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C$ 107 Find Cheap Flights from New York to San Francisco

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New York to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from New York to San Francisco

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from New York to San Francisco.
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3:40 p.m. - 7:29 p.m.JFK-SFO
6h 49mdirect
10:44 a.m. - 7:19 p.m.SFO-JFK
5h 35mdirect
C$ 291JetBlue
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Sat, 22 Feb - Tue, 25 Feb
8:29 a.m. - 12:16 p.m.JFK-SFO
6h 47mdirect
4:42 p.m. - 12:59 a.m.SFO-JFK
5h 17mdirect
C$ 292JetBlue
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Sat, 22 Feb - Fri, 28 Feb
3:29 p.m. - 7:02 p.m.EWR-SFO
6h 33mdirect
9:27 p.m. - 5:59 a.m.SFO-EWR
5h 32mdirect
C$ 302Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 22 Apr - Tue, 22 Apr
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.JFK-SFO
7h 00mdirect
2:34 p.m. - 10:59 p.m.SFO-JFK
5h 25mdirect
C$ 302Alaska Airlines
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Thu, 27 Feb - Thu, 27 Feb
7:00 a.m. - 10:52 a.m.JFK-SFO
6h 52mdirect
10:50 p.m. - 7:25 a.m.SFO-JFK
5h 35mdirect
C$ 306Delta
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Tue, 25 Feb - Tue, 25 Feb
5:41 p.m. - 11:57 p.m.LGA-SFO
9h 16m1 stop
10:46 p.m. - 9:11 a.m.SFO-LGA
7h 25m1 stop
C$ 332United Airlines
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Thu, 3 Apr - Mon, 7 Apr
11:29 a.m. - 6:06 p.m.LGA-SFO
9h 37m1 stop
5:55 a.m. - 3:59 p.m.SFO-LGA
7h 04m1 stop
C$ 334Delta
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Thu, 27 Feb - Thu, 6 Mar
3:55 p.m. - 7:04 p.m.EWR-SFO
6h 09mdirect
9:15 p.m. - 5:34 a.m.SFO-EWR
5h 19mdirect
C$ 336United Airlines
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Tue, 27 May - Mon, 2 Jun
5:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.LGA-SFO
10h 30m1 stop
9:50 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.SFO-LGA
15h 05m2 stops
C$ 355Southwest
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Thu, 6 Mar - Mon, 10 Mar
6:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.LGA-SFO
12h 30m1 stop
5:25 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.SFO-LGA
7h 35m1 stop
C$ 389Southwest
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Fri, 28 Mar - Mon, 14 Apr

Flights from New York to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest New York to San Francisco flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from New York to San Francisco.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from New York to San Francisco cost C$ 440 and was between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and San Francisco (SFO). On average, the best prices are found if you fly from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to San Francisco (SFO). The average price for a return flight for this route is C$ 440.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to San Francisco?

The average price of all round-trip flights from New York to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from New York to San Francisco, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San Francisco, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from New York to San Francisco is January, where tickets cost C$ 513 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 810 and C$ 775 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New York to San Francisco?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at C$ 381 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from New York to San Francisco, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

C$ 107
Best time to beat the crowds (21% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive on average)
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco

When to book flights from New York to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from New York to San Francisco: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from New York to San Francisco 
JulieFlew with Alaska AirlinesJFK-SFOOct 2024
Leave early. JFK can be messy. I couldn’t find healthy food choices so eat before you arrive.
Verified travelerFlew with Royal JordanianJFK-SFOSep 2024
AA have the best boarding and fast service. Leaving and landing in time. 😀
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesJFK-SFOJun 2024
SFO is one of the most convenient and pleasant airports. When flying Alaska Air make sure to bring your food and a larger water bottle that usual (you get only two drink services (one small cup each) for a 6 hour flight.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesJFK-SFOJul 2024
provide crew with more training on how to offer help to passengers
FainaFlew with Alaska AirlinesJFK-SFOMar 2024
It would be nice to have TV with long flight
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesJFK-SFOMay 2024
The airport food was limited and expensive. Best to bring a sandwich from outside…

FAQs for booking flights from New York to San Francisco

  • Is public transportation available from San Francisco Airport to the city?

    BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) operates 3 to 4 trains per hour from all of the terminals at San Francisco airport, and the trip to downtown San Francisco takes about 30 minutes. The fare for the trip is around $10.

  • Can I get a Lyft from San Francisco Airport?

    Yes, you can. Upon landing and collecting any bags, open the app to request your ride, noting your designated pick-up zone for your terminal. The cost of the trip will be between $30-$40.

  • What is the fastest way for me to get to Newark airport for my flight from New York to San Francisco?

    AirTrain is a simple way to get to and from Newark Liberty International Airport. The AirTrain system connects with all major bus and rail lines, meaning you can get to Newark Airport from almost anywhere in the New York and New Jersey areas with ease.

  • What is the absolute fastest way to get from Manhattan to New York John F. Kennedy International?

    Gotham Air offers helicopter service from Manhattan to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport for only $99 per person for first-time users. They even serve hors d’oeuvres created by Chef Thomas Keller’s Bouchon Bakery and drinks on afternoon flights for the six-minute trip.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to San Francisco was C$ 75 for a one-way ticket and C$ 203 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to San Francisco?

    New York has 2 major airports: Newark and New York John F Kennedy Intl. San Francisco is the only airport in San Francisco. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from New York John F Kennedy Airport.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York to San Francisco?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York to San Francisco flight route: JetBlue, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, Asiana Airlines, and Japan Airlines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to San Francisco?

    The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to San Francisco?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between New York and San Francisco, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York to San Francisco?

    There are direct flights from New York to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to San Francisco, Alaska Airlines or Frontier?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to San Francisco are Alaska Airlines and Frontier. With an average price for the route of C$ 575 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Frontier is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 384 and an overall rating of 6.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from New York is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 575 or less round-trip.
  • If you would prefer to stay a little closer to the airport in San Francisco to stay more centralized for access to the entire bay area, a good choice is La Quinta Inn & Suites San Francisco Airport West, which is located just outside the entrance to the airport. The hotel features free Wifi, parking, and breakfast. The hotel is air-conditioned, has a pool, and is centered perfectly between downtown San Francisco, the south bay area, and the coast.
  • San Francisco is well-known for its very unpredictable weather. If you did not pack just the right coat before your flight from New York to San Francisco, stop in at Lacoste in Terminal B between the entrances for the B and C gates at New York LaGuardia Airport to get the perfect jacket for the trip.
  • Travelers that would like a little mood boost before flights from New York to San Francisco would do well to stop in at the Happy Clam at Newark International Airport. The Happy Clam puts a unique spin on classic Italian dishes and is a notch above the regular grab-and-go airport food you so often find in terminal buildings.
  • If your flight from New York to San Francisco is at the crack of dawn, why not start your vacation one night early by staying at Aloft New York LaGuardia Airport, located right at the entrance to New York LaGuardia Airport? This sleek and modern hotel offers free WiFi and free shuttles to the airport.
  • San Francisco is known to be a food lover’s dream. Why not get into a culinary state of mind before your flight from New York to San Francisco by stopping in at Deep Blue on the Fly, located in the marketplace in Terminal 5 of John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport? Deep Blue puts a sophisticated spin on classic Asian favorites and offers a full menu of sushi rolls and wraps.
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Prefer to fly direct from New York to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from New York to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New York to San Francisco

Monday

Aeromexico,Air Europa,Air France, +31 more

Aeromexico,Air Europa, +32 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico,Air Europa,Air France, +32 more

Aeromexico,Air Europa, +33 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico,Air Europa,Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico,Air Europa, +31 more

Thursday

Aeromexico,Air Europa,Air France, +33 more

Aeromexico,Air Europa, +34 more

Friday

Aeromexico,Air Europa,Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico,Air Europa, +31 more

Saturday

Aeromexico,Air Europa,Air France, +31 more

Aeromexico,Air Europa, +32 more

Sunday

Aeromexico,Air Europa,Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico,Air Europa, +31 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to New York

Monday

Aeromexico,Air Europa,Air France, +31 more

Aeromexico,Air Europa, +32 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico,Air Europa,Air France, +31 more

Aeromexico,Air Europa, +32 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico,Air Europa,Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico,Air Europa, +31 more

Thursday

Aeromexico,Air Europa,Air France, +33 more

Aeromexico,Air Europa, +34 more

Friday

Aeromexico,Air Europa,Air France, +31 more

Aeromexico,Air Europa, +32 more

Saturday

Aeromexico,Air Europa,Air France, +33 more

Aeromexico,Air Europa, +34 more

Sunday

Aeromexico,Air Europa,Air France, +29 more

Aeromexico,Air Europa, +30 more

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Top airlines flying from New York to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New York to San Francisco? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9694 reviews
8.5Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.9Comfort
7.1Food
8.2Boarding
Airline reviews

Appreciate efficiency and early arrivals. Missed video on such a long flight (DCA to SFO).

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2025DCA - SFO
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Appreciate efficiency and early arrivals. Missed video on such a long flight (DCA to SFO).

I paid $49 to select my seat---6A a window seat just behind first class. When I started to get on the plane I was told that my seat had been given to someone else and I now had a middle seat. They finally gave me an aisle seat. When I told them I wanted my $49 back, I was told I would need to call alaska and fight with them to get my money back. And when i was on the flight people going by kept hitting me with their bags. I have tried calling alaska twice to talk about a refund but never got thru to the right person!

All 4 members of my family found the seats terribly uncomfortable. 2 of us suffered from back issues the next few days.

Delays, delays, delays.... (and) Told no room for carry on after boarding B Group and told to drop off our carry on at door to be checked in instead. There was plenty of room left in the overheads above our seats right up to the end of boarding!!!!

Like I said before the internet was shut off so there was little to do on this leg of the flight.

Nice, competent people and airline. Did the same flight last year and it is a pleasure. Only part of the experience that could be improved is the JFK terminal. Hopefully that one is part of the renovation.

Our flight was diverted to Spokane, WA bc our crew timed out. Then we were flown to San Francisco

Your staff said the call button is for emergencies only now? Unreal. Also every one who welcomed me aboard was staring at their phone. Why even bother..

I was able to upgrade to first class, which was great. Food and drinks were underwhelming compared to other first class flights I have taken.

Cross country flight ... there was no entertainment system... for any flight over 4 hours there should be some entertainment. There were 2 drink and cookie services only (which is ok, but not special)

The flight left over two hours late. They charged me $180 to bring a carry on. There was an error with the spelling of my name and Frontair agent lied that I would need to pay $200 for her to fix the spelling, and pressured me that if I don't do it quick I would lose the flight. I called back and another agent said it costs $75 to fix. All in all, this company is a complete scam.

I took my first and last flight with FRONTIER. The seats are not able to be reclined so it’s not a very comfortable experience when you take a flight of 3 hours or longer. You must pay for your luggage either carry on or check in, so taking all this in consideration at the end what you think you’re saving your paying in services that should be included. Not a beverage in sight. . You’re seriously better off getting on a proper airline such as Delta, AA, United, etc.

The plane was clean, the crew was friendly and helpful. It’s a low cost airline so there was no food, drinks or in flight entertainment but we didn’t expect any of these things. In the room for improvement department, they should install USB ports in seats to charge mobile devices.

I was surprised that all baggage, including carry on, were charged. Each additional bag went up in cost. Really disappointed in the additional costs.

Charges unexpected. For seat that didnt recline. Please reverse extra seat and carryon charge. Bad business that is a bait and switch.

I couldn’t check in because the app didn’t work. It took 3 Frontier employees at the counter to get me checked in. Flight left 3 hours after departure time

Stop changing gates at sfo. When you are elderly going back for it’s not fun.

There was no easy way to check in. I don't want to install an app to checkin. I will use alaska from now on because they have a web check in method that is easy.

Horrible! The short distance flight ended up taking 5 hrs! There was a 3 hr delay for the flight to take off and there was a 70 min wait on the tarmac for some bogus reason that the pilot said the gate he was supposed to board was taken up. After a 30 min wait he said the plane that was supposed to push out of the gate called a medical emergency and 40 min later he ended up boarding another gate. For the initial 3 hr delay there was no information/alert about the gate or delay in the app or the boards up until the boarding time and even beyond! Had to walk all the way to the end of the terminal to find the frontier staff to ask what was going on. Avoid this airline at all costs! If you have carryon bags or checked bags , their prices come equivalent to the prices of more reliable airlines. They are the worst in timeliness at 60% (reported as delayed) this year (check the data) by a high margin even compared to the second worst airline. If you are ok with having a miserable flight experience with the odds close to flip of a coin, feel free to try them. If you value your time , money and flying experience, stay away.

I went to the Frontier counter in San Jose at 1030am or so on Sunday 10/13/24 to see if I could get an earlier flight to San Diego in lieu of my reserved 630pm flight. One thing led to another, and I was able to obtain an open seat for about $ 56. on the earlier flight. Fine. Then the agent asked if I "was checking a bag". Not knowing that carry-ons cost extra per Frontier policy, I thought that she meant a regular checked bag. Therefore, I said no. Once I got to the gate, the same gate agent who sold me a ticket told me that I had to pay $99 for a carry-on, and that all bags were extra on Frontier. Having never flown on Frontier, I was not aware of this. Part of the issue was that she was not a native English speaker, so there was a miscommunication as to what "bag" meant. I would have preferred for her to have clearly let me know at the front counter that any bag including a carry-on cost $99. It would have had the same outcome, as I had to take my carry-on. But it got hectic at the last minute at the gate itself. The baggage policy should have mentioned "including carry-ons" when we first spoke.

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