Cheap Flights from New York to San Francisco
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October 20 - October 27
JFK - San Francisco
$407
$194
Round trip
September 22 - September 29
LGA - San Francisco
$320
$204
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October 7 - October 14
JFK - San Francisco
$421
$204
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November 12 - November 17
JFK - San Francisco
$345
$205
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October 21 - October 28
LGA - San Francisco
$513
$206
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September 22 - September 29
JFK - San Francisco
$300
$211
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September 1 - September 2
LGA - San Francisco
$316
$214
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September 22 - September 28
JFK - San Francisco
$300
$214
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September 2 - September 14
JFK - San Francisco
$254
$214
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September 17 - September 22
JFK - San Francisco
$298
$214
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Insights for flights from New York to San Francisco
How much is a round trip from New York to San Francisco
Regular price: $320 - $434
Prices for flights from New York to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from New York to San Francisco is typically between $320 and $434. The current lowest deal is $194 with JetBlue Airways, for travel from Oct 20-Oct 27.
now $194
Low $320
High $434
The cheapest time to fly from New York to San Francisco
The cheapest month to fly from NYC to SFO is January, with a median price of $174. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $602. Prices are generally lower from January to December.
January
Flights from $174
August
Flights from $602
Direct flights from New York to San Francisco
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Last-minute flights going from New York to San Francisco
Tue, Jul 14
LGA - San Francisco
New York (LGA) - San Francisco (SFO)
Frontier Airlines
$319
$248
One-way
Tue, Jul 14
LGA - San Francisco
New York (LGA) - San Francisco (SFO)
Frontier Airlines
$325
$248
One-way
Tue, Aug 11
LGA - San Francisco
New York (LGA) - San Francisco (SFO)
Southwest Airlines
$479
$278
One-way
Mon, Aug 17
EWR - San Francisco
New York (EWR) - San Francisco (SFO)
Deutsche Luft Hansa
$387
$246
One-way
Mon, Aug 17
LGA - San Francisco
New York (LGA) - San Francisco (SFO)
Southwest Airlines
$469
$273
One-way
Mon, Aug 17
LGA - San Francisco
New York (LGA) - San Francisco (SFO)
Southwest Airlines
$504
$292
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to San Francisco
Oct 21 - Oct 28
$513 → $206
60%
Dec 3 - Dec 6
$516 → $219
58%
Dec 1 - Dec 5
$514 → $238
54%
Oct 14 - Oct 21
$514 → $248
52%
Popular Airports to fly from New York to San Francisco
New York - San Francisco route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are below the typical level at $194.
Recent fares from New York to San Francisco are below the typical level, with deals around $194.
📅 Best time to fly
January is historically the cheapest month to fly.
Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from New York to San Francisco, with a median price of $174.
⏱️ Flight duration
Flights typically take 12h 27m.
Flights from New York to San Francisco typically take 12 hours and 27 minutes, covering a long-haul distance.
✈️ Airlines & availability
44% of deals are direct flights.
About 44% of recent deals for this route are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.
🏆 Airline highlight
JetBlue Airways offers a recent deal for $194.
A recent deal from New York to San Francisco was found on JetBlue Airways for $194 via Skyscanner.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals appear frequently, more than once a day.
Deals for flights from New York to San Francisco appear frequently, averaging over one deal per day.
New York main airports to depart from
John F. Kennedy International (JFK)
John F. Kennedy International Airport offers flights to San Francisco, providing a convenient option for travelers.
📍 ~20 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$194
LaGuardia (LGA)
LaGuardia Airport is an option for flights to San Francisco, serving the New York metropolitan area.
📍 ~10 km from New York city center (reachable by car or bus)
💸 Flights from ~$213
New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)
New York Stewart International Airport provides an alternative for flights to San Francisco from the wider New York area.
📍 ~70 km from New York city center (reachable by car or bus)
💸 Flights from ~$387
Newark Liberty International (EWR)
Newark Liberty International Airport offers flights to San Francisco, serving the New York metropolitan area.
📍 ~15 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$227
San Francisco main airports to arrive at
San Francisco International (SFO)
San Francisco International Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from New York to San Francisco.
📍 ~20 km from San Francisco (reachable by BART, SamTrans, car)
💸 Flights from ~$194
Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative
Oakland International (OAK)
Oakland International is a useful alternative with high flight frequency and direct BART access to San Francisco.
📍 ~19 km from San Francisco (reachable by public transit)
💸 Flights from ~$221
San Jose International (SJC)
San Jose International is a major airport serving the South Bay, often experiencing fewer weather-related delays.
📍 ~70 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$242
Sacramento International (SMF)
Sacramento International is a large-scale airport with a robust domestic network, suitable for northern and eastern metro areas.
📍 ~125 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$203
Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County (STS)
Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County is convenient for North Bay and Wine Country travelers, offering faster processes.
📍 ~90 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$348
Monterey Regional (MRY)
Monterey Regional is an alternative for southern coastal region travelers, providing a less crowded terminal environment.
📍 ~140 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$308
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Aug 31
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$2,316
$1,194
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$2,125
$1,169
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$2,138
$1,199
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$1,674
$1,128
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$1,949
$1,252
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$1,939
$1,277
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San Francisco, United States
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$1,852
$1,194
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Dec 11
San Francisco, United States
90% AI deal score
$1,878
$1,409
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San Francisco, United States
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$1,707
$1,216
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San Francisco, United States
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$1,661
$1,244
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San Francisco, United States
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$1,873
$1,283
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Jun 30
San Francisco, United States
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$1,851
$1,321
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San Francisco, United States
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$1,632
$1,069
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Sep 23
San Francisco, United States
90% AI deal score
$1,609
$1,097
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Sep 30
San Francisco, United States
90% AI deal score
$1,650
$1,113
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Dec 11
San Francisco, United States
89% AI deal score
$1,817
$1,409
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Dec 09
San Francisco, United States
89% AI deal score
$1,821
$1,409
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San Francisco, United States
89% AI deal score
$1,817
$1,409
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San Francisco, United States
89% AI deal score
$1,851
$1,409
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San Francisco, United States
89% AI deal score
$1,848
$1,409
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Aug 18
San Francisco, United States
89% AI deal score
$1,481
$1,145
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Jun 30
San Francisco, United States
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$1,666
$1,267
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Jun 27
San Francisco, United States
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$1,740
$1,310
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San Francisco, United States
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$1,435
$1,132
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San Francisco, United States
89% AI deal score
$1,650
$1,163
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Dec 09
San Francisco, United States
88% AI deal score
$1,728
$1,409
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Dec 11
San Francisco, United States
88% AI deal score
$1,748
$1,409
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Dec 04
San Francisco, United States
88% AI deal score
$1,807
$1,409
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San Francisco, United States
88% AI deal score
$1,731
$1,409
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Dec 05
San Francisco, United States
88% AI deal score
$1,815
$1,409
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San Francisco, United States
88% AI deal score
$1,751
$1,409
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San Francisco, United States
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$1,818
$1,409
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San Francisco, United States
88% AI deal score
$1,788
$1,409
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San Francisco, United States
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$1,820
$1,409
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San Francisco, United States
87% AI deal score
$1,738
$1,409
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San Francisco, United States
87% AI deal score
$1,719
$1,409
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San Francisco, United States
87% AI deal score
$1,706
$1,409
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San Francisco, United States
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$1,707
$1,409
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San Francisco, United States
87% AI deal score
$1,714
$1,409
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San Francisco, United States
87% AI deal score
$1,737
$1,409
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San Francisco, United States
87% AI deal score
$1,727
$1,409
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Oct 01
San Francisco, United States
87% AI deal score
$1,618
$1,182
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Jul 02
San Francisco, United States
87% AI deal score
$1,419
$1,197
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Jun 27
San Francisco, United States
87% AI deal score
$1,477
$1,210
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San Francisco, United States
87% AI deal score
$1,477
$1,225
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Oct 27
San Francisco, United States
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$1,693
$1,247
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San Francisco, United States
83% AI deal score
$1,700
$1,409
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San Francisco, United States
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$1,698
$1,409
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San Francisco, United States
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$1,409
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San Francisco, United States
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$1,409
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San Francisco, United States
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$1,409
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San Francisco, United States
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$1,701
$1,409
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San Francisco, United States
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$1,716
$1,409
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San Francisco, United States
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San Francisco, United States
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San Francisco, United States
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San Francisco, United States
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San Francisco, United States
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$1,664
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San Francisco, United States
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$1,255
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San Francisco, United States
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$1,215
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San Francisco, United States
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$1,409
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San Francisco, United States
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San Francisco, United States
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$1,660
$1,433
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San Francisco, United States
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$1,433
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San Francisco, United States
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$1,484
$1,260
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San Francisco, United States
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$1,217
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$1,260
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$1,270
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San Francisco, United States
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San Francisco, United States
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$1,627
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San Francisco, United States
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$1,059
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San Francisco, United States
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$1,263
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San Francisco, United States
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$1,409
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San Francisco, United States
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San Francisco, United States
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San Francisco, United States
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San Francisco, United States
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San Francisco, United States
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San Francisco, United States
75% AI deal score
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San Francisco, United States
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San Francisco, United States
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