Cheap flights from New York to San Francisco
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from New York to San Francisco and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $259 | UnitedNonstop7 hrThu, Apr 2 — Wed, Apr 8 | The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to San Francisco is currently $259 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $106 | Frontier1 stop14 hrWed, May 6 | The cheapest one-way flight from New York to San Francisco is currently $106 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $360 | Frontier1 stop16 hrThu, Mar 19 — Mon, Mar 23 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New York to San Francisco is currently $360 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $544 | Frontier1 stop18 hrSun, May 24 — Tue, Jun 2 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New York to San Francisco is currently $544 | |
| Fastest flight | 5 hr 58 min | The fastest nonstop flight from New York to San Francisco takes 5 hr 58 min | ||
| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for 1-week trips from New York to San Francisco per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to San Francisco is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
January
Prices in January are usually between $190 and $350.
Popular airlines from New York to San Francisco
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from New York to San Francisco in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- UnitedNonstopfrom $259Typical price: $245–48569 weekly nonstop flightsEWR - SFOEvery day1619 weekly connecting flightsEWR, LGA - SFOEvery day
- DeltaNonstopfrom $299Typical price: $275–66041 weekly nonstop flightsJFK - SFOEvery day738 weekly connecting flightsEWR, JFK, LGA - SFOEvery day
- AlaskaNonstopfrom $298Typical price: $270–60041 weekly nonstop flightsEWR, JFK - SFOEvery day93 weekly connecting flightsEWR, JFK - SFOEvery day
- AmericanNonstopfrom $278Typical price: $260–56027 weekly nonstop flightsJFK - SFOEvery day698 weekly connecting flightsEWR, JFK, LGA - SFOEvery day
- JetBlueNonstopfrom $259Typical price: $265–63033 weekly nonstop flightsJFK - SFOEvery day68 weekly connecting flightsEWR, JFK, LGA - SFOEvery day
- Southwestfrom $278Typical price: $295–59077 weekly connecting flightsLGA - SFOEvery day
Popular airports near New York
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from New York center and popularity with travelers.
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)New YorkUnited States38 min12 mi
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA)New YorkUnited States24 min8 mi
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)NewarkUnited States29 min8 mi
- New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)NewburghUnited States1 hr 28 min55 mi
Popular airports near San Francisco
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from San Francisco center and popularity with travelers.
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO)San FranciscoUnited States19 min11 mi
- Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)OaklandUnited States27 min11 mi
- Sacramento International Airport (SMF)SacramentoUnited States1 hr 34 min78 mi
- San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)San JoseUnited States51 min39 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 United from $259. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $106.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest United flight from New York to San Francisco is $259, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 8.
- The cheapest Delta flight from New York to San Francisco is $299, flying from May 1 to May 8.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from New York to San Francisco is $298, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
- The cheapest American flight from New York to San Francisco is $278, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
- The cheapest JetBlue flight from New York to San Francisco is $259, flying from Apr 30 to May 8.
- The cheapest Southwest flight from New York to San Francisco is $278, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to San Francisco starts at $259 from Thu, Apr 2 to Wed, Apr 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $106 and departs on Wed, May 6.
5 hr 58 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.
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 69 nonstop flights and 1,619 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:
In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 69 nonstop flights and 1,619 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 41 nonstop flights and 738 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).
- Alaska offers 41 nonstop flights and 93 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
- American offers 27 nonstop flights and 698 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).
- JetBlue offers 33 nonstop flights and 68 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 77 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with United from $259. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $106.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest United flight from New York to San Francisco is $259, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 8.
- The cheapest Delta flight from New York to San Francisco is $299, flying from May 1 to May 8.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from New York to San Francisco is $298, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
- The cheapest American flight from New York to San Francisco is $278, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
- The cheapest JetBlue flight from New York to San Francisco is $259, flying from Apr 30 to May 8.
- The cheapest Southwest flight from New York to San Francisco is $278, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
United, Alaska, Delta, JetBlue and American fly direct from New York to San Francisco.
- There are 69 United direct flights from New York to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 41 Delta direct flights from New York to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 41 Alaska 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 33 JetBlue direct flights from New York to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and San Francisco at price $360 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23.
United, Alaska, Delta, JetBlue and American fly direct from New York to San Francisco.
- There are 69 United direct flights from New York to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 41 Delta direct flights from New York to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 41 Alaska 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 33 JetBlue direct flights from New York to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
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 $259 from Thu, Apr 2 to Wed, Apr 8 with United.
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 $544 from Sun, May 24 to Tue, Jun 2 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New York and San Francisco start at $259 from Thu, Apr 2 to Wed, Apr 8.
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.
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 $360 from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and San Francisco at price $360 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23.
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.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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