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Cheap flights from New York to San Francisco from ₹ 10,563

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SFO
8 Nov — 15 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to San Francisco are usually found in February or March, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from New York to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 October 2025.

Fri 31/1015:20LGA - SFO
1 stop8h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/1122:40SFO - LGA
1 stop7h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/10₹ 21,038
Thu 30/1006:50JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 30mJetBlue
Fri 14/1121:59SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 19mJetBlue
Deal found 8/10₹ 21,038
Wed 10/1207:00JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 35mDelta
Fri 9/114:20SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 35mDelta
Deal found 7/10₹ 21,481
Fri 31/1011:59LGA - SFO
1 stop8h 23mDelta
Sun 2/1122:57SFO - LGA
1 stop6h 52mDelta
Deal found 8/10₹ 21,925
Wed 29/1009:00EWR - SFO
1 stop10h 29mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/1121:09SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/10₹ 21,925
Thu 13/1116:51JFK - SFO
1 stop9h 59mAlaska Airlines
Mon 17/1113:35SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/10₹ 21,925
Fri 31/1015:20JFK - SFO
1 stop11h 39mJetBlue
Fri 7/1115:20SFO - JFK
1 stop12h 40mJetBlue
Deal found 8/10₹ 22,014
Fri 31/1010:25LGA - SFO
1 stop9h 40mSouthwest
Sat 8/1106:25SFO - LGA
1 stop10h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 7/10₹ 22,369
Wed 22/1007:30EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 11mAlaska Airlines
Fri 31/1021:09SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/10₹ 22,369
Fri 31/1021:55JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 34mDelta
Sat 8/1122:50SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 37mDelta
Deal found 8/10₹ 22,369
Fri 31/1015:25EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 16mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/1116:40SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/10₹ 22,547
Wed 3/1219:26EWR - SFO
1 stop15h 03mAlaska Airlines
Sat 13/1218:20SFO - EWR
1 stop8h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/10₹ 22,724

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 9 October 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 21,038

One-way from

₹ 10,563

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 33,909

Good round-trip deal

₹ 19,259 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 10,518 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 31/10-3/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 20m total
  • New York to San Francisco
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Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 1/11
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 32m total
  • New York to San Francisco
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New York to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 9 October 2025.
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New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 1/11

07:21-13:37

1 stop9h 16m

San Francisco

Tue 4/11

06:00-16:11

1 stop7h 11m

₹ 21,038

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 14/11

09:00-12:32

Nonstop6h 32m

San Francisco

Tue 18/11

07:05-15:39

Nonstop5h 34m

₹ 21,038

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 6/12

20:29-00:12

Nonstop6h 43m

San Francisco

Sat 13/12

07:00-15:28

Nonstop5h 28m

₹ 21,038

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 22/1

08:15-14:07

1 stop8h 52m

San Francisco

Sun 25/1

06:45-17:13

1 stop7h 28m

₹ 21,038

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 30/10

21:55-01:29

Nonstop6h 34m

San Francisco

Wed 5/11

13:20-21:59

Nonstop5h 39m

₹ 21,038

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 6/11

21:55-01:29

Nonstop6h 34m

San Francisco

Mon 10/11

21:15-05:40

Nonstop5h 25m

₹ 21,038

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/12

07:00-10:35

Nonstop6h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 7/1

12:15-20:59

Nonstop5h 44m

₹ 21,038

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/11

19:40-23:23

Nonstop6h 43m

San Francisco

Wed 12/11

07:05-15:39

Nonstop5h 34m

₹ 21,038

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 31/10

14:45-21:25

1 stop9h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 8/11

12:35-22:40

1 stop7h 05m

₹ 21,925

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Tue 24/2

16:10-22:59

1 stop9h 49m

San Francisco

Wed 25/2

08:00-16:42

Nonstop5h 42m

₹ 21,925

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

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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 3 October 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 56 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Francisco (average of ₹ 6,302). Flying from New York to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 16,866). 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 9 October 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% on flights from New York to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 5 October 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from New York to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 9 October 2025.

The most flights from NYC to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (153 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (88 on average).

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 9 October 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
11,045 reviews
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Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
11,045 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
11,045 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

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.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,909 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
11,045 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

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?

    Delta, JetBlue, and Southwest can get you from New York to San Francisco in just under 6h 43m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 57m. 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, Delta (₹ 17,632), Alaska Airlines (₹ 19,227), and JetBlue (₹ 21,124) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to San Francisco. Delta is currently priced 50% 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 United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as ₹ 10,563. Users have also found prices from ₹ 10,563 and ₹ 11,451 on Alaska Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

    Most travellers choose New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco, Newark - San Francisco or New Windsor Stewart - San Francisco when deciding on the best route 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(96%), ITA Airways(94%) or LATAM Airlines(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 ₹ 10,507. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for ₹ 37,992 on average, our data indicates ₹ 19,653 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Francisco (average of ₹ 6,302). Flying from New York to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 16,866). 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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DeltaCheapest₹ 17,632Average₹ 22,026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest₹ 19,227Average₹ 35,293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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JetBlueCheapest₹ 21,124Average₹ 30,766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest₹ 22,059Average₹ 40,730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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United AirlinesCheapest₹ 33,639Average₹ 45,799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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