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$113+ 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 1/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SFO
Dec 29 — Jan 51
Sun 12/29
Sun 1/5
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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 December 24, 2024.

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$247
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$113
(American Airlines)
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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 December 24, 2024.

This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Tue 12/316:45 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 45mJetBlue
Tue 1/1410:40 amSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 39mJetBlue
Deal found 12/23$262
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 12/3111:30 amJFK - SFO
1 stop11h 43mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/143:18 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop12h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/23$298
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Tue 12/317:59 amJFK - SFO
1 stop12h 18mFrontier
Mon 1/133:05 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop12h 25mFrontier
Deal found 12/23$310
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/3010:59 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop28h 22mFrontier
Sat 1/411:47 pmSFO - LGA
1 stop8h 43mFrontier
Deal found 12/23$345
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Mon 12/307:05 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 46mDelta
Tue 1/147:00 amSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mDelta
Deal found 12/23$347
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Tue 12/3111:30 amJFK - SFO
1 stop11h 43mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/76:19 amSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/23$371
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Mon 12/304:00 pmEWR - SFO
1 stop9h 16mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/319:55 pmSFO - EWR
1 stop13h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/23$391
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Tue 12/316:00 amLGA - SFO
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Tue 1/76:15 amSFO - LGA
1 stop7h 31mDelta
Deal found 12/23$416
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Tue 12/317:45 amEWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 22mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/184:40 pmSFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/23$453
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2911:50 amEWR - SFO
1 stop14h 01mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/87:00 amSFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/23$460
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Fri 12/274:28 pmALB - SFO
1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/3111:27 pmSFO - ALB
1 stop9h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$477
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Tue 12/3111:50 amEWR - SFO
1 stop14h 01mSun Country Air
Fri 1/36:13 pmSFO - EWR
1 stop13h 44mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/23$480

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 24, 2024.

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White PlainsSan Francisco

HPN - SFO

HPNSFO

White Plains Westchester County

Sun 2/16

4:30 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop10h 09m

San Francisco

Tue 2/18

12:32 am-1:06 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$247

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 1/25

6:03 am-12:10 pm

1 stop9h 07m

San Francisco

Sat 2/1

9:25 pm-9:45 am

1 stop9h 20m

$249

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sun 2/23

5:24 pm-7:16 am

2 stops16h 52m

San Francisco

Tue 2/25

12:16 am-10:09 pm

2 stops18h 53m

$249

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/24

11:10 am-2:59 pm

Nonstop6h 49m

San Francisco

Mon 1/27

9:00 am-5:40 pm

Nonstop5h 40m

$249

BuffaloSan Francisco

BUF - SFO

BUFSFO

Buffalo

Wed 2/12

11:45 am-7:06 pm

1 stop10h 21m

San Francisco

Tue 2/18

12:32 am-11:25 am

1 stop7h 53m

$251

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/13

7:59 am-6:12 pm

1 stop13h 13m

San Francisco

Sun 2/16

7:59 pm-6:30 am

1 stop7h 31m

$251

SyracuseSan Francisco

SYR - SFO

SYRSFO

Syracuse Hancock Intl

Thu 1/23

9:00 am-3:37 pm

1 stop9h 37m

San Francisco

Wed 1/29

11:05 am-11:52 pm

1 stop9h 47m

$252

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/24

4:00 pm-4:32 pm

2 stops27h 32m

San Francisco

Tue 1/28

6:43 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops25h 16m

$252

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 1/21

5:16 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop8h 57m

San Francisco

Tue 1/28

6:15 am-5:12 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$252

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 1/30

4:11 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop8h 43m

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

9:26 am-9:02 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$253

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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 $406). 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 December 24, 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 December 24, 2024.

The most flights from USNY to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (79 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 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 December 24, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to San Francisco, such as United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,555 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,588 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,789 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,263 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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 $113. Users have also found prices from $126 and $138 on JetBlue and United Airlines, 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 (100%), Royal Jordanian (96%) or LOT (95%) 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 $1,212, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $143. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $141.

  • 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 $406). 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 24, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$87Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$114Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$137Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$149Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$175Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$206Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$220Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$255Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$282Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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