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Cheap flights from New York to San Francisco from $182

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United Airlines Logo
10:15 - 15:35LGA-SFO
8h 20m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
07:00 - 17:08SFO-LGA
7h 08m1 stop
$362United Airlines
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Thu, 13 Nov - Sat, 15 Nov
Alaska Airlines Logo
20:29 - 00:23JFK-SFO
6h 54mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
06:28 - 15:00SFO-JFK
5h 32mdirect
$362Alaska Airlines
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Thu, 4 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec
Delta Logo
07:00 - 10:35JFK-SFO
6h 35mdirect
Delta Logo
07:00 - 15:29SFO-JFK
5h 29mdirect
$363Delta
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Thu, 4 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec
Delta Logo
07:00 - 10:35JFK-SFO
6h 35mdirect
Delta Logo
07:00 - 15:29SFO-JFK
5h 29mdirect
$365Delta
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Thu, 4 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:57 - 22:40JFK-SFO
6h 43mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:00 - 19:28SFO-JFK
9h 28m1 stop
$370Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 17 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
Southwest Logo
06:15 - 13:55LGA-SFO
10h 40m1 stop
Southwest Logo
12:30 - 22:40SFO-LGA
7h 10m1 stop
$392Southwest
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Wed, 19 Nov - Wed, 21 Jan
JetBlue Logo
20:19 - 23:59JFK-SFO
6h 40mdirect
JetBlue Logo
08:15 - 21:14SFO-JFK
9h 59m1 stop
$397JetBlue
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Wed, 12 Nov - Thu, 11 Dec
JetBlue Logo
06:59 - 10:30JFK-SFO
6h 31mdirect
JetBlue Logo
07:00 - 15:29SFO-JFK
5h 29mdirect
$406JetBlue
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Thu, 20 Nov - Wed, 21 Jan
Southwest Logo
14:40 - 22:50LGA-SFO
11h 10m1 stop
Southwest Logo
12:30 - 22:40SFO-LGA
7h 10m1 stop
$408Southwest
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Fri, 16 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:55 - 07:53LGA-SFO
11h 58m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:10 - 22:31SFO-LGA
21h 21m2 stops
$426Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 10 Dec - Wed, 17 Dec

United Airlines flights from New York to San Francisco

Our best United Airlines deals on New York to San Francisco flight tickets
United Airlines
13 Nov
LGA10:15New York LaGuardia
8h 20m
1 stop
SFO15:35San Francisco
15 Nov
SFO07:00San Francisco
7h 08m
1 stop
LGA17:08New York LaGuardia
$362
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United Airlines
11 Feb
LGA13:15New York LaGuardia
8h 54m
1 stop
SFO19:09San Francisco
17 Feb
SFO22:50San Francisco
7h 22m
1 stop
LGA09:12New York LaGuardia
$377
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United Airlines
17 Jan
LGA09:15New York LaGuardia
9h 20m
1 stop
SFO15:35San Francisco
25 Jan
SFO23:20San Francisco
7h 27m
1 stop
LGA09:47New York LaGuardia
$385
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Delta flights from New York to San Francisco

Our best Delta deals on New York to San Francisco flight tickets
Delta
4 Dec
JFK07:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
6h 35m
SFO10:35San Francisco
10 Dec
SFO07:00San Francisco
5h 29m
JFK15:29New York John F Kennedy Intl
$363
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Delta
4 Dec
JFK07:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
6h 35m
SFO10:35San Francisco
10 Dec
SFO07:00San Francisco
5h 29m
JFK15:29New York John F Kennedy Intl
$365
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Delta
9 Jan
EWR06:00Newark
8h 36m
1 stop
SFO11:36San Francisco
16 Jan
SFO00:47San Francisco
6h 57m
1 stop
EWR10:44Newark
$385
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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 28 October 2025.
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New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 13/11

10:15-15:35

1 stop8h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 15/11

07:00-17:08

1 stop7h 08m

$362

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/12

20:29-00:23

Nonstop6h 54m

San Francisco

Mon 8/12

06:28-15:00

Nonstop5h 32m

$362

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/12

07:00-10:35

Nonstop6h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 10/12

07:00-15:29

Nonstop5h 29m

$363

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/12

07:00-10:35

Nonstop6h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 10/12

07:00-15:29

Nonstop5h 29m

$365

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 17/1

18:57-22:40

Nonstop6h 43m

San Francisco

Mon 26/1

07:00-19:28

1 stop9h 28m

$370

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 19/11

06:15-13:55

1 stop10h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 21/1

12:30-22:40

1 stop7h 10m

$392

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/11

20:19-23:59

Nonstop6h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 11/12

08:15-21:14

1 stop9h 59m

$397

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 20/11

06:59-10:30

Nonstop6h 31m

San Francisco

Wed 21/1

07:00-15:29

Nonstop5h 29m

$406

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 16/1

14:40-22:50

1 stop11h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 26/1

12:30-22:40

1 stop7h 10m

$408

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 10/12

22:55-07:53

1 stop11h 58m

San Francisco

Wed 17/12

22:10-22:31

2 stops21h 21m

$426

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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 $545.

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 $1,467. 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 $2,426.

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 $446. 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 $2,209 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 $597 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 $525 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?

You could potentially save up to 17% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to San Francisco flight.

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

As of October 2025, prices for New York to San Francisco flights are approximately 22% 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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Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from New York to San Francisco

Fastest flight time

6h 14m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Francisco

1 airport
The fastest flight from New York to San Francisco takes 6h 14m
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 16m, 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.

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