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Cheap flights from New York, NY to San Francisco from C$ 166

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 27/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SFO
27 nov. — 4 dic.1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 Friday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from New York to San Francisco
Explore 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 28 octubre 2025.

vie. 5/1211:10 a.m.JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 32mDelta
dom. 14/123:52 p.m.SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 31mDelta
Deal found 28/10C$ 331
jue. 4/1211:10 a.m.JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 32mDelta
mié. 10/128:50 a.m.SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 40mDelta
Deal found 28/10C$ 333
mar. 18/117:29 p.m.JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 40mDelta
dom. 18/14:05 p.m.SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 32mDelta
Deal found 26/10C$ 338
vie. 5/124:00 p.m.JFK - SFO
1 stop9h 45mAlaska Airlines
mié. 10/126:28 a.m.SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/10C$ 345
jue. 11/121:00 p.m.JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 50mAlaska Airlines
sáb. 13/121:25 p.m.SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 350
mar. 18/117:30 a.m.EWR - SFO
1 stop9h 20mAlaska Airlines
mar. 18/115:09 p.m.SFO - EWR
1 stop10h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 351
mar. 18/1111:30 a.m.JFK - SFO
1 stop9h 14mAlaska Airlines
mar. 18/117:52 p.m.SFO - JFK
1 stop7h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 351
mar. 18/118:29 p.m.JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 37mAlaska Airlines
dom. 18/110:13 a.m.SFO - JFK
1 stop9h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 26/10C$ 352
lun. 17/117:05 a.m.EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 32mAlaska Airlines
vie. 23/17:00 a.m.SFO - EWR
1 stop8h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 26/10C$ 354
vie. 5/126:10 p.m.EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 40mAlaska Airlines
mié. 31/129:15 p.m.SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 357
sáb. 13/128:00 p.m.JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 43mJetBlue
vie. 26/121:00 p.m.SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 26/10C$ 357
vie. 5/123:29 p.m.EWR - SFO
1 stop11h 19mAlaska Airlines
sáb. 13/125:26 p.m.SFO - EWR
1 stop9h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 358

Cheap flight deals from New York to San Francisco

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 28 octubre 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 331

One-way from

C$ 166

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 555

Good one-way deal

C$ 235 or less
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 14/2-18/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 50m total
  • New York to San Francisco
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Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 4/12
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 34m total
  • New York to San Francisco
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Customize 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, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 28 octubre 2025.
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Price

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 6/12

9:30 a.m.-1:17 p.m.

Nonstop6h 47m

San Francisco

mié. 10/12

9:22 a.m.-5:55 p.m.

Nonstop5h 33m

C$ 331

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 15/11

7:00 a.m.-10:34 a.m.

Nonstop6h 34m

San Francisco

mar. 18/11

3:45 p.m.-12:15 a.m.

Nonstop5h 30m

C$ 331

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

vie. 5/12

9:00 a.m.-12:36 p.m.

Nonstop6h 36m

San Francisco

mié. 10/12

3:45 p.m.-12:16 a.m.

Nonstop5h 31m

C$ 331

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 11/2

9:30 a.m.-9:02 p.m.

1 stop14h 32m

San Francisco

mié. 18/2

2:20 p.m.-10:54 p.m.

Nonstop5h 34m

C$ 331

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 22/1

10:30 a.m.-2:12 p.m.

Nonstop6h 42m

San Francisco

sáb. 24/1

12:30 p.m.-9:01 p.m.

Nonstop5h 31m

C$ 338

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

jue. 12/2

6:05 a.m.-12:20 p.m.

1 stop9h 15m

San Francisco

mié. 18/2

12:30 p.m.-10:40 p.m.

1 stop7h 10m

C$ 352

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

vie. 9/1

5:15 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

1 stop8h 45m

San Francisco

sáb. 17/1

1:15 p.m.-11:43 p.m.

1 stop7h 28m

C$ 352

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

vie. 9/1

6:00 a.m.-11:36 a.m.

1 stop8h 36m

San Francisco

vie. 16/1

12:47 a.m.-10:44 a.m.

1 stop6h 57m

C$ 352

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 22/1

4:23 p.m.-10:47 p.m.

1 stop9h 24m

San Francisco

sáb. 24/1

10:20 p.m.-7:00 a.m.

Nonstop5h 40m

C$ 352

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

jue. 11/12

3:29 p.m.-11:48 p.m.

1 stop11h 19m

San Francisco

lun. 15/12

6:20 p.m.-5:58 a.m.

1 stop8h 38m

C$ 358

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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 24 October 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Francisco (average of C$ 99). Flying from New York to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 266). 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 28 octubre 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 44% on flights from New York to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from New York?

    Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from New York. On average, San Francisco has 83 inbound flights from New York per day from 0 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 19.0 km from San Francisco’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from New York to San Francisco?

    There are many flights that can get you from New York to San Francisco in 6h 34m. Fly via Alaska Airlines, Delta, or JetBlue to get the fastest option. There are 4149 km between New York and San Francisco. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to San Francisco one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 166. Alaska Airlines flights start at C$ 166 while deals on Delta start at C$ 173 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to San Francisco?

    While some choose either Newark - San Francisco or New York LaGuardia - San Francisco, New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco is the most popular route from New York to San Francisco.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to San Francisco?

    Consider ITA Airways (95%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (94%) or Kenya Airways (93%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from New York to San Francisco.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to San Francisco?

    On average you can expect to pay C$ 397 for a flight from New York to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 162 while the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at C$ 260.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to San Francisco?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Francisco (average of C$ 99). Flying from New York to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 266). 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.

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