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Cheap flights from New York to San Francisco from $186

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Southwest Logo
06:15 - 13:55LGA-SFO
10h 40m1 stop
Southwest Logo
12:50 - 23:20SFO-LGA
7h 30m1 stop
$353Southwest
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Tue, 4 Nov - Sun, 9 Nov
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
20:29 - 00:06JFK-SFO
6h 37mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
07:00 - 15:37SFO-JFK
5h 37mdirect
$353Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, 29 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
JetBlue Logo
21:30 - 00:59JFK-SFO
6h 29mdirect
JetBlue Logo
07:00 - 15:28SFO-JFK
5h 28mdirect
$358JetBlue
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Fri, 24 Oct - Sat, 1 Nov
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:00 - 13:30JFK-SFO
6h 30mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:00 - 22:59SFO-JFK
10h 59m1 stop
$361Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 29 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:00 - 13:30JFK-SFO
6h 30mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
06:35 - 15:07SFO-JFK
5h 32mdirect
$364Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 19 Nov - Thu, 4 Dec
Delta Logo
21:40 - 01:12JFK-SFO
6h 32mdirect
Delta Logo
07:00 - 15:29SFO-JFK
5h 29mdirect
$365Delta
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Mon, 24 Nov - Sun, 7 Dec
JetBlue Logo
06:15 - 09:25JFK-SFO
6h 10mdirect
JetBlue Logo
06:00 - 14:42SFO-JFK
5h 42mdirect
$386JetBlue
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Wed, 8 Oct - Tue, 14 Oct
Delta Logo
06:00 - 10:33LGA-SFO
7h 33m1 stop
Delta Logo
00:35 - 10:54SFO-LGA
7h 19m1 stop
$386Delta
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Thu, 23 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov
United Airlines Logo
15:00 - 18:16EWR-SFO
6h 16mdirect
United Airlines Logo
23:55 - 08:20SFO-EWR
5h 25mdirect
$388United Airlines
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Fri, 20 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 09:14EWR-SFO
6h 14mdirect
United Airlines Logo
22:45 - 07:15SFO-EWR
5h 30mdirect
$394United Airlines
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Sat, 11 Oct - Mon, 13 Oct

Southwest flights from New York to San Francisco

Our best Southwest deals on New York to San Francisco flight tickets
Southwest
4 Nov
LGA06:15New York LaGuardia
10h 40m
1 stop
SFO13:55San Francisco
9 Nov
SFO12:50San Francisco
7h 30m
1 stop
LGA23:20New York LaGuardia
$353
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Southwest
24 Oct
LGA17:35New York LaGuardia
9h 30m
1 stop
SFO00:05San Francisco
31 Oct
SFO10:50San Francisco
8h 50m
1 stop
LGA22:40New York LaGuardia
$355
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Southwest
24 Oct
LGA14:00New York LaGuardia
11h 05m
2 stops
SFO22:05San Francisco
26 Oct
SFO20:30San Francisco
12h 45m
1 stop
LGA12:15New York LaGuardia
$356
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Hawaiian Airlines flights from New York to San Francisco

Our best Hawaiian Airlines deals on New York to San Francisco flight tickets
Hawaiian Airlines
29 Oct
JFK20:29New York John F Kennedy Intl
6h 37m
SFO00:06San Francisco
5 Nov
SFO07:00San Francisco
5h 37m
JFK15:37New York John F Kennedy Intl
$353
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Hawaiian Airlines
24 Oct
JFK20:24New York John F Kennedy Intl
6h 20m
SFO23:44San Francisco
25 Oct
SFO13:45San Francisco
5h 44m
JFK22:29New York John F Kennedy Intl
$356
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Hawaiian Airlines
22 Oct
JFK20:24New York John F Kennedy Intl
6h 20m
SFO23:44San Francisco
27 Oct
SFO19:37San Francisco
9h 16m
1 stop
JFK07:53New York John F Kennedy Intl
$371
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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, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 14 September 2025.
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New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 4/11

06:15-13:55

1 stop10h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 9/11

12:50-23:20

1 stop7h 30m

$353

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 29/10

20:29-00:06

Nonstop6h 37m

San Francisco

Wed 5/11

07:00-15:37

Nonstop5h 37m

$353

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 24/10

21:30-00:59

Nonstop6h 29m

San Francisco

Sat 1/11

07:00-15:28

Nonstop5h 28m

$358

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 29/10

10:00-13:30

Nonstop6h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 5/11

09:00-22:59

1 stop10h 59m

$361

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 19/11

10:00-13:30

Nonstop6h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 4/12

06:35-15:07

Nonstop5h 32m

$364

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 24/11

21:40-01:12

Nonstop6h 32m

San Francisco

Sun 7/12

07:00-15:29

Nonstop5h 29m

$365

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/10

06:15-09:25

Nonstop6h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 14/10

06:00-14:42

Nonstop5h 42m

$386

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 23/10

06:00-10:33

1 stop7h 33m

San Francisco

Mon 3/11

00:35-10:54

1 stop7h 19m

$386

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Fri 20/2

15:00-18:16

Nonstop6h 16m

San Francisco

Sun 1/3

23:55-08:20

Nonstop5h 25m

$388

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Sat 11/10

06:00-09:14

Nonstop6h 14m

San Francisco

Mon 13/10

22:45-07:15

Nonstop5h 30m

$394

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and San Francisco?

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to San Francisco from New York during March instead. Flights to San Francisco in March, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $537.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to San Francisco from New York. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was $1,444. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from New York to San Francisco for around $2,389.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to San Francisco is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from New York to San Francisco in the morning for as low as $469. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are $2,174 on average. Flights to San Francisco from New York in the evening are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest New York to San Francisco flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to San Francisco?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $594 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from New York for as low as $516 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on New York to San Francisco flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on New York to San Francisco flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on New York to San Francisco flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between New York to San Francisco.

How have New York to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for New York to San Francisco flights are approximately 26% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from New York to San Francisco

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from New York to San Francisco according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap New York to San Francisco (NYC to SFO) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from New York to San Francisco

Best price found

$193

Fastest flight time

5h 58m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Francisco

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Francisco from New York in the past 72 hours is $193. The best return flight deal from New York to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $409.
The fastest flight from New York to San Francisco takes 5h 58m
Direct flights go from New York to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)
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  • How far is New York to San Francisco by plane?

    A flight from New York to San Francisco will travel around 4125.5 km. Flights usually cover this in 6h 00m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to San Francisco Airport?

    Prices for flights from New York to San Francisco Airport are updated daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from New York to San Francisco Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to San Francisco Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your San Francisco Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from New York to San Francisco?

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Can I find flights from New York to San Francisco with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights from New York to San Francisco with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

How can momondo help me find flights from New York to San Francisco?

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