Find Cheap Flights from New York to San Francisco (NYC - SFO)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from New York to San Francisco and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$270	Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Thu, Aug 6	The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to San Francisco is currently $270
Cheapest one-way flight	$134	Delta Nonstop 7 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from New York to San Francisco is currently $134
Cheapest nonstop flights	$348	Delta Nonstop 7 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Wed, Aug 5	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from New York to San Francisco is currently $348
Last-minute weekend getaway	$305	Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New York to San Francisco is currently $305
Cheapest business class flights	$538	Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Sat, Aug 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New York to San Francisco is currently $538

Fastest flight	5 hr 54 min	The fastest nonstop flight from New York to San Francisco takes 5 hr 54 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from New York to San Francisco is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $165–290
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $275–350

Popular airlines from New York to San Francisco

United

Nonstop

from $327

Typical price: $255–490

75 weekly nonstop flights

EWR - SFO Every day

1809 weekly connecting flights

EWR, LGA - SFO Every day
Delta

Nonstop

from $338

Typical price: $275–660

45 weekly nonstop flights

JFK - SFO Every day

772 weekly connecting flights

EWR, JFK, LGA - SFO Every day
American

Nonstop

from $287

Typical price: $265–560

27 weekly nonstop flights

JFK - SFO Every day

747 weekly connecting flights

EWR, JFK, LGA - SFO Every day
Alaska

Nonstop

from $322

Typical price: $275–610

37 weekly nonstop flights

EWR, JFK - SFO Every day

71 weekly connecting flights

EWR, JFK - SFO Every day
JetBlue

Nonstop

from $363

Typical price: $270–630

34 weekly nonstop flights

JFK - SFO Every day

69 weekly connecting flights

EWR, JFK, LGA - SFO Every day
Southwest

from $368

Typical price: $295–580

82 weekly connecting flights

LGA - SFO Every day

Popular airports near New York

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

New York United States 38 min 12 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

New York United States 25 min 8 mi
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Newark United States 29 min 8 mi
New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

Newburgh United States 1 hr 28 min 55 mi

Popular airports near San Francisco

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)

Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Sacramento United States 1 hr 34 min 78 mi
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to San Francisco

The cheapest flights from New York to San Francisco are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $165 to $290.

The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $270. The cheapest one-way flight was with Delta from $134.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from New York to San Francisco is $327, flying from Jul 25 to Aug 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from New York to San Francisco is $338, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest American flight from New York to San Francisco is $287, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Alaska flight from New York to San Francisco is $322, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from New York to San Francisco is $363, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest Southwest flight from New York to San Francisco is $368, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.

The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to San Francisco starts at $270 from Thu, Jul 30 to Thu, Aug 6. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $134 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

5 hr 54 min is the shortest flight time from New York to San Francisco.

Apr–Dec is when most people visit San Francisco, with crowds peaking in summer. Although average temperatures are higher then, mornings and evenings often have damp, chilly fog. In summer, street fairs and cultural institutions offer free outdoor entertainment. Winter visitors will find the opera and ballet seasons in full swing. Major annual events include Chinese New Year (Feb), Bay to Breakers footrace (May), San Francisco Pride parade and festival (Jun), and San Francisco Fleet Week (Oct).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from New York to San Francisco.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from New York to San Francisco really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from New York to San Francisco.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 75 nonstop flights and 1,809 connecting flights per week. United flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

Other popular airlines flying from New York to San Francisco are:

Delta offers 45 nonstop flights and 772 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
American offers 27 nonstop flights and 747 connecting flights per week. American flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Alaska offers 37 nonstop flights and 71 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
JetBlue offers 34 nonstop flights and 69 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Southwest offers 82 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between New York and San Francisco.

The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $270. The cheapest one-way flight was with Delta from $134.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from New York to San Francisco is $327, flying from Jul 25 to Aug 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from New York to San Francisco is $338, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest American flight from New York to San Francisco is $287, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Alaska flight from New York to San Francisco is $322, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from New York to San Francisco is $363, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest Southwest flight from New York to San Francisco is $368, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.

United, Alaska, Delta, JetBlue and American fly direct from New York to San Francisco.

There are 75 United direct flights from New York to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 45 Delta direct flights from New York to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 27 American direct flights from New York to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 37 Alaska direct flights from New York to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 34 JetBlue direct flights from New York to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and San Francisco at price $305 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

United, Alaska, Delta, JetBlue and American fly direct from New York to San Francisco.

There are 75 United direct flights from New York to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 45 Delta direct flights from New York to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 27 American direct flights from New York to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 37 Alaska direct flights from New York to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 34 JetBlue direct flights from New York to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from New York to San Francisco on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between New York and San Francisco start at $348 from Thu, Jul 30 to Wed, Aug 5 with Delta.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from New York to San Francisco, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between New York and San Francisco start at $538 from Thu, Jul 30 to Sat, Aug 8 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New York and San Francisco start at $270 from Thu, Jul 30 to Thu, Aug 6.

To book business class trips from New York to San Francisco, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between New York and San Francisco starts at $305 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and San Francisco at price $305 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from New York to San Francisco, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.