Cheap flights from New York to San Francisco from ₹ 6,992

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 28/9. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
NYC — SFO
3 Oct — 10 Oct1
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The best prices from New York to San Francisco are usually found in February or January, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

How to find the cheapest flight from New York (NYC) to San Francisco (SFO)

All the information you need to plan the best NYC to SFO flight in 2023: compare New York to San Francisco flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in San Francisco.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

₹ 8,481,129

One-way from

₹ 7,491
High demand for flights, 30% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 31% potential price drop
From New York (NYC) to San Francisco
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to San Francisco

NYC - SFO

Price

₹ 101,897 - ₹ 189,260

SFO

Temperature

11 - 17 °C

SFO

Rainfall

0 - 112 mm

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

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Monday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 51 days in advance, which can save you up to 37% on flights from New York to San Francisco compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 51 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at ₹ 36,289. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from ₹ 47,942.

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

Flights from New York to San Francisco lean towards being more expensive in June. Prices are generally better when you fly from New York to San Francisco in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at ₹ 16,480.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to San Francisco (NYC - SFO)?

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 52% on flights from New York to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Cheap Delta flights from New York to San Francisco

Peruse some of the lowest-priced Delta flights we've found from New York to San Francisco. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
  • If you’re travelling from New York to San Francisco, one of the more common airlines travelling that route is Delta. Flights from Delta travelling this route typically cost ₹ 300 RT. This price is typically 6020% more expensive than other airlines that offer New York to San Francisco flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was ₹ 183. The most popular departure airport in New York when flying to San Francisco is New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting San Francisco is San Francisco Airport. When flying from New York to San Francisco, Delta flights are 7% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap JetBlue flights from New York to San Francisco

Some of the best deals we've found on JetBlue flights travelling from New York to San Francisco. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
  • JetBlue is one of the most popular airlines used for those travelling from New York to San Francisco. New York to San Francisco flights are typically 3721% cheaper than other airlines traveling the same route. Flights from JetBlue typically cost ₹ 388 RT. The cheapest JetBlue flight found for this route was ₹ 233. New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is the most common New York airport to take off from when flying to San Francisco. San Francisco Airport is the most popular arrival airport in San Francisco. When flying from New York to San Francisco, JetBlue flights are 5% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap New York to San Francisco flights in September & October 2023

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One-way flights to San Francisco from New York

The cheapest one-way flights from New York to San Francisco
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₹ 13,983 - ₹ 27,467

Route

Depart

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Price

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Thu 2/11

Nonstop6h 24m

San Francisco

Mon 6/11

Nonstop5h 28m

₹ 13,983

New York John F Kennedy IntlSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 25/10

Nonstop6h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 25/10

Nonstop5h 42m

₹ 14,399

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Thu 26/10

Nonstop6h 23m

San Francisco

Sat 4/11

Nonstop5h 28m

₹ 14,815

New York John F Kennedy IntlSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 17/10

Nonstop6h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 24/10

Nonstop5h 20m

₹ 14,815

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Sat 28/10

2 stops17h 36m

San Francisco

Tue 31/10

1 stop17h 18m

₹ 16,314

New York LaGuardiaSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 23/11

1 stop10h 12m

San Francisco

Tue 28/11

1 stop8h 19m

₹ 18,061

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Tue 20/2

1 stop8h 23m

San Francisco

Wed 28/2

1 stop7h 28m

₹ 18,644

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Thu 19/10

Nonstop6h 08m

San Francisco

Mon 23/10

Nonstop5h 18m

₹ 24,803

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Fri 15/12

1 stop8h 08m

San Francisco

Sun 24/12

1 stop7h 49m

₹ 27,467

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Deals found on 28/9

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

To help decide which airline to fly from New York to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Delta, JetBlue and Alaska Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,394 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,394 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,394 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,394 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Southwest
7.6
Good
1,521 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,394 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Sun Country Air
7.4
Good
94 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,394 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,394 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about New York to San Francisco flights.

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 143 daily inbound flights from New York from 5 different airlines.

Can I find flights from New York to San Francisco for under ₹ 14,000 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from New York to San Francisco for under ₹ 14,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Alaska Airlines for just ₹ 13,983, but on average you can expect to pay ₹ 16,314.

Are there direct flights from New York to San Francisco for under ₹ 14,000 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from New York to San Francisco under ₹ 14,000. A good price for a direct flight from New York to San Francisco is less than ₹ 16,563.

Are there last-minute flights available from New York to San Francisco for under ₹ 24,900?

There are currently 20+ open flights from New York to San Francisco within the next 7 days for less than ₹ 24,900.

What days are direct flights available from New York to San Francisco?

Days when direct flights are available for this flight are: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How many flights depart from New York to San Francisco on average per day?

Per day, 65 flights depart from New York to San Francisco on average.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 29% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 40% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 31% of flight departures

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

Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta can get you from New York to San Francisco in just under 6h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 02m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4175 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 (₹ 13,983), JetBlue (₹ 14,399), and Delta (₹ 18,061) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to San Francisco. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 58% 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 Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as ₹ 6,992. Users have also found prices from ₹ 7,408 and ₹ 7,491 on JetBlue and Frontier, respectively.

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

What are the most popular airlines that fly 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 Aerolineas Argentinas(94%), Korean Air(88%) or Kenya Airways(88%), 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 ₹ 8,233. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for ₹ 14,815 on average our data indicates ₹ 15,469 when flying from New York to San Francisco.

What does JFK to SFO mean?

JFK stands for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, while SFO stands for San Francisco Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Newark Airport (EWR), New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), New Windsor Stewart Airport (SWF), New York Skyports SPB Airport (NYS).

Top 5 airlines flying from New York to San Francisco

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from New York to San Francisco choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest₹ 15,266Average₹ 25,000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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American AirlinesCheapest₹ 17,877Average₹ 18,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest₹ 19,383Average₹ 32,278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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JetBlueCheapest₹ 20,677Average₹ 30,613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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United AirlinesCheapest₹ 23,579Average₹ 46,400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hourly flight availability from New York to San Francisco

See what time of day planes typically take off from New York to San Francisco
11%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
33%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
39%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
17%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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6 AM
Noon
6 PM

Weekly flight availability from New York to San Francisco

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from New York to San Francisco
Monday157daily flights
Tuesday143daily flights
Wednesday148daily flights
Thursday152daily flights
Friday152daily flights
Saturday112daily flights
Sunday141daily flights

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