Cheap flights from New York to San Francisco

NYC — SFO
27 Aug — 3 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to San Francisco are usually found in February or March, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from New York to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 August 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 20,224

One-way from

₹ 11,681

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 37,833

Good round-trip deal

₹ 25,856 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 12,462 or less
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 14/11-14/11
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 59m total
  • New York to San Francisco
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 4/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 11h 00m total
  • New York to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (₹ 259,555 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 91,841 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to San Francisco.

Best time to book a flight from New York to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from New York with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New York to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from New York to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 86 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to San Francisco?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Francisco (average of ₹ 991). Flying from New York to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,223). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 August 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 28% on flights from New York to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from New York to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 17 August 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New York to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated 22 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines and JetBlue from New York to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from New York?

    Located just 19.0 km from the city centre, San Francisco is the airport most travellers will use when flying to San Francisco from New York. Booking flights from New York to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 132 daily inbound flights from New York from 5 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from New York to San Francisco?

    JetBlue, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from New York to San Francisco in just under 6h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4149 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to San Francisco round-trip?

    According to our current data, Alaska Airlines (₹ 12,896), Delta (₹ 17,315), and JetBlue (₹ 20,745) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to San Francisco. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 63% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to San Francisco one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as ₹ 11,681. Users have also found prices from ₹ 11,681 and ₹ 11,681 on United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to San Francisco?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to San Francisco?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from New York to San Francisco consider choosing TAP AIR PORTUGAL(98%), LATAM Airlines(95%) or Korean Air(93%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to San Francisco?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for ₹ 8,011. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for ₹ 23,450 on average our data indicates ₹ 29,805 when flying from New York to San Francisco.

  • 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 holiday 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Francisco (average of ₹ 991). Flying from New York to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,223). 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 5 airlines flying from New York to San Francisco

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from New York to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 22 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest₹ 12,896Average₹ 31,134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapest₹ 17,315Average₹ 21,631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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JetBlueCheapest₹ 20,745Average₹ 30,650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest₹ 21,663Average₹ 39,999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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United AirlinesCheapest₹ 31,990Average₹ 44,977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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