Cheap flights from New York, NY to San Francisco from C$ 185
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 23/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to San Francisco are usually found in February or March, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday
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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 12 June 2025.
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Cheapest flights from New York to San FranciscoExplore 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 12 June 2025.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
New YorkSan Francisco
JFK - SFO
JFKSFO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 30/8
7:59 p.m.-11:43 p.m.
Nonstop6h 44m
San Francisco
Wed 10/9
11:31 a.m.-8:19 p.m.
Nonstop5h 48m
New YorkSan Francisco
LGA - SFO
LGASFO
New York LaGuardia
Tue 1/7
6:15 a.m.-12:35 p.m.
2 stops9h 20m
San Francisco
Fri 18/7
8:50 a.m.-8:20 p.m.
1 stop8h 30m
New YorkSan Francisco
LGA - SFO
LGASFO
New York LaGuardia
Fri 4/7
3:05 p.m.-9:25 p.m.
1 stop9h 20m
San Francisco
Tue 8/7
6:15 a.m.-5:49 p.m.
1 stop8h 34m
New YorkSan Francisco
JFK - SFO
JFKSFO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 14/8
4:00 p.m.-9:37 p.m.
1 stop8h 37m
San Francisco
Mon 18/8
6:18 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Nonstop5h 42m
NewarkSan Francisco
EWR - SFO
EWRSFO
Newark
Wed 5/11
7:30 a.m.-3:43 p.m.
1 stop11h 13m
San Francisco
Wed 12/11
8:25 a.m.-4:57 p.m.
Nonstop5h 32m
New YorkSan Francisco
LGA - SFO
LGASFO
New York LaGuardia
Fri 19/9
6:00 a.m.-11:13 a.m.
1 stop8h 13m
San Francisco
Mon 22/9
11:59 p.m.-10:16 a.m.
1 stop7h 17m
NewarkSan Francisco
EWR - SFO
EWRSFO
Newark
Sat 20/9
9:40 a.m.-2:31 p.m.
1 stop7h 51m
San Francisco
Tue 23/9
1:45 p.m.-12:55 a.m.
1 stop8h 10m
New YorkSan Francisco
JFK - SFO
JFKSFO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 30/6
8:29 p.m.-11:59 p.m.
Nonstop6h 30m
San Francisco
Thu 3/7
1:24 p.m.-10:08 p.m.
Nonstop5h 44m
NewarkSan Francisco
EWR - SFO
EWRSFO
Newark
Wed 16/7
4:34 p.m.-11:50 p.m.
1 stop10h 16m
San Francisco
Fri 8/8
7:08 p.m.-5:59 a.m.
1 stop7h 51m
New YorkSan Francisco
JFK - SFO
JFKSFO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 15/7
3:20 p.m.-7:05 p.m.
Nonstop6h 45m
San Francisco
Mon 21/7
9:00 p.m.-5:33 a.m.
Nonstop5h 33m
Best time to book a flight from New York to San Francisco
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to San Francisco
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 round-trip flight from New York to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 9 June 2025.
Booking 86 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Francisco (average of C$ 276). Flying from New York to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 368). 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 12 June 2025.
Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 60% on flights from New York to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the morning.
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 12 June 2025.
The most flights from NYC to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (165 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (78 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 mm 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 12 June 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from New York to San Francisco have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
Crew
Overall
Comfort
Boarding
Food
Reviews
James,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Entertainment
Crew
Overall
Comfort
Boarding
Food
Reviews
James,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Entertainment
Crew
Overall
Comfort
Boarding
Food
Reviews
James,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Entertainment
Crew
Overall
Comfort
Boarding
Food
Reviews
James,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Entertainment
Crew
Overall
Comfort
Boarding
Food
Reviews
James,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Entertainment
Crew
Overall
Comfort
Boarding
Food
Reviews
James,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
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