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Cheap flights from New York to San Francisco from ₹ 18,224

NYC — SFO
31 Oct — 7 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to San Francisco are usually found in January or February, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from New York to San Francisco

Tue 27/1017:30 -
2 stops17h 49m
Fri 30/1022:17 -
1 stop14h 44m
Deal found 28/9₹ 33,763
Wed 2/1215:45 -
1 stop10h 41m
Thu 10/1207:30 -
1 stop9h 20m
Deal found 30/9₹ 35,106
Fri 4/1209:30 -
1 stop9h 03m
Sun 6/1221:00 -
1 stop8h 59m
Deal found 1/10₹ 35,202
Wed 30/917:26 -
Nonstop6h 16m
Mon 5/1022:23 -
Nonstop5h 41m
Deal found 28/9₹ 35,586
Fri 4/1206:30 -
Nonstop6h 34m
Sun 13/1207:30 -
1 stop9h 20m
Deal found 30/9₹ 35,682
Wed 2/1206:40 -
Nonstop6h 34m
Mon 7/1207:30 -
1 stop9h 20m
Deal found 1/10₹ 35,778
Sun 6/1208:10 -
Nonstop6h 46m
Fri 11/1221:00 -
1 stop8h 59m
Deal found 30/9₹ 35,873
Wed 18/1106:40 -
1 stop9h 36m
Tue 8/1207:30 -
1 stop9h 20m
Deal found 30/9₹ 36,065
Tue 8/1214:29 -
1 stop10h 55m
Mon 14/1221:00 -
1 stop9h 02m
Deal found 30/9₹ 36,161
Wed 2/1219:05 -
Nonstop6h 45m
Wed 9/1211:55 -
Nonstop5h 34m
Deal found 30/9₹ 36,161
Wed 2/1215:45 -
1 stop10h 41m
Fri 4/1213:20 -
Nonstop5h 40m
Deal found 1/10₹ 36,257
Thu 3/1215:45 -
1 stop10h 41m
Mon 14/1210:51 -
Nonstop5h 34m
Deal found 30/9₹ 36,545

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Round-trip from

₹ 33,763

One-way from

₹ 18,224

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January

Average price

₹ 44,410

Good round-trip deal

₹ 34,185 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 25,744 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 27/10-30/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 33m total
  • New York to San Francisco
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JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 6/12-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 46m total
  • New York to San Francisco
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New YorkSan Francisco

LGA New York LaGuardia - SFO San Francisco

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 11/12

17:05-23:20

1 stop9h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 19,088

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA New York LaGuardia - SFO San Francisco

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 24/10

15:59-00:07

1 stop11h 08m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 19,471

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA New York LaGuardia - SFO San Francisco

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 8/1

13:29-22:34

1 stop12h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 19,567

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SFO San Francisco

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/11

13:26-20:55

1 stop10h 29m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 19,951

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SFO San Francisco

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 24/10

15:30-00:50

1 stop12h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 19,951

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA New York LaGuardia - SFO San Francisco

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sun 6/12

06:00-10:58

1 stop7h 58m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 20,047

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR Newark - SFO San Francisco

EWRSFO

Newark

Thu 19/11

07:00-10:27

Nonstop6h 27m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 20,047

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SFO San Francisco

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 14/11

11:10-14:45

Nonstop6h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 20,047

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SFO San Francisco

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 31/10

07:00-10:30

Nonstop6h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 20,047

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SFO San Francisco

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/11

11:30-15:03

Nonstop6h 33m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 20,047

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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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Francisco (average of ₹ 31,845). Flying from New York to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 55,153). 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?

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 41% on flights from New York to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from New York to San Francisco

The most flights from NYC to SFO are scheduled on a Wednesday (139 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (33 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
New York to San Francisco flights typically cost between ₹ 33,188 and ₹ 62,635 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 33,763 on Frontier (27 Oct–30 Oct).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from New York to San Francisco?

Atlanta (ATL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from New York to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from New York to San Francisco?

Chicago (ORD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 34,193.

What’s the fastest stopover option from New York to San Francisco?

Flights via Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 51m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from New York to San Francisco?

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 48m.

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

About 21% of weekly flights between New York and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 177 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 Thursday 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 18% of flights being delayed.

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

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 84 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines,Delta, andHawaiian Airlines 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
13,002 reviews
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Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,002 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,002 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,617 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,002 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,809 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,002 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.
JetBlue
7.1
Good
3,043 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,002 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 77 daily inbound flights from New York from 4 different airlines.

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

    JetBlue, Southwest, and Delta can get you from New York to San Francisco in just under 6h 33m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 17m. 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, American Airlines (₹ 13,756), Alaska Airlines (₹ 13,952), and JetBlue (₹ 22,729) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to San Francisco. American Airlines is currently priced 69% 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 American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as ₹ 10,539. Users have also found prices from ₹ 10,877 and ₹ 11,199 on Delta and Frontier, 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 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 Fiji Airways(81%), Philippine Airlines(79%) or Korean Air(75%), 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 ₹ 18,071. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for ₹ 39,039 on average, our data indicates ₹ 42,502 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Francisco (average of ₹ 31,845). Flying from New York to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 55,153). 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 4 airlines flying from New York to San Francisco

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest₹ 13,756Average₹ 35,756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest₹ 13,952Average₹ 38,022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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JetBlueCheapest₹ 22,729Average₹ 41,418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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United AirlinesCheapest₹ 43,048Average₹ 63,575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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