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Cheap flights from New York to San Francisco from ₹ 12,950

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 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SFO
2 May — 9 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to San Francisco are usually found in January or September, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday 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 2 April 2026.

Fri 15/513:30
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop12h 34m
Frontier
Sun 17/523:59
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop9h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 29/3₹ 23,199
Tue 21/406:00
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 30m
United Airlines
Tue 28/413:00
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/3₹ 24,037
Sat 2/509:30
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 35m
United Airlines
Thu 7/507:15
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/3₹ 24,131
Tue 21/417:45
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop8h 50m
Southwest
Wed 29/423:25
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop10h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 31/3₹ 24,317
Wed 12/814:45
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 03m
United Airlines
Mon 17/823:59
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/4₹ 24,317
Sat 2/507:10
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop8h 15m
United Airlines
Sat 23/500:50
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop7h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/4₹ 24,410
Sat 6/606:00
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 09m
United Airlines
Sat 12/923:59
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/4₹ 24,410
Wed 8/717:40
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop9h 30m
Southwest
Mon 13/723:40
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 2/4₹ 24,503
Tue 25/818:52
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 30/811:52
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop15h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/4₹ 24,503
Tue 21/410:10
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop10h 20m
Southwest
Tue 28/419:40
SFO
-
LGA
2 stops9h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 31/3₹ 24,783
Fri 1/506:00
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 3/507:15
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/3₹ 24,783
Thu 27/806:30
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop10h 40m
Southwest
Tue 1/919:25
SFO
-
LGA
2 stops9h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 2/4₹ 24,969

Find 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 2 April 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 23,199

One-way from

₹ 12,950

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

₹ 35,870

Good round-trip deal

₹ 14,202 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 13,827 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 16/5-19/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 05m total
  • New York to San Francisco
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 6/6
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 29m 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 2 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sun 24/5

06:00-11:09

1 stop8h 09m

San Francisco

Wed 27/5

00:50-11:17

1 stop7h 27m

₹ 25,342

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 20/4

21:40-01:23

Nonstop6h 43m

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

13:55-22:31

Nonstop5h 36m

₹ 25,994

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 23/4

15:45-19:22

Nonstop6h 37m

San Francisco

Mon 27/4

22:50-07:26

Nonstop5h 36m

₹ 25,994

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 24/4

09:30-18:28

1 stop11h 58m

San Francisco

Mon 27/4

23:11-07:59

Nonstop5h 48m

₹ 26,926

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 28/4

17:28-21:09

Nonstop6h 41m

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

09:00-22:59

1 stop10h 59m

₹ 26,926

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Sun 19/4

06:00-10:25

1 stop7h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 25/4

05:50-15:59

1 stop7h 09m

₹ 27,764

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 8/5

14:00-20:00

1 stop9h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 8/5

23:25-10:55

1 stop8h 30m

₹ 27,857

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 20/4

19:25-01:17

1 stop8h 52m

San Francisco

Fri 24/4

23:52-10:18

1 stop7h 26m

₹ 27,857

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 23/4

13:59-20:24

1 stop9h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 27/4

21:35-09:39

1 stop9h 04m

₹ 27,857

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 18/5

20:35-01:50

1 stop8h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 23/5

00:50-11:17

1 stop7h 27m

₹ 27,857

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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 13 March 2026.

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 66 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Francisco (average of ₹ 10,528). Flying from New York to San Francisco in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 18,447). 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 2 April 2026.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 8% on flights from New York to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 28 March 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New York to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings 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 2 April 2026.

The most flights from NYC to SFO are scheduled on a Wednesday (132 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (62 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from New York to San Francisco?

How often are flights from New York to San Francisco delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between New York and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 189 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

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 2 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines,Hawaiian Airlines, andJetBlue 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
7.9
Good
12,149 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,149 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,149 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,838 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,149 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

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
7.9
Good
12,149 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

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 17.7 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 107 daily inbound flights from New York from 4 different airlines.

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

    Frontier, United Airlines, and JetBlue can get you from New York to San Francisco in just under 6h 18m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 16m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4115 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 (₹ 14,202), Hawaiian Airlines (₹ 16,782), and JetBlue (₹ 22,077) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to San Francisco. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 61% 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 Hawaiian Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as ₹ 2,609. Users have also found prices from ₹ 8,562 and ₹ 10,074 on Alaska Airlines and Frontier, respectively.

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

    Most travellers choose Newark - San Francisco, New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco or New York LaGuardia - 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 JetBlue(85%), Royal Air Maroc(84%) or TAP AIR PORTUGAL(84%), 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 ₹ 10,194. While the most popular route (Newark - San Francisco) can be booked for ₹ 21,335 on average, our data indicates ₹ 27,065 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Francisco (average of ₹ 10,528). Flying from New York to San Francisco in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 18,447). 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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Discover the top 4 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 2 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest₹ 14,202Average₹ 35,646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest₹ 16,782Average₹ 42,750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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JetBlueCheapest₹ 22,077Average₹ 38,382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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United AirlinesCheapest₹ 34,190Average₹ 56,737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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