Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. New York to San Francisco flights typically cost between C$ 462 and C$ 796 in September. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was C$ 326 on JetBlue (30 Sep-30 Sep).

Question 1

What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Las Vegas (LAS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 86% of one-stop itineraries from New York to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

Question 2

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.New York to San Francisco flights typically cost between C$ 462 and C$ 796 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was C$ 326 on JetBlue (30 Sep-30 Sep).

Question 3

What’s the fastest layover option from New York to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 2h 30m.

Question 4

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New York to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Las Vegas (LAS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 336.

Question 5

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 4h 09m.

Question 6

What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to San Francisco round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Currently priced at C$ 326, JetBlue will fly you from New York to San Francisco and back. In addition to JetBlue, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Alaska Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from C$ 332 and C$ 338, respectively. JetBlue is 42% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Hawaiian Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 188. Alaska Airlines flights start at C$ 198 while deals on United Airlines start at C$ 205 one-way.

Question 8

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to San Francisco?

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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 11

Weekly flight availability from New York to San Francisco

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The most flights from NYC to SFO are scheduled on a Tuesday (162 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (71 on average).

Question 12

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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.

Question 13

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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).

Question 14

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

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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.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

On average you can expect to pay C$ 314 for a flight from New York to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 211 while the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at C$ 422.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Consider SAUDIA (100%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (98%) or Korean Air (95%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from New York to San Francisco.

Question 17

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from New York to San Francisco?

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Sunday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from New York to San Francisco. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to San Francisco.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 38 days in advance, which can save you up to 78% on flights from New York to San Francisco compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 38 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at C$ 649. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from C$ 1,008.

Question 19

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to San Francisco from New York average C$ 566. You can even find prices in February for less than C$ 566, as users have found deals to San Francisco from as low as C$ 232. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to San Francisco from New York. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 31%.

Question 20

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to SFO?

Accepted Answer

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 58% on flights from New York to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from New York. On average, San Francisco has 119 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.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 23

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

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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.

Question 24

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

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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.

Question 25

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from New York to San Francisco?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find New York to San Francisco flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 26

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from New York to San Francisco?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from New York to San Francisco for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 27

Can Cheapflights find flights from New York to San Francisco with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to San Francisco from New York shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 28

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from New York to San Francisco become cheaper?

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from New York to San Francisco and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

Round-trip from	C$ 326
One-way from	C$ 188
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	C$ 603
Good one-way deal	C$ 197 or less

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