Cheap flights from New York to San Francisco from $125

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Alaska Airlines Logo
09:30 - 12:40JFK-SFO
6h 10mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
13:30 - 22:17SFO-JFK
5h 47mdirect
$172Alaska Airlines
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Sun, 7 Sep - Fri, 12 Sep
Southwest Logo
14:45 - 21:25LGA-SFO
9h 40m1 stop
Southwest Logo
06:10 - 19:05SFO-LGA
9h 55m1 stop
$274Southwest
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Fri, 31 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov
United Airlines Logo
16:59 - 20:02EWR-SFO
6h 03mdirect
United Airlines Logo
22:45 - 07:16SFO-EWR
5h 31mdirect
$377United Airlines
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Sat, 30 Aug - Tue, 2 Sep
Delta Logo
16:10 - 19:58JFK-SFO
6h 48mdirect
Delta Logo
21:00 - 05:31SFO-JFK
5h 31mdirect
$377Delta
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Sat, 30 Aug - Sat, 6 Sep
JetBlue Logo
17:05 - 20:47JFK-SFO
6h 42mdirect
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20:40 - 05:06SFO-JFK
5h 26mdirect
$378JetBlue
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Sat, 30 Aug - Sat, 6 Sep
JetBlue Logo
13:35 - 16:54JFK-SFO
6h 19mdirect
JetBlue Logo
20:40 - 05:06SFO-JFK
5h 26mdirect
$383JetBlue
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Tue, 9 Sep - Tue, 9 Sep
Delta Logo
19:55 - 23:47JFK-SFO
6h 52mdirect
Delta Logo
14:45 - 23:37SFO-JFK
5h 52mdirect
$391Delta
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Wed, 3 Sep - Sat, 6 Sep
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
18:18 - 21:31EWR-SFO
6h 13mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
21:17 - 05:58SFO-EWR
5h 41mdirect
$391Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, 1 Oct - Tue, 7 Oct
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
20:29 - 23:44JFK-SFO
6h 15mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
22:59 - 07:45SFO-JFK
5h 46mdirect
$407Hawaiian Airlines
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Sat, 30 Aug - Sun, 7 Sep
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 09:12EWR-SFO
6h 12mdirect
United Airlines Logo
16:10 - 00:50SFO-EWR
5h 40mdirect
$488United Airlines
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Mon, 1 Sep - Tue, 16 Sep

Alaska Airlines flights from New York to San Francisco

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on New York to San Francisco flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
7 Sept
JFK09:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
6h 10m
SFO12:40San Francisco
12 Sept
SFO13:30San Francisco
5h 47m
JFK22:17New York John F Kennedy Intl
Alaska Airlines
30 Aug
EWR07:30Newark
6h 09m
SFO10:39San Francisco
6 Sept
SFO22:17San Francisco
5h 42m
EWR06:59Newark
Alaska Airlines
30 Aug
EWR07:30Newark
6h 09m
SFO10:39San Francisco
16 Sept
SFO06:00San Francisco
8h 15m
1 stop
EWR17:15Newark

Southwest flights from New York to San Francisco

Our best Southwest deals on New York to San Francisco flight tickets
Southwest
31 Oct
LGA14:45New York LaGuardia
9h 40m
1 stop
SFO21:25San Francisco
4 Nov
SFO06:10San Francisco
9h 55m
1 stop
LGA19:05New York LaGuardia
Southwest
11 Dec
LGA06:15New York LaGuardia
10h 40m
1 stop
SFO13:55San Francisco
16 Dec
SFO10:50San Francisco
9h 20m
1 stop
LGA23:10New York LaGuardia
Southwest
11 Dec
LGA06:15New York LaGuardia
10h 40m
1 stop
SFO13:55San Francisco
16 Dec
SFO05:30San Francisco
9h 15m
2 stops
LGA17:45New York LaGuardia

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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 $543.

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

According to our data, Monday is the cheapest day to fly to San Francisco from New York. The lowest ticket price found for a Monday departure recently was $1,492. 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 Thursday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from New York to San Francisco for around $2,430.

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 $643. 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 $2,199 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?

Fly from Newark to San Francisco for the best New York - San Francisco flight prices

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 $608 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 $523 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 July 2025, prices for New York to San Francisco flights are approximately 8% cheaper 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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Best price found

$125

Fastest flight time

6h 03m

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Every day

Airports in San Francisco

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The best one-way flight to San Francisco from New York in the past 72 hours is $125. The best return flight deal from New York to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $172.
The fastest flight from New York to San Francisco takes 6h 03m
Direct flights go from New York to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)

  • 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 03m, 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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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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