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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 one-way flights from New York to San Francisco.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from New York to San Francisco cost S$ 263 and was between Newark Airport and San Francisco. On average, the best prices are found if you fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco. The average price for a return flight for this route is S$ 1,350.

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 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 February, where tickets cost S$ 371 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is S$ 607 and S$ 589 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from New York to San Francisco, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 53 days before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between New York and San Francisco?

New York and San Francisco are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are United Airlines (15 flights per day), Delta (10 flights per day), and Alaska Airlines (7 flights per day).

Which airlines fly direct between New York and San Francisco?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from New York to San Francisco.
There are 5 airlines that fly direct from New York to San Francisco. They are: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Alaska Airlines at S$ 226 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Alaska Airlines.

How many flights are there between New York and San Francisco per day?

Each day, there are between 33 and 49 nonstop flights that take off from New York and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 6h 25m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 319 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between New York and San Francisco?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from New York to San Francisco?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from New York at 06:00 and will be landing in San Francisco at 09:24.

What’s the latest departure time from New York to San Francisco?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from New York to San Francisco jets off at 21:50 and lands at 01:32.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

August
Best time to beat the crowds (24% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)

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 return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns 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.

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.

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

    American Airlines, JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York to San Francisco flight route.

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

    The Boeing 777 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 oneworld 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.

  • 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 return 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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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 S$ 315 or less one-way and S$ 1,542 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, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New York to San Francisco

Monday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 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, +31 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +32 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, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +28 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +29 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 more

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directCondor
6h 13mJFK-SFO
directJapan Airlines
6h 24mJFK-SFO
directIcelandair
6h 24mJFK-SFO
directLOT
6h 41mJFK-SFO
directFiji Airways
6h 36mJFK-SFO
directDelta
6h 06mJFK-SFO
directAir Serbia
6h 27mJFK-SFO
directAir New Zealand
6h 38mEWR-SFO
directUnited Airlines
6h 17mEWR-SFO
directGOL
6h 44mJFK-SFO
directEL AL
6h 24mJFK-SFO
directQantas Airways
6h 24mJFK-SFO
directIberia
6h 36mJFK-SFO
directKorean Air
6h 06mJFK-SFO
directBrussels Airlines
6h 13mEWR-SFO
directSingapore Airlines
6h 24mJFK-SFO
directGulf Air
6h 36mJFK-SFO
directAmerican Airlines
6h 24mJFK-SFO
directKLM
6h 06mJFK-SFO
directQatar Airways
6h 24mJFK-SFO
directAir Europa
6h 39mJFK-SFO
directAustrian Airlines
5h 57mEWR-SFO
directAir France
6h 39mJFK-SFO
directKenya Airways
6h 24mJFK-SFO
directChina Eastern
6h 06mJFK-SFO
directAsiana Airlines
6h 28mEWR-SFO
directVirgin Australia
6h 24mEWR-SFO
directAeromexico
6h 24mJFK-SFO
directAlaska Airlines
6h 13mJFK-SFO
directRoyal Air Maroc
6h 24mJFK-SFO
directJetBlue
6h 24mJFK-SFO
directEtihad Airways
6h 09mJFK-SFO
directLATAM Airlines
6h 24mJFK-SFO
directChina Southern
6h 36mJFK-SFO
directFinnair
6h 38mJFK-SFO
directRoyal Jordanian
6h 24mJFK-SFO
directITA Airways
6h 06mJFK-SFO
directHawaiian Airlines
6h 27mJFK-SFO
directANA
6h 24mEWR-SFO
directLufthansa
6h 28mEWR-SFO
directTAP AIR PORTUGAL
6h 24mJFK-SFO
directVirgin Atlantic
6h 06mJFK-SFO
directBritish Airways
6h 24mJFK-SFO

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Cabin classes:

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