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

Currently priced at C$ 315, Alaska Airlines will fly you from New York to San Francisco and back. In addition to Alaska Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from C$ 328 and C$ 342, respectively. Alaska Airlines is 47% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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$ 165. Frontier flights start at C$ 166 while deals on Delta start at C$ 179 one-way.

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

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

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 Aeromexico (92%), Scandinavian Airlines (92%) or China Eastern (92%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from New York to San Francisco.

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

Saturday 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.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 57 days in advance, which can save you up to 67% on flights from New York to San Francisco compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 57 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$ 674. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from C$ 935.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to San Francisco from New York average C$ 599. You can even find prices in February for less than C$ 599, as users have found deals to San Francisco from as low as C$ 234. 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 25%.

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 141 inbound flights from New York per day from 1 airline. San Francisco is conveniently located just 19.0 km from San Francisco’s city centre.

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.

C$ 165+ Flights from New York, NY to San Francisco

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 Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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Round-trip from	C$ 315
One-way from	C$ 165
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	C$ 585

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29/5-3/6
Nonstop
12h 27m total
New York to San Francisco

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United Airlines
27/5
1 total stop
8h 29m total
New York to San Francisco

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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 29 April 2025.

Thu 29/51:00 p.m.JFK - SFO

Nonstop6h 37mAlaska Airlines

Tue 3/61:39 p.m.SFO - JFK

Nonstop5h 50mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 28/4C$ 315

Thu 8/56:25 a.m.LGA - SFO

1 stop8h 11mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/56:30 a.m.SFO - LGA

1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 28/4C$ 328

Tue 20/511:59 a.m.LGA - SFO

1 stop11h 10mDelta

Wed 28/55:50 a.m.SFO - LGA

1 stop6h 59mDelta

Deal found 28/4C$ 342

Thu 29/56:38 a.m.JFK - SFO

Nonstop6h 22mJetBlue

Wed 4/63:50 p.m.SFO - JFK

Nonstop5h 43mJetBlue

Deal found 28/4C$ 342

Tue 27/59:30 a.m.JFK - SFO

Nonstop6h 29mHawaiian Airlines

Fri 30/51:39 p.m.SFO - JFK

Nonstop5h 50mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 29/4C$ 356

Mon 12/57:59 p.m.EWR - SFO

1 stop15h 21mAlaska Airlines

Mon 19/58:49 p.m.SFO - EWR

1 stop14h 40mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 28/4C$ 369

Sat 24/56:00 p.m.EWR - SFO

Nonstop6h 40mUnited Airlines

Sat 31/56:00 a.m.SFO - EWR

Nonstop5h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 28/4C$ 373

Wed 11/67:00 a.m.JFK - SFO

Nonstop6h 25mDelta

Thu 10/71:00 p.m.SFO - JFK

Nonstop5h 50mDelta

Deal found 28/4C$ 385

Wed 24/97:30 a.m.EWR - SFO

Nonstop6h 09mHawaiian Airlines

Mon 29/910:17 p.m.SFO - EWR

Nonstop5h 42mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 28/4C$ 391

Wed 2/76:20 a.m.EWR - SFO

1 stop7h 39mDelta

Mon 7/712:52 a.m.SFO - EWR

1 stop7h 39mDelta

Deal found 28/4C$ 399

Wed 11/66:15 a.m.LGA - SFO

1 stop8h 15mSouthwest

Sun 15/610:45 p.m.SFO - LGA

1 stop7h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 28/4C$ 412

Mon 12/51:45 p.m.LGA - SFO

1 stop13h 14mJetBlue

Mon 19/510:59 p.m.SFO - LGA

1 stop10h 56mJetBlue

Deal found 28/4C$ 527

Best flights from New York to San Francisco
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New York to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 29 April 2025.

Thu 29/51:00 p.m.JFK - SFO

Nonstop6h 37mAlaska Airlines

Tue 3/61:39 p.m.SFO - JFK

Nonstop5h 50mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 28/4C$ 315

Mon 12/57:29 p.m.LGA - SFO

1 stop8h 43mUnited Airlines

Wed 21/56:45 a.m.SFO - LGA

1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 28/4C$ 328

Tue 20/511:59 a.m.LGA - SFO

1 stop11h 10mDelta

Wed 28/55:50 a.m.SFO - LGA

1 stop6h 59mDelta

Deal found 28/4C$ 342

Thu 29/56:38 a.m.JFK - SFO

Nonstop6h 22mJetBlue

Wed 4/63:50 p.m.SFO - JFK

Nonstop5h 43mJetBlue

Deal found 28/4C$ 342

Tue 20/59:30 a.m.JFK - SFO

Nonstop6h 29mHawaiian Airlines

Sat 24/51:39 p.m.SFO - JFK

Nonstop5h 50mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 28/4C$ 356

Wed 11/66:15 a.m.LGA - SFO

1 stop8h 15mSouthwest

Sun 15/610:45 p.m.SFO - LGA

1 stop7h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 28/4C$ 412

Thu 29/511:42 a.m.EWR - SFO

1 stop8h 31mSun Country Air

Thu 5/69:05 a.m.SFO - EWR

1 stop22h 37mSun Country Air

Deal found 28/4C$ 561

Mon 12/57:59 p.m.EWR - SFO

1 stop15h 21mAlaska Airlines

Mon 19/58:49 p.m.SFO - EWR

1 stop14h 40mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 28/4C$ 369

Sat 24/56:00 p.m.EWR - SFO

Nonstop6h 40mUnited Airlines

Sat 31/56:00 a.m.SFO - EWR

Nonstop5h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 28/4C$ 373

Wed 11/67:00 a.m.JFK - SFO

Nonstop6h 25mDelta

Thu 10/71:00 p.m.SFO - JFK

Nonstop5h 50mDelta

Deal found 28/4C$ 385

Wed 24/97:30 a.m.EWR - SFO

Nonstop6h 09mHawaiian Airlines

Mon 29/910:17 p.m.SFO - EWR

Nonstop5h 42mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 28/4C$ 391

Wed 2/76:20 a.m.EWR - SFO

1 stop7h 39mDelta

Mon 7/712:52 a.m.SFO - EWR

1 stop7h 39mDelta

Deal found 28/4C$ 399

Direct flights from New York to San Francisco
Explore direct flight options from New York to San Francisco based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 29 April 2025.

Thu 29/51:00 p.m.JFK - SFO

Nonstop6h 37mAlaska Airlines

Tue 3/61:39 p.m.SFO - JFK

Nonstop5h 50mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 28/4C$ 315

Sat 24/57:40 p.m.JFK - SFO

Nonstop6h 49mDelta

Thu 29/51:00 p.m.SFO - JFK

Nonstop5h 55mDelta

Deal found 28/4C$ 328

Thu 29/56:38 a.m.JFK - SFO

Nonstop6h 22mJetBlue

Wed 4/63:50 p.m.SFO - JFK

Nonstop5h 43mJetBlue

Deal found 28/4C$ 342

Tue 27/59:30 a.m.JFK - SFO

Nonstop6h 29mHawaiian Airlines

Fri 30/51:39 p.m.SFO - JFK

Nonstop5h 50mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 29/4C$ 356

Wed 3/97:30 a.m.EWR - SFO

Nonstop6h 09mHawaiian Airlines

Tue 9/910:17 p.m.SFO - EWR

Nonstop5h 42mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 28/4C$ 370

Sat 24/56:00 p.m.EWR - SFO

Nonstop6h 40mUnited Airlines

Sat 31/56:00 a.m.SFO - EWR

Nonstop5h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 28/4C$ 373

Tue 26/87:30 a.m.EWR - SFO

Nonstop6h 09mAlaska Airlines

Tue 9/910:17 p.m.SFO - EWR

Nonstop5h 42mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 28/4C$ 377

Sun 15/66:15 a.m.JFK - SFO

Nonstop6h 26mAmerican Airlines

Wed 18/61:10 p.m.SFO - JFK

Nonstop5h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 28/4C$ 583

Sat 10/54:45 p.m.EWR - SFO

Nonstop6h 17mMultiple Airlines

Sat 17/59:10 p.m.SFO - EWR

Nonstop5h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4C$ 897

Last-minute flights from New York to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from New York to San Francisco. Data last updated 29 April 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 29/46:59 a.m.JFK - SFO

1 stop8h 46mFrontier

Tue 29/410:07 p.m.SFO - JFK

1 stop8h 56mFrontier

Deal found 28/4C$ 400

Tue 6/510:35 a.m.EWR - SFO

Nonstop6h 34mUnited Airlines

Thu 15/56:00 a.m.SFO - EWR

Nonstop5h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 28/4C$ 442

Tue 6/51:00 p.m.JFK - SFO

Nonstop6h 35mAlaska Airlines

Tue 20/51:39 p.m.SFO - JFK

Nonstop5h 50mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 28/4C$ 504

Wed 7/57:59 p.m.EWR - SFO

1 stop15h 21mAlaska Airlines

Fri 9/58:09 p.m.SFO - EWR

1 stop15h 50mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 28/4C$ 369

Wed 7/57:29 p.m.EWR - SFO

Nonstop6h 36mHawaiian Airlines

Wed 21/54:45 p.m.SFO - EWR

1 stop10h 14mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 28/4C$ 384

Wed 7/58:30 a.m.EWR - SFO

1 stop11h 43mSun Country Air

Mon 12/56:09 p.m.SFO - EWR

1 stop15h 47mSun Country Air

Deal found 28/4C$ 534

Wed 7/55:00 p.m.LGA - SFO

1 stop9h 20mSouthwest

Tue 13/58:10 a.m.SFO - LGA

2 stops9h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 28/4C$ 588

Wed 7/53:30 p.m.LGA - SFO

1 stop11h 29mJetBlue

Mon 12/510:59 p.m.SFO - LGA

1 stop10h 41mJetBlue

Deal found 28/4C$ 611

Thu 8/56:25 a.m.LGA - SFO

1 stop8h 11mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/56:30 a.m.SFO - LGA

1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 28/4C$ 328

Thu 8/52:50 p.m.JFK - SFO

1 stop12h 09mJetBlue

Sun 25/56:00 a.m.SFO - JFK

Nonstop5h 39mJetBlue

Deal found 28/4C$ 499

Thu 8/59:00 a.m.JFK - SFO

Nonstop6h 31mDelta

Sat 24/54:15 p.m.SFO - JFK

Nonstop5h 41mDelta

Deal found 28/4C$ 503

Thu 8/511:59 a.m.LGA - SFO

1 stop11h 10mDelta

Tue 27/510:30 p.m.SFO - LGA

1 stop7h 18mDelta

Deal found 28/4C$ 572

One-way flights from New York to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from New York to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 29 April 2025.

Tue 27/57:29 p.m.LGA - SFO

1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 28/4C$ 165

Thu 8/510:00 p.m.LGA - SFO

1 stop18h 15mFrontier

Deal found 28/4C$ 166

Fri 30/56:00 p.m.LGA - SFO

1 stop8h 32mDelta

Deal found 28/4C$ 179

Wed 11/68:29 p.m.JFK - SFO

Nonstop6h 30mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 29/4C$ 179

Tue 20/57:00 a.m.EWR - SFO

Nonstop6h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 28/4C$ 186

Tue 16/98:29 p.m.JFK - SFO

Nonstop6h 15mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 28/4C$ 186

Tue 30/96:00 a.m.JFK - SFO

Nonstop6h 19mJetBlue

Deal found 28/4C$ 187

Tue 20/54:56 p.m.EWR - SFO

1 stop9h 57mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 28/4C$ 191

Tue 17/66:00 a.m.EWR - SFO

1 stop8h 43mDelta

Deal found 28/4C$ 193

Wed 17/95:30 p.m.EWR - SFO

1 stop9h 29mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 28/4C$ 198

Fri 26/911:44 a.m.EWR - SFO

1 stop8h 34mSun Country Air

Deal found 28/4C$ 212

Sat 11/1011:31 a.m.JFK - SFO

1 stop8h 50mSun Country Air

Deal found 28/4C$ 212

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Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 29/5

1:00 p.m.-4:37 p.m.

Nonstop6h 37m

San Francisco

Tue 3/6

1:39 p.m.-10:29 p.m.

Nonstop5h 50m

C$ 315

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 12/5

7:29 p.m.-1:12 a.m.

1 stop8h 43m

San Francisco

Wed 21/5

6:45 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

1 stop7h 30m

C$ 328

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 20/5

11:59 a.m.-8:09 p.m.

1 stop11h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 28/5

5:50 a.m.-3:49 p.m.

1 stop6h 59m

C$ 342

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 29/5

6:38 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Nonstop6h 22m

San Francisco

Wed 4/6

3:50 p.m.-12:33 a.m.

Nonstop5h 43m

C$ 342

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 27/5

9:30 a.m.-12:59 p.m.

Nonstop6h 29m

San Francisco

Fri 30/5

1:39 p.m.-10:29 p.m.

Nonstop5h 50m

C$ 356

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Mon 12/5

7:59 p.m.-8:20 a.m.

1 stop15h 21m

San Francisco

Mon 19/5

8:49 p.m.-2:29 p.m.

1 stop14h 40m

C$ 369

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Sat 24/5

6:00 p.m.-9:40 p.m.

Nonstop6h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 31/5

6:00 a.m.-2:39 p.m.

Nonstop5h 39m

C$ 373

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Wed 24/9

7:30 a.m.-10:39 a.m.

Nonstop6h 09m

San Francisco

Mon 29/9

10:17 p.m.-6:59 a.m.

Nonstop5h 42m

C$ 391

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 20/5

7:00 a.m.-10:27 a.m.

Nonstop6h 27m

San Francisco

Sun 25/5

7:10 a.m.-4:01 p.m.

Nonstop5h 51m

C$ 391

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Fri 24/10

11:50 a.m.-6:10 p.m.

1 stop9h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 28/10

6:00 a.m.-4:54 p.m.

1 stop7h 54m

C$ 419

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from New York with our price prediction graph.

Estimated round-trip price

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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?

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 June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 379). 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?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 55% 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

The most flights from NYC to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (172 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (102 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco 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

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

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.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,961 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,961 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,961 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,292 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,961 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,929 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,961 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Hawaiian Airlines

7.9

Good

2,402 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,961 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,696 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,961 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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 141 inbound flights from New York per day from 1 airline. San Francisco is conveniently located just 19.0 km from San Francisco’s city centre.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to San Francisco round-trip?
Currently priced at C$ 315, Alaska Airlines will fly you from New York to San Francisco and back. In addition to Alaska Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from C$ 328 and C$ 342, respectively. Alaska Airlines is 47% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
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$ 165. Frontier flights start at C$ 166 while deals on Delta start at C$ 179 one-way.
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 Aeromexico (92%), Scandinavian Airlines (92%) or China Eastern (92%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from New York to San Francisco.
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, 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 379). 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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Cheap flights from New York, NY to San Francisco from C$ 165

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 27/5. 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 Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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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 29 April 2025.

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