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Cheap flights from New York, NY to San Francisco from C$ 163

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 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SFO
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
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 Thursday or Wednesday 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 12 December 2025.

Wed 24/126:20 p.m.EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 26mAlaska Airlines
Wed 31/129:15 p.m.SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/12C$ 354
Sat 27/128:25 p.m.JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 49mJetBlue
Mon 5/11:00 p.m.SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 10/12C$ 356
Wed 24/1211:15 a.m.LGA - SFO
1 stop10h 20mSouthwest
Wed 31/1212:15 p.m.SFO - LGA
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 10/12C$ 383
Wed 24/128:10 p.m.JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 49mJetBlue
Wed 31/1210:35 p.m.SFO - JFK
1 stop12h 03mJetBlue
Deal found 10/12C$ 411
Wed 24/127:30 a.m.EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 27mAlaska Airlines
Thu 1/12:50 p.m.SFO - EWR
1 stop20h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 429
Mon 22/121:30 p.m.JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 30mDelta
Wed 7/112:15 p.m.SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 43mDelta
Deal found 11/12C$ 439
Mon 22/121:30 p.m.JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 30mDelta
Tue 6/19:00 a.m.SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 45mDelta
Deal found 11/12C$ 440
Mon 29/124:48 p.m.JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 35mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/110:16 p.m.SFO - JFK
1 stop14h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/12C$ 462
Wed 24/124:31 p.m.EWR - SFO
1 stop9h 17mAmerican Airlines
Wed 31/1212:41 p.m.SFO - EWR
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 465
Thu 18/126:00 a.m.LGA - SFO
1 stop9h 36mDelta
Wed 7/18:00 a.m.SFO - LGA
1 stop7h 44mDelta
Deal found 11/12C$ 466
Thu 18/125:00 p.m.LGA - SFO
1 stop9h 29mDelta
Thu 8/15:45 a.m.SFO - LGA
1 stop7h 09mDelta
Deal found 11/12C$ 468
Fri 26/125:00 p.m.EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 08mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/111:55 p.m.SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 494

Find 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 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 299

One-way from

C$ 163

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December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 687

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C$ 192 or less
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  • 14/1-28/1
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 18m total
  • New York to San Francisco
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  • 11/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 24m total
  • New York to San Francisco
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New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 14/1

12:30 p.m.-4:03 p.m.

Nonstop6h 33m

San Francisco

Wed 28/1

12:15 p.m.-8:58 p.m.

Nonstop5h 43m

C$ 299

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 18/2

7:00 a.m.-10:49 a.m.

Nonstop6h 49m

San Francisco

Tue 24/2

9:10 a.m.-5:57 p.m.

Nonstop5h 47m

C$ 301

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/3

8:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

Nonstop6h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 10/3

12:55 p.m.-9:26 p.m.

Nonstop5h 31m

C$ 302

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 20/2

11:30 a.m.-3:18 p.m.

Nonstop6h 48m

San Francisco

Thu 26/2

6:29 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Nonstop5h 31m

C$ 302

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 31/3

1:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Nonstop6h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 7/4

10:20 p.m.-6:53 a.m.

Nonstop5h 33m

C$ 302

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 6/3

11:30 a.m.-3:18 p.m.

Nonstop6h 48m

San Francisco

Fri 13/3

6:29 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Nonstop5h 31m

C$ 302

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/1

7:05 a.m.-10:47 a.m.

Nonstop6h 42m

San Francisco

Sat 10/1

4:00 p.m.-12:27 a.m.

Nonstop5h 27m

C$ 302

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 19/2

2:55 p.m.-6:38 p.m.

Nonstop6h 43m

San Francisco

Tue 24/2

9:10 a.m.-5:57 p.m.

Nonstop5h 47m

C$ 302

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 24/1

11:05 a.m.-2:41 p.m.

Nonstop6h 36m

San Francisco

Sat 31/1

12:15 p.m.-8:56 p.m.

Nonstop5h 41m

C$ 302

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 14/1

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

1 stop14h 32m

San Francisco

Wed 28/1

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

Nonstop5h 40m

C$ 313

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Best time to book a flight from New York to San Francisco

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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 5 December 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$ 98). Flying from New York to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 262). 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 December 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 37% on flights from New York to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 December 2025.

The most flights from NYC to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (145 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (92 on average).

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

How often are flights from New York to San Francisco delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between New York and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 185 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, American Airlines has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

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 120 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 33m. Fly via Delta, JetBlue, or Southwest to get the fastest option. There are 4149 km between New York and San Francisco. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    While some choose either New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco or New York LaGuardia - San Francisco, Newark - 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL (89%), Korean Air (87%) or LOT (85%) 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$ 192 for a flight from New York to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 136 while the most popular route, (Newark - San Francisco) is currently priced at C$ 437.

  • 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$ 98). Flying from New York to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 262). 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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