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Cheap flights from New York, NY to San Francisco from C$ 170

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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SFO
15 Mar — 22 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from New York to San Francisco are usually found in February or January, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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 (NYC) 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 10 March 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 328

One-way from

C$ 173

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 557

Good one-way deal

C$ 553 or less
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 17/5-28/5
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 16m total
  • New York to San Francisco
Delta
  • Delta
  • 19/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 40m total
  • New York to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (C$ 150 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to San Francisco.

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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 10 March 2025.

Sat 17/59:45 p.m.JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 33mJetBlue
Wed 28/53:50 p.m.SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 43mJetBlue
Deal found 10/3C$ 328
Tue 8/41:00 p.m.JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 44mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/411:15 p.m.SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/3C$ 341
Tue 20/59:55 p.m.JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 44mDelta
Sat 24/54:15 p.m.SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 41mDelta
Deal found 9/3C$ 343
Tue 1/45:59 p.m.EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 42mAlaska Airlines
Mon 7/49:15 p.m.SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/3C$ 370
Sun 20/46:05 a.m.LGA - SFO
1 stop7h 40mDelta
Fri 25/412:47 a.m.SFO - LGA
1 stop7h 06mDelta
Deal found 10/3C$ 372
Wed 9/47:00 a.m.EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 22mUnited Airlines
Sun 13/47:05 p.m.SFO - EWR
1 stop7h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/3C$ 386
Mon 31/37:29 p.m.EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 3/47:00 a.m.SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 38mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 10/3C$ 399
Fri 18/47:00 p.m.EWR - SFO
1 stop8h 08mDelta
Wed 30/45:40 a.m.SFO - EWR
1 stop6h 59mDelta
Deal found 10/3C$ 400
Sat 3/53:17 p.m.LGA - SFO
1 stop9h 08mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/510:50 p.m.SFO - LGA
1 stop7h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/3C$ 406
Tue 25/34:30 p.m.JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 26/36:20 a.m.SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 10/3C$ 428
Wed 2/412:30 p.m.LGA - SFO
1 stop10h 00mSouthwest
Mon 7/48:55 p.m.SFO - LGA
2 stops9h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 10/3C$ 435
Wed 24/98:30 a.m.EWR - SFO
1 stop8h 32mSun Country Air
Sun 28/96:03 p.m.SFO - EWR
1 stop13h 40mSun Country Air
Deal found 10/3C$ 439

Find flights from New York to San Francisco within your budget

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Fly from

New York

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 17/5

9:45 p.m.-1:18 a.m.

Nonstop6h 33m

San Francisco

Wed 28/5

3:50 p.m.-12:33 a.m.

Nonstop5h 43m

C$ 328

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/4

1:00 p.m.-4:44 p.m.

Nonstop6h 44m

San Francisco

Sat 12/4

11:15 p.m.-7:56 a.m.

Nonstop5h 41m

C$ 341

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 20/5

9:55 p.m.-1:39 a.m.

Nonstop6h 44m

San Francisco

Sat 24/5

4:15 p.m.-12:56 a.m.

Nonstop5h 41m

C$ 343

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Tue 1/4

9:00 a.m.-12:43 p.m.

Nonstop6h 43m

San Francisco

Thu 10/4

9:15 p.m.-5:40 a.m.

Nonstop5h 25m

C$ 370

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sun 20/4

6:05 a.m.-10:45 a.m.

1 stop7h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 25/4

12:47 a.m.-10:53 a.m.

1 stop7h 06m

C$ 372

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Wed 9/4

7:00 a.m.-10:22 a.m.

Nonstop6h 22m

San Francisco

Sun 13/4

7:05 p.m.-5:41 a.m.

1 stop7h 36m

C$ 386

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Mon 31/3

7:29 p.m.-11:14 p.m.

Nonstop6h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 3/4

7:00 a.m.-3:38 p.m.

Nonstop5h 38m

C$ 399

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Fri 18/4

7:00 p.m.-12:08 a.m.

1 stop8h 08m

San Francisco

Wed 30/4

5:40 a.m.-3:39 p.m.

1 stop6h 59m

C$ 400

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 3/5

3:17 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

1 stop9h 08m

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

10:50 p.m.-9:11 a.m.

1 stop7h 21m

C$ 406

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 2/4

12:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

1 stop10h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 7/4

8:55 p.m.-9:05 a.m.

2 stops9h 10m

C$ 435

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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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York 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 7 March 2025.

Booking 86 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Francisco (average of C$ 276). Flying from New York to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 379). 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 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 10 March 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 52% on flights from New York to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from 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 10 March 2025.

The most flights from NYC to SFO 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 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 - 112.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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 10 March 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from New York to San Francisco have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

8.0
Very good

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

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. 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?

    Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from New York. On average, San Francisco has 90 inbound flights from New York per day from 1 airline. San Francisco is conveniently located just 19.0 km from San Francisco’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at C$ 328, JetBlue will fly you from New York to San Francisco and back. In addition to JetBlue, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Alaska Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from C$ 341 and C$ 343, respectively. JetBlue is 48% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 173. Alaska Airlines flights start at C$ 184 while deals on United Airlines start at C$ 186 one-way.

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

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

    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.

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

    On average you can expect to pay C$ 585 for a flight from New York to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 199 while the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at C$ 412.

  • 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 New York to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Francisco (average of C$ 276). Flying from New York to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 379). 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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