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Cheap flights from New York to San Francisco from £92

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 31/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SFO
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to San Francisco are usually found in February or January, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday 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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£179

One-way from

£92

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£299

Good round-trip deal

£338 or less

Good one-way deal

£111 or less
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 3/4-3/4
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 22m total
  • New York to San Francisco
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 31/3
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 49m total
  • New York to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£41 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to San Francisco.
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 25 March 2025.

Sun 25/511:00JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 31mJetBlue
Fri 30/513:25SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 46mJetBlue
Deal found 25/3£169
Sun 25/509:30LGA - SFO
1 stop8h 24mDelta
Thu 29/505:50SFO - LGA
1 stop6h 59mDelta
Deal found 23/3£185
Thu 29/521:55JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 44mDelta
Wed 11/613:00SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 54mDelta
Deal found 23/3£192
Sat 3/507:20JFK - SFO
1 stop9h 12mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 10/513:52SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 37mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 24/3£196
Fri 2/515:29EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 33mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/506:00SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 25/3£200
Wed 2/716:00EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/721:10SFO - EWR
1 stop7h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/3£200
Tue 22/418:59JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 46mAlaska Airlines
Tue 29/410:33SFO - JFK
1 stop9h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 25/3£206
Sat 24/519:29EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 32mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 31/521:10SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 49mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 24/3£208
Tue 13/515:17LGA - SFO
1 stop9h 08mUnited Airlines
Tue 20/522:50SFO - LGA
1 stop7h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/3£210
Sat 19/417:05LGA - SFO
1 stop8h 15mSouthwest
Wed 23/405:15SFO - LGA
2 stops9h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 24/3£211
Sat 3/506:00LGA - SFO
1 stop9h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/508:16SFO - LGA
1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/3£213
Mon 28/419:00EWR - SFO
1 stop8h 08mDelta
Tue 13/505:50SFO - EWR
1 stop7h 09mDelta
Deal found 25/3£214

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Customise 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to San Francisco that are best for you.

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New York

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 25/5

11:00-14:31

Nonstop6h 31m

San Francisco

Fri 30/5

13:25-22:11

Nonstop5h 46m

£169

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sun 25/5

09:30-14:54

1 stop8h 24m

San Francisco

Thu 29/5

05:50-15:49

1 stop6h 59m

£185

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 29/5

21:55-01:39

Nonstop6h 44m

San Francisco

Wed 11/6

13:00-21:54

Nonstop5h 54m

£192

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/5

07:20-13:32

1 stop9h 12m

San Francisco

Sat 10/5

13:52-22:29

Nonstop5h 37m

£196

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sun 20/4

06:00-11:28

1 stop8h 28m

San Francisco

Fri 25/4

00:08-11:16

1 stop8h 08m

£200

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Fri 2/5

15:29-19:02

Nonstop6h 33m

San Francisco

Tue 6/5

06:00-14:29

Nonstop5h 29m

£200

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Wed 2/7

16:00-19:15

Nonstop6h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 9/7

21:10-07:29

1 stop7h 19m

£200

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 22/4

18:59-22:45

Nonstop6h 46m

San Francisco

Tue 29/4

10:33-22:59

1 stop9h 26m

£206

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Sat 24/5

19:29-23:01

Nonstop6h 32m

San Francisco

Sat 31/5

21:10-05:59

Nonstop5h 49m

£208

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 19/4

17:05-22:20

1 stop8h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 23/4

05:15-17:25

2 stops9h 10m

£211

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to San Francisco

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 21 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, 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 25 March 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from New York to San Francisco in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 45% 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 March 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 25 March 2025.

The most flights from NYC to SFO are scheduled on a Tuesday (149 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (32 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 25 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Phally,Oct 2024

IAD - SFO

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Phally,Oct 2024

IAD - SFO

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Phally,Oct 2024

IAD - SFO

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.
8.0
Very Good

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Phally,Oct 2024

IAD - SFO

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Phally,Oct 2024

IAD - SFO

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Phally,Oct 2024

IAD - SFO

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

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?

    If you book a flight to San Francisco from New York, you will be flying to San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 11.8 mi from the center of San Francisco. There are 92 flights from New York to San Francisco per day from 2 different airlines.

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

    Flying on JetBlue is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at £179. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Hawaiian Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £185 and £196, respectively. JetBlue is currently priced 47% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is JetBlue, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £92. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from New York to San Francisco for a low price.

  • 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%), China Eastern (94%) 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?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £90. While the most popular route (Newark - San Francisco) can be booked for £183 on average our data indicates £429 when flying from New York to San Francisco.

  • 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 holiday 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, 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.

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