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Cheap flights from New York to San Francisco from £113

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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SFO
26 Nov — 3 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from New York to San Francisco are usually found in February or January, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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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 939,815 searches. Data last updated 21 November 2024.

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New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 10/1

08:13-13:48

1 stop8h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 14/1

06:15-17:12

1 stop7h 57m

£208

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 28/1

11:10-14:59

Nonstop6h 49m

San Francisco

Fri 31/1

12:00-20:35

Nonstop5h 35m

£209

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 23/1

16:00-19:46

Nonstop6h 46m

San Francisco

Fri 7/2

06:19-15:00

Nonstop5h 41m

£212

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 13/1

20:30-00:14

Nonstop6h 44m

San Francisco

Wed 22/1

23:59-08:24

Nonstop5h 25m

£213

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 17/2

16:00-20:02

Nonstop7h 02m

San Francisco

Mon 24/2

22:59-06:30

1 stop28h 31m

£218

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Sun 19/1

16:39-23:23

1 stop9h 44m

San Francisco

Sun 26/1

07:00-15:38

Nonstop5h 38m

£223

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Thu 12/12

14:00-17:25

Nonstop6h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 17/1

23:59-10:25

1 stop7h 26m

£223

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sun 12/1

06:00-11:17

1 stop8h 17m

San Francisco

Wed 15/1

12:27-23:44

1 stop8h 17m

£227

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Thu 12/12

06:00-13:27

1 stop10h 27m

San Francisco

Mon 16/12

00:25-11:47

1 stop8h 22m

£230

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 28/1

17:00-22:35

1 stop8h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 31/1

10:35-22:25

1 stop8h 50m

£232

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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 21 November 2024.

Round-trip from

£208

One-way from

£113

Popular in

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February
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 10/1-14/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 32m total
  • New York to San Francisco
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 15/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 30m total
  • New York 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 21 November 2024.

Tue 17/1207:25LGA - SFO
1 stop9h 03mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/106:15SFO - LGA
1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/11£219
Fri 13/1207:15JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 38mJetBlue
Wed 8/115:20SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 28mJetBlue
Deal found 20/11£219
Thu 12/1214:00EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 17/123:59SFO - EWR
1 stop7h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/11£223
Wed 11/1219:29EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 41mAlaska Airlines
Mon 16/1221:23SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 20/11£227
Thu 12/1209:30JFK - SFO
1 stop8h 20mAlaska Airlines
Tue 7/106:19SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 20/11£227
Thu 12/1206:00EWR - SFO
1 stop10h 27mDelta
Mon 16/1200:25SFO - EWR
1 stop8h 22mDelta
Deal found 20/11£230
Thu 12/1211:48EWR - SFO
1 stop8h 30mSun Country Air
Sun 15/1218:18SFO - EWR
1 stop13h 39mSun Country Air
Deal found 20/11£233
Sat 14/1206:00LGA - SFO
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Wed 8/122:00SFO - LGA
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Deal found 20/11£234
Fri 13/1221:45LGA - SFO
1 stop14h 55mSouthwest
Mon 16/1207:05SFO - LGA
2 stops9h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 20/11£238
Thu 5/1207:00JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 38mDelta
Sat 14/1222:40SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mDelta
Deal found 20/11£239
Tue 24/1208:00EWR - SFO
1 stop14h 18mJetBlue
Sun 29/1221:55SFO - EWR
1 stop9h 23mJetBlue
Deal found 20/11£248
Thu 12/1211:31JFK - SFO
1 stop8h 47mSun Country Air
Wed 18/1213:55SFO - JFK
1 stop17h 46mSun Country Air
Deal found 20/11£249

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 return flight from New York to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 15 November 2024.

Booking 85 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 £741). 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 21 November 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from New York to San Francisco in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 11% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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 21 November 2024.

The most flights from NYC to SFO are scheduled on a Wednesday (148 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (57 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 21 November 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines, Delta 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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Very Good
5,014 reviews

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8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

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8.2

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1 / 10

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

8.1
Very Good
5,014 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,014 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very Good
9,461 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,014 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very Good
8,756 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,014 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
3,394 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,014 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,014 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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?

    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 105 flights from New York to San Francisco per day from 1 airline.

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at £208. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £209 and £212, respectively. United Airlines is currently priced 40% 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 Alaska Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £113. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and JetBlue, 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 (97%), Kenya Airways (95%) or Delta (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 £100. While the most popular route (Newark - San Francisco) can be booked for £282 on average our data indicates £344 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 £741). 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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Alaska AirlinesCheapest£108Average£300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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