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$108+ Cheap flights from New York State to San Francisco (SFO)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SFO
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
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Cheap flight deals from New York to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (USNY) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 November 21, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from New York to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Sat 12/147:50 pmBUF - SFO
1 stop8h 37mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/78:25 amSFO - BUF
1 stop9h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/21$226
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Thu 12/1211:00 amJFK - SFO
1 stop14h 05mFrontier
Sun 12/153:05 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop12h 25mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Sat 12/146:22 amBUF - SFO
1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/79:15 amSFO - BUF
2 stops11h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/21$251
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/69:30 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 47mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/93:05 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop12h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$253
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Mon 11/2510:59 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop12h 22mFrontier
Tue 12/1011:59 pmSFO - LGA
1 stop8h 31mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$258
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Sun 12/156:15 amROC - SFO
1 stop7h 40mDelta
Fri 1/1010:45 pmSFO - ROC
1 stop9h 58mDelta
Deal found 11/21$276
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Thu 12/1211:55 amBUF - SFO
1 stop9h 20mDelta
Sun 12/1512:38 amSFO - BUF
1 stop7h 24mDelta
Deal found 11/21$276
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Wed 12/117:15 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 38mJetBlue
Wed 12/111:19 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 40mJetBlue
Deal found 11/20$281
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Thu 12/124:20 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop8h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/197:30 amSFO - LGA
1 stop9h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/21$282
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Thu 12/129:00 amEWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 40mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/209:53 pmSFO - EWR
1 stop15h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/21$282
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Fri 12/136:00 amEWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 28mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/1711:59 pmSFO - EWR
1 stop7h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$283
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Thu 12/127:00 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 44mDelta
Mon 12/164:00 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 30mDelta
Deal found 11/21$287

Find flights from New York to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to San Francisco 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Tue 1/28

11:47 am-6:59 pm

2 stops10h 12m

San Francisco

Wed 2/5

1:51 pm-12:14 am

1 stop7h 23m

$221

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Sat 12/14

7:50 pm-1:27 am

1 stop8h 37m

San Francisco

Tue 1/7

8:25 am-9:10 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$226

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 1/6

4:00 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops29h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 1/8

3:18 pm-3:17 pm

2 stops20h 59m

$249

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/12

11:00 am-10:05 pm

1 stop14h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 12/15

3:05 pm-6:30 am

1 stop12h 25m

$249

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/13

7:59 am-7:14 am

1 stop26h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 1/22

9:17 am-5:59 pm

Nonstop5h 42m

$252

White PlainsSan Francisco

HPN - SFO

HPNSFO

White Plains Westchester County

Fri 1/10

4:25 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 34m

San Francisco

Wed 1/22

8:50 am-9:00 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$258

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Sun 1/19

6:00 am-2:09 pm

1 stop11h 09m

San Francisco

Fri 1/24

8:00 am-6:57 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$259

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 1/17

2:50 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop9h 08m

San Francisco

Mon 1/20

10:45 pm-9:45 am

1 stop8h 00m

$268

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/23

1:00 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop6h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

6:19 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop5h 41m

$269

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 1/14

7:37 am-1:35 pm

1 stop8h 58m

San Francisco

Thu 1/23

5:20 am-3:27 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$269

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

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Travel insights for flights from New York to San Francisco

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from State of New York to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from State of New York to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 NY to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

When flying from State of New York to San Francisco, 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 State of New York to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to San Francisco. 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 November 21, 2024.

The most flights from USNY to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (108 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (47 on average).

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 November 21, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to San Francisco, such as American Airlines, United Airlines and JetBlue. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,464 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Porter Airlines
7.8
Good
288 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Related info for your journey

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

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

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New York to San Francisco.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $108. Users have also found prices from $113 and $129 on United Airlines and JetBlue, respectively.

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

    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 State of New York to San Francisco.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from State of New York to San Francisco?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from State of New York to San Francisco consider choosing Korean Air (97%), Kenya Airways (95%) or Delta (93%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from State of New York to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $1,189, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $124. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $138.

  • 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 vacation 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from State of New York to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from State of New York to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from New York to San Francisco. 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$87Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$114Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$141Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$148Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$175Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$206Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$206Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$255Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$268Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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