Cheap flights from New York to San Francisco from £94
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 14/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
The best prices from New York to San Francisco are usually found in January or February, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday 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 22 February 2025.
Round-trip from | £179 |
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One-way from | £94 |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | £297 |
Good round-trip deal | £181 or less |
Good one-way deal | £158 or less |
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Cheapest flights from New York to San FranciscoExplore 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 22 February 2025.
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 22 February 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
New YorkSan Francisco
JFK - SFO
JFKSFO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 6/3
16:00-23:44
1 stop10h 44m
San Francisco
Sun 9/3
19:55-07:59
1 stop9h 04m
New YorkSan Francisco
LGA - SFO
LGASFO
New York LaGuardia
Fri 14/3
06:00-10:47
1 stop7h 47m
San Francisco
Tue 18/3
05:55-15:55
1 stop7h 00m
New YorkSan Francisco
LGA - SFO
LGASFO
New York LaGuardia
Tue 25/3
16:00-22:52
1 stop9h 52m
San Francisco
Tue 1/4
23:49-16:29
1 stop13h 40m
New YorkSan Francisco
JFK - SFO
JFKSFO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 13/3
08:00-11:44
Nonstop6h 44m
San Francisco
Thu 20/3
16:40-00:57
Nonstop5h 17m
New YorkSan Francisco
JFK - SFO
JFKSFO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 26/3
09:30-13:14
Nonstop6h 44m
San Francisco
Wed 26/3
14:15-22:59
Nonstop5h 44m
New YorkSan Francisco
LGA - SFO
LGASFO
New York LaGuardia
Thu 3/4
06:00-11:28
1 stop8h 28m
San Francisco
Mon 7/4
00:08-11:16
1 stop8h 08m
NewarkSan Francisco
EWR - SFO
EWRSFO
Newark
Tue 4/3
18:29-22:25
Nonstop6h 56m
San Francisco
Thu 6/3
07:20-15:46
Nonstop5h 26m
New YorkSan Francisco
JFK - SFO
JFKSFO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 17/3
19:29-23:20
Nonstop6h 51m
San Francisco
Wed 19/3
16:05-00:30
Nonstop5h 25m
NewarkSan Francisco
EWR - SFO
EWRSFO
Newark
Tue 8/4
08:20-11:42
Nonstop6h 22m
San Francisco
Tue 8/4
00:08-10:27
1 stop7h 19m
NewarkSan Francisco
EWR - SFO
EWRSFO
Newark
Wed 19/3
13:00-18:49
1 stop8h 49m
San Francisco
Mon 24/3
00:30-11:54
1 stop8h 24m
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
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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 return flight from New York to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 14 February 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from New York to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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 22 February 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from New York to San Francisco in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 34% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.
What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to San Francisco?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from New York to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 16 February 2025.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New York to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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 22 February 2025.
The most flights from NYC to SFO are scheduled on a Friday (126 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (59 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 inches 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 22 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Entertainment
Comfort
Crew
Food
Reviews
Christine,Aug 2024
DEN - LGB
Overall
Boarding
Entertainment
Comfort
Crew
Food
Reviews
Christine,Aug 2024
DEN - LGB
Overall
Boarding
Entertainment
Comfort
Crew
Food
Reviews
Christine,Aug 2024
DEN - LGB
Overall
Boarding
Entertainment
Comfort
Crew
Food
Reviews
Christine,Aug 2024
DEN - LGB
Overall
Boarding
Entertainment
Comfort
Crew
Food
Reviews
Christine,Aug 2024
DEN - LGB
Overall
Boarding
Entertainment
Comfort
Crew
Food
Reviews
Christine,Aug 2024
DEN - LGB
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