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/27$312

Find flights to San Francisco within your budget

Locate flights to San Francisco that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,692,183 searches and data was last updated on noviembre 27, 2024.

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New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 1/6

7:59 am-7:14 am

1 stop26h 15m

San Francisco

lun. 1/13

10:59 pm-6:30 am

1 stop28h 31m

$249

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

jue. 12/5

10:59 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop16h 51m

San Francisco

jue. 12/12

9:10 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$250

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

vie. 12/13

7:59 am-2:50 pm

1 stop9h 51m

San Francisco

mar. 12/17

6:26 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop5h 34m

$253

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

mar. 1/7

5:16 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop8h 57m

San Francisco

jue. 1/9

6:15 am-5:12 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$264

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 1/15

4:00 pm-7:46 pm

Nonstop6h 46m

San Francisco

mié. 1/22

9:17 am-5:59 pm

Nonstop5h 42m

$266

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

vie. 1/17

12:29 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop9h 41m

San Francisco

jue. 1/23

1:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$267

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

vie. 1/17

8:30 pm-12:14 am

Nonstop6h 44m

San Francisco

jue. 1/23

10:40 am-7:19 pm

Nonstop5h 39m

$270

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

vie. 1/17

2:55 pm-6:41 pm

Nonstop6h 46m

San Francisco

jue. 1/23

7:00 am-3:29 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

$272

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

jue. 1/16

7:00 am-3:28 pm

1 stop11h 28m

San Francisco

mar. 1/21

6:00 am-6:29 pm

2 stops9h 29m

$282

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

dom. 12/15

6:00 am-9:28 am

Nonstop6h 28m

San Francisco

sáb. 1/18

4:40 pm-1:16 am

Nonstop5h 36m

$283

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to San Francisco in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering San Francisco flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for San Francisco flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering San Francisco flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to San Francisco. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

Best time to book a flight to San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights to San Francisco

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

When is the best time to book a flight to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on November 22, 2024.

Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to San Francisco?

On average, a flight from New York to San Francisco takes 11 hours 54 minutes. Flights to San Francisco from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on November 24, 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to San Francisco should consider flying on Wednesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to San Francisco

The most flights from New York to San Francisco are scheduled on a Tuesday (164 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (49 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to San Francisco are United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta.

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $260

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

From $206

Delta

Delta

From $148

JetBlue

JetBlue

From $216

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San Francisco?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to San Francisco are Spirit Airlines, Frontier and Delta.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated noviembre 27, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco, such as Delta, Sun Country Air and Alaska Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,979 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,979 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,979 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,481 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,979 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,730 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,979 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

JetBlue
7.5
Good
3,362 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,979 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,146 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,979 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

San Francisco, CA airport overview

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is located 13 miles (21 km) south of downtown San Francisco and is the largest airport in the Bay Area and the second-busiest airport in California.

Comprising four terminals – Terminals 1, 2, 3 and the International Terminal – that form a ring around a multi-story Domestic Airport parking garage, San Francisco International is easy to navigate. Terminals 1-3 handle all domestic flights, while the International Terminal mainly manages international flights. Customs, immigrations and baggage claims are generally fast; staff are friendly, signage is good and transport to and from the airport is excellent.  Delays are common, though, due to the region’s adverse weather patterns; however, there are plans to extend the runways in order to aid aircraft flying in low visibility conditions.

San Francisco International is clean and modern. With its newly revamped Terminal 2 housing an award-winning aviation museum and library, along with an extensive array of retail, dining, entertainment and health establishments, it is truly a world-class facility.

Flights to San Francisco International Airport comes from a number of destinations worldwide, including Toronto, Paris, Tokyo, London, Hong Kong, Seoul, Lima, Frankfurt, Singapore, San Salvador, Beijing, Mexico City, Sydney and Cancun, in addition to numerous domestic routes.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco?

    Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center. On average, San Francisco has 108 flights from New York per day from 10 airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to San Francisco if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San Francisco on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to San Francisco?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Spirit Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San Francisco.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San Francisco?

    San Francisco is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San Francisco. One-way flights to San Francisco typically cost $29, while round-trip flights cost around $36.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to San Francisco?

    A round-trip flight to San Francisco will typically cost around $718, however they can be found for as little as $36.

  • Where does the fastest flight to San Francisco depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to San Francisco, Monterey Regional offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 50 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to SFJAZZ Center?

    If being close to SFJAZZ Center is important to you, you’ll want to land at San Francisco Airport.

  • Does San Francisco have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at San Francisco can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San Francisco?

    Yes. San Francisco has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Grand Hyatt At Sfo is the closest property to San Francisco (1.0 mi away from San Francisco).

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