How many flights from New York to San Francisco are non-stop?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 36.7% of flights from New York to San Francisco were non-stop. For flights with connections, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route involve at least one stop.

How many hours is the flight from New York to San Francisco?

The typical direct flight from New York to San Francisco has a median duration of 6 hours and 25 minutes. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases to 10 hours and 16 minutes. The air distance covered on this route is approximately 4153 kilometers, contributing to the substantial flight duration.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from New York to San Francisco?

Historically, good prices on flights from New York to San Francisco are classified as frequent. This suggests that travelers often have opportunities to find favorable deals on this route. The consistent availability of good prices makes it a route where diligent searching can often yield savings.

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New York to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to San Francisco

Flights from New York to San Francisco cover a substantial distance of 4153 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This means you can expect a significant travel time, often involving connections, to bridge the continental United States. The journey connects two major US cities, making it a popular route for both business and leisure travelers.

For those seeking cheap flights from New York to San Francisco, fares typically range from $349–$703, with a median of $500. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route, and approximately 7% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, so monitoring prices can be beneficial.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from New York to San Francisco, January stands out with a median fare of just $174. Other cost-effective months include April, with a median fare of $274, and November, where the median fare is $289. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median.

When flying from New York to San Francisco, a typical journey takes about 6h 25m, including connections. However, most itineraries on this route are not direct; only 36.7% of recent fares were for non-stop flights. For the majority of itineraries that involve connections, you can expect to make two stopovers.

How much is a round trip from New York to San Francisco

Regular price: $347 - $452

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from New York to San Francisco.

The regular price range for flights from New York to San Francisco is between $347 and $452. The current lowest deal is $270 with Southwest Airlines for travel from Oct 21-Oct 27.

now $270

Low $347

High $452

The cheapest time to fly from New York to San Francisco

Flights from NYC to SFO are cheapest in January, with a median price of $174. The most expensive month to fly is February, with a median price of $713. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $174

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $713

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to San Francisco

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from New York to San Francisco

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - San Francisco

New York (EWR) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$340

$329

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - San Francisco

New York (LGA) - San Francisco (SFO)

JetBlue Airways

$381

$331

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - San Francisco

New York (LGA) - San Francisco (SFO)

JetBlue Airways

$488

$337

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - San Francisco

New York (LGA) - San Francisco (SFO)

JetBlue Airways

$465

$359

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - San Francisco

New York (JFK) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$395

$367

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - San Francisco

New York (EWR) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$268

$289

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to San Francisco

4 nights

Feb 18 - Feb 22

$764 → $307

60%

8 nights

Feb 16 - Feb 24

$723 → $270

63%

14 nights

Feb 10 - Feb 24

$692 → $269

61%

3 nights

Feb 13 - Feb 16

$753 → $404

46%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to San Francisco

New York - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for NYC to SFO are above the typical level at $270.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the lowest prices

Historically, January offers the lowest median prices at $174 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 6h 25m

The median flight duration for a direct flight from NYC to SFO is 6h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 63.3% of options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers a notable deal

Southwest Airlines has a deal for $270 from October 21-October 27.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from NYC to SFO are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

New York main airports to depart from

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

Newark Liberty International offers flights to San Francisco, potentially providing a more budget-friendly option.

📍 ~14 km from New York (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$253

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

John F. Kennedy International is a major hub for flights to San Francisco, offering a wide range of choices.

📍 ~21 km from New York (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$300

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia provides another option for departing to San Francisco, conveniently located for many travelers.

📍 ~13 km from New York (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$290

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport offers an alternative departure point for flights to San Francisco.

📍 ~88 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$371

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a major hub for flights arriving in the San Francisco Bay Area.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$252

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

San Francisco, United States

93% AI deal score

$3,117

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Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From LGA

Elite

Sep 26

San Francisco, United States

91% AI deal score

$1,927

$1,238

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United Airlines

Business Class

From LGA

Elite

Oct 02

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$1,704

$1,238

Save $466

United Airlines

Business Class

From LGA

Elite

Dec 30

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$1,834

$1,269

Save $565

United Airlines

Business Class

From LGA

Elite

Sep 15

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$1,951

$1,375

Save $576

United Airlines

Business Class

From LGA

Elite

Nov 07

San Francisco, United States

89% AI deal score

$1,617

$1,187

Save $430

United Airlines

Business Class

From LGA

Elite

Oct 02

San Francisco, United States

89% AI deal score

$1,668

$1,238

Save $430

United Airlines

Business Class

From LGA

Elite

Dec 30

San Francisco, United States

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$1,697

$1,269

Save $428

United Airlines

Business Class

From LGA

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Oct 24

San Francisco, United States

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$1,760

$1,395

Save $365

United Airlines

Business Class

From LGA

Elite

Oct 31

San Francisco, United States

87% AI deal score

$1,774

$1,395

Save $379

United Airlines

Business Class

From JFK

Elite

Dec 05

San Francisco, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,792

$1,467

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Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from New York to San Francisco is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket is around $437. For comparison, booking within 0-6 days of departure sees the average price rise to $813. Planning ahead by at least a month can lead to significant savings on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from New York to San Francisco is considered to be $349 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $500. Prices can vary, with 75% of tickets historically costing $703 or less. Aiming for prices at or below $349 can help travelers secure a favorable deal.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from New York to San Francisco include January, with a median price of $174, and April, with a median price of $274. November also typically offers lower prices, with a median of $289. These months tend to be more affordable compared to the annual median price of $500 for this route.

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New York to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from New York to San Francisco

Regular price: $347 - $452

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from New York to San Francisco.

The regular price range for flights from New York to San Francisco is between $347 and $452. The current lowest deal is $270 with Southwest Airlines for travel from Oct 21-Oct 27.

now $270

Low $347

High $452

The cheapest time to fly from New York to San Francisco

January

Cheapest

Flights from $174

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $713

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to San Francisco

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from New York to San Francisco

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - San Francisco

New York (EWR) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$340

$329

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - San Francisco

New York (LGA) - San Francisco (SFO)

JetBlue Airways

$381

$331

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - San Francisco

New York (LGA) - San Francisco (SFO)

JetBlue Airways

$488

$337

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - San Francisco

New York (LGA) - San Francisco (SFO)

JetBlue Airways

$465

$359

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - San Francisco

New York (JFK) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$395

$367

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - San Francisco

New York (EWR) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$268

$289

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to San Francisco

4 nights

Feb 18 - Feb 22

$764 → $307

60%

8 nights

Feb 16 - Feb 24

$723 → $270

63%

14 nights

Feb 10 - Feb 24

$692 → $269

61%

3 nights

Feb 13 - Feb 16

$753 → $404

46%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to San Francisco

New York - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for NYC to SFO are above the typical level at $270.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the lowest prices

Historically, January offers the lowest median prices at $174 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 6h 25m

The median flight duration for a direct flight from NYC to SFO is 6h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 63.3% of options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers a notable deal

Southwest Airlines has a deal for $270 from October 21-October 27.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from NYC to SFO are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

New York main airports to depart from

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

Newark Liberty International offers flights to San Francisco, potentially providing a more budget-friendly option.

📍 ~14 km from New York (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$253

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

John F. Kennedy International is a major hub for flights to San Francisco, offering a wide range of choices.

📍 ~21 km from New York (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$300

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia provides another option for departing to San Francisco, conveniently located for many travelers.

📍 ~13 km from New York (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$290

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport offers an alternative departure point for flights to San Francisco.

📍 ~88 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$371

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a major hub for flights arriving in the San Francisco Bay Area.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$252

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative, offering extensive domestic routes and direct BART rail access.

San Francisco, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,792

$1,467

Save $325

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Cheap Flights from New York to San Francisco

Today’s best flight deals from New York to San Francisco

New York to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from New York to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from New York to San Francisco

Direct flights from New York to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from New York to San Francisco

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to San Francisco

Popular Airports to fly from New York to San Francisco

New York - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in January for the lowest prices

Direct flights take 6h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant

Southwest Airlines offers a notable deal

Deals are frequent on this route

New York main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

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Which months have the cheapest flights from New York to San Francisco?

How many flights from New York to San Francisco are non-stop?

How many hours is the flight from New York to San Francisco?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from New York to San Francisco?

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New York to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from New York to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from New York to San Francisco

Direct flights from New York to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from New York to San Francisco

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to San Francisco

Popular Airports to fly from New York to San Francisco

New York - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in January for the lowest prices

Direct flights take 6h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant

Southwest Airlines offers a notable deal

Deals are frequent on this route

New York main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

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What is a good price for a flight from New York to San Francisco?

Which months have the cheapest flights from New York to San Francisco?