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Cheap flights from New York to San Francisco from £102

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 28/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SFO
26 Jan — 2 Feb1
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 Thursday or Friday 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 21 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£198

One-way from

£102

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£303

Good round-trip deal

£241 or less

Good one-way deal

£121 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 22/2-1/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 38m total
  • New York to San Francisco
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 28/3
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 52m total
  • New York to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£44 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 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 21 January 2025.

Sat 22/206:04LGA - SFO
1 stop8h 28mDelta
Fri 28/212:35SFO - LGA
1 stop8h 09mDelta
Deal found 20/1£198
Wed 26/213:00JFK - SFO
Nonstop7h 03mAlaska Airlines
Fri 28/206:31SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 21/1£198
Thu 20/208:29JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 47mJetBlue
Thu 20/215:30SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 21/1£199
Wed 2/406:29LGA - SFO
1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/400:43SFO - LGA
1 stop8h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/1£206
Tue 11/307:30LGA - SFO
1 stop9h 12mAmerican Airlines
Wed 19/307:11SFO - LGA
1 stop8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/1£209
Tue 18/208:55JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 57mDelta
Tue 18/316:05SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 25mDelta
Deal found 20/1£210
Mon 10/212:30LGA - SFO
1 stop12h 00mSouthwest
Wed 19/205:20SFO - LGA
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 21/1£211
Tue 18/218:29EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 56mAlaska Airlines
Mon 3/307:20SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 21/1£214
Mon 10/206:00EWR - SFO
1 stop8h 25mDelta
Sun 16/205:55SFO - EWR
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Deal found 21/1£215
Tue 27/515:55EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 09mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/619:05SFO - EWR
1 stop7h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/1£236
Wed 5/213:40LGA - SFO
1 stop13h 18mJetBlue
Sun 9/223:10SFO - LGA
1 stop7h 59mJetBlue
Deal found 21/1£283
Sat 31/511:41EWR - SFO
1 stop8h 32mSun Country Air
Sun 8/623:59SFO - EWR
1 stop7h 43mSun Country Air
Deal found 20/1£298

Find flights from New York to San Francisco within your budget

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New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 22/2

06:04-11:32

1 stop8h 28m

San Francisco

Fri 28/2

12:35-23:44

1 stop8h 09m

£198

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 26/2

12:00-15:34

Nonstop6h 34m

San Francisco

Sun 2/3

16:42-00:59

Nonstop5h 17m

£198

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 22/2

16:30-08:00

1 stop18h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 25/2

09:01-17:30

Nonstop5h 29m

£202

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 2/4

06:29-11:28

1 stop7h 59m

San Francisco

Mon 7/4

00:43-12:38

1 stop8h 55m

£206

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 11/3

07:30-13:42

1 stop9h 12m

San Francisco

Wed 19/3

07:11-18:25

1 stop8h 14m

£209

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 18/2

14:55-18:41

Nonstop6h 46m

San Francisco

Tue 18/3

07:10-15:30

Nonstop5h 20m

£210

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 10/2

12:30-21:30

1 stop12h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 19/2

05:20-15:45

1 stop7h 25m

£211

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Tue 18/2

18:29-22:25

Nonstop6h 56m

San Francisco

Tue 25/2

07:20-15:46

Nonstop5h 26m

£214

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Mon 10/2

06:00-11:25

1 stop8h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 16/2

05:55-17:05

1 stop8h 10m

£215

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Wed 12/2

05:35-12:05

1 stop9h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 18/2

16:45-01:17

Nonstop5h 32m

£255

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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 return flight from New York to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Booking 56 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 21 January 2025.

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 January 2025.

The most flights from NYC to SFO are scheduled on a Tuesday (119 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 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 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and United 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.
8.1
Very Good
4,662 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very Good
4,662 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,662 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

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
9,706 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,662 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

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
8,521 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,662 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

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
3,200 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,662 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

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
8,984 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,662 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

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 92 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 Delta is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at £198. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Alaska Airlines and JetBlue, with the lowest prices starting at £198 and £199, respectively. Delta is currently priced 45% 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 £102. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United 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 LOT (100%), Korean Air (100%) or American Airlines (91%) 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 £91. While the most popular route (Newark - San Francisco) can be booked for £210 on average our data indicates £221 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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