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Cheap flights from New York, NY to San Francisco from C$ 254

NYC — SFO
11 Oct — 18 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to San Francisco are usually found in January or February, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from New York to San Francisco

Fri 6/119:30 a.m. -
Nonstop6h 34m
Mon 9/118:33 a.m. -
1 stop11h 22m
Deal found 7/9C$ 479
Mon 9/111:26 p.m. -
1 stop10h 29m
Tue 10/1110:44 a.m. -
1 stop7h 45m
Deal found 8/9C$ 481
Mon 9/111:26 p.m. -
1 stop10h 29m
Sat 14/116:00 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 30m
Deal found 8/9C$ 482
Tue 3/117:00 a.m. -
1 stop12h 01m
Tue 3/116:48 p.m. -
1 stop9h 37m
Deal found 9/9C$ 485
Sat 5/123:45 p.m. -
1 stop11h 14m
Sat 12/121:20 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 40m
Deal found 10/9C$ 486
Wed 21/107:20 a.m. -
Nonstop6h 29m
Tue 27/1011:30 a.m. -
1 stop9h 22m
Deal found 10/9C$ 488
Sun 6/123:45 p.m. -
1 stop10h 39m
Fri 11/127:30 a.m. -
1 stop9h 20m
Deal found 10/9C$ 492
Fri 6/116:00 a.m. -
1 stop8h 22m
Tue 10/1110:45 p.m. -
1 stop7h 24m
Deal found 10/9C$ 493
Thu 29/105:20 p.m. -
1 stop9h 06m
Wed 4/115:42 p.m. -
1 stop10h 43m
Deal found 9/9C$ 493
Thu 29/106:00 a.m. -
1 stop7h 30m
Wed 4/1111:40 a.m. -
1 stop8h 53m
Deal found 7/9C$ 495
Fri 16/103:59 p.m. -
1 stop11h 08m
Thu 29/1011:30 a.m. -
1 stop9h 22m
Deal found 9/9C$ 495
Mon 26/103:14 p.m. -
1 stop12h 11m
Thu 29/104:25 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 31m
Deal found 7/9C$ 497

Find flight deals from New York to San Francisco

Round-trip from

C$ 479

One-way from

C$ 254

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 629

Good one-way deal

C$ 299 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 6/11-9/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 56m total
  • New York to San Francisco
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Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 28/10-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 9h 55m total
  • New York to San Francisco
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest round-trip

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA New York LaGuardia - SFO San Francisco

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 28/10

3:25 p.m.-10:20 p.m.

2 stops9h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 254

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA New York LaGuardia - SFO San Francisco

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/12

6:40 a.m.-2:55 p.m.

2 stops11h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 268

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA New York LaGuardia - SFO San Francisco

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 22/10

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

1 stop9h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 275

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SFO San Francisco

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 29/9

1:00 p.m.-9:40 p.m.

1 stop11h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 275

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA New York LaGuardia - SFO San Francisco

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 7/10

5:00 p.m.-11:56 p.m.

1 stop9h 56m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 275

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA New York LaGuardia - SFO San Francisco

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 14/10

5:55 p.m.-11:40 p.m.

1 stop8h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 275

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SFO San Francisco

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/10

8:25 p.m.-8:49 a.m.

1 stop15h 24m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 282

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA New York LaGuardia - SFO San Francisco

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 7/11

11:30 a.m.-9:35 p.m.

2 stops13h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 282

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR Newark - SFO San Francisco

EWRSFO

Newark

Sat 17/10

6:30 a.m.-12:48 p.m.

1 stop9h 18m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 283

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SFO San Francisco

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/2

7:00 a.m.-1:38 p.m.

1 stop9h 38m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 283

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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

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$ 452). Flying from New York to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 794). 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 evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 68% on flights from New York to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Weekly flight availability from New York to San Francisco

The most flights from NYC to SFO are scheduled on a Wednesday (134 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (71 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
New York to San Francisco flights typically cost between C$ 460 and C$ 828 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 479 on Alaska Airlines (6 Nov-9 Nov).

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

About 20% of weekly flights between New York and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 179 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 in the evening 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 Sunday 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 18% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 84 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.

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 94 inbound flights from New York per day from 1 airline. San Francisco is conveniently located just 17.7 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 45m. Fly via JetBlue, Delta, or Alaska Airlines 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from New York to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at C$ 192, 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. JetBlue is 69% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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 Japan Airlines (82%), Korean Air (80%) or Fiji Airways (78%) 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$ 309 for a flight from New York to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 262 while the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at C$ 550.

  • 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$ 452). Flying from New York to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 794). 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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Top airline flying from New York to San Francisco

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapestC$ 192AverageC$ 200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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