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Cheap flights from New York, NY to San Francisco from C$ 281

NYC — SFO
7 Nov — 14 Nov1
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

Sun 22/116:30 p.m. -
1 stop9h 14m
Sat 5/126:00 a.m. -
1 stop10h 50m
Deal found 7/10C$ 504
Sat 31/107:45 a.m. -
1 stop13h 30m
Tue 3/1111:35 a.m. -
1 stop8h 00m
Deal found 8/10C$ 505
Thu 5/111:26 p.m. -
1 stop10h 29m
Mon 9/114:25 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 31m
Deal found 7/10C$ 505
Sat 31/101:26 p.m. -
1 stop10h 29m
Sat 7/1110:10 p.m. -
1 stop9h 49m
Deal found 7/10C$ 507
Sat 5/1212:35 p.m. -
1 stop9h 57m
Tue 8/1210:00 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 30m
Deal found 7/10C$ 508
Fri 13/115:05 p.m. -
2 stops10h 05m
Mon 16/1111:35 p.m. -
1 stop8h 40m
Deal found 4/10C$ 510
Fri 4/1210:00 a.m. -
Nonstop6h 44m
Sun 6/129:00 p.m. -
1 stop8h 59m
Deal found 7/10C$ 510
Sat 24/103:59 p.m. -
1 stop11h 08m
Tue 27/1011:45 p.m. -
1 stop10h 49m
Deal found 7/10C$ 511
Thu 5/116:40 a.m. -
1 stop9h 36m
Fri 13/1110:10 p.m. -
1 stop9h 49m
Deal found 7/10C$ 511
Tue 27/108:30 a.m. -
1 stop10h 35m
Sun 1/1111:35 p.m. -
1 stop10h 05m
Deal found 6/10C$ 513
Tue 17/111:26 p.m. -
1 stop9h 09m
Thu 19/117:00 a.m. -
1 stop9h 30m
Deal found 6/10C$ 513
Sat 31/107:45 a.m. -
1 stop13h 30m
Wed 4/117:00 a.m. -
2 stops9h 25m
Deal found 8/10C$ 514

Find flight deals from New York to San Francisco

Round-trip from

C$ 504

One-way from

C$ 281

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 689

Good one-way deal

C$ 297 or less
JetBlue
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  • 22/11-5/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 04m total
  • New York to San Francisco
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JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 11/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 11m total
  • New York to San Francisco
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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New YorkSan Francisco

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SFO San Francisco

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 17/11

7:32 a.m.-11:08 a.m.

Nonstop6h 36m

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 4/11

5:25 p.m.-9:01 p.m.

Nonstop6h 36m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 283

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA New York LaGuardia - SFO San Francisco

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 28/10

3:03 p.m.-8:40 p.m.

1 stop8h 37m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 298

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SFO San Francisco

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 19/11

3:45 p.m.-12:44 a.m.

1 stop11h 59m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 298

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA New York LaGuardia - SFO San Francisco

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 14/11

6:00 a.m.-10:46 a.m.

1 stop7h 46m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 298

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SFO San Francisco

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 22/11

4:15 p.m.-12:44 a.m.

1 stop11h 29m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 298

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SFO San Francisco

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/11

7:00 a.m.-10:35 a.m.

Nonstop6h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 298

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SFO San Francisco

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/11

9:40 p.m.-1:15 a.m.

Nonstop6h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 298

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SFO San Francisco

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 19/11

11:30 a.m.-6:23 p.m.

1 stop9h 53m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 312

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA New York LaGuardia - SFO San Francisco

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 6/1

1:00 p.m.-6:47 p.m.

1 stop8h 47m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 312

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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$ 476). Flying from New York to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 820). 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 Tuesday (139 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (64 on average).

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$ 523 and C$ 965 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 504 on JetBlue (22 Nov-5 Dec).

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

About 21% of weekly flights between New York and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 177 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 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 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 97 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 40m. Fly via Southwest, JetBlue, or Delta 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$ 198, 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 70% 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 John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco, New York LaGuardia - 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 Philippine Airlines (81%), Icelandair (79%) or Japan Airlines (77%) 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$ 354 for a flight from New York to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 270 while the most popular route, (New York LaGuardia - San Francisco) is currently priced at C$ 548.

  • 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$ 476). Flying from New York to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 820). 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$ 198AverageC$ 206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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