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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. New York to San Francisco flights typically cost between ₹ 61,365 and ₹ 36,474 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was ₹ 28,624 on Alaska Airlines (21 Sept-25 Sept). Find deals

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 9h 50m. Find deals

Question 2

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

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Over the past year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed. Find deals

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Atlanta (ATL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of one-stop itineraries from New York to San Francisco on Cheapflights. Find deals

Question 4

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

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.New York to San Francisco flights typically cost between ₹ 61,365 and ₹ 36,474 in September.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was ₹ 28,624 on Alaska Airlines (21 Sept-25 Sept). Find deals

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 34,996.

Question 7

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

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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.

Question 8

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

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Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 19m.

Question 9

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

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About 18% of weekly flights between New York and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 185 minutes.

Question 10

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

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Delta, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines can get you from New York to San Francisco in just under 6h 22m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 18m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4149 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 11

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

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According to our current data, Alaska Airlines (₹ 14,593), JetBlue (₹ 22,685), and United Airlines (₹ 37,030) 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.

Question 12

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

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For one-way options, check prices for Hawaiian Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as ₹ 7,886. Users have also found prices from ₹ 8,798 and ₹ 10,106 on Alaska Airlines and Frontier, respectively.

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Francisco (average of ₹ 34,655). Flying from New York to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 51,026). 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.

Question 15

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

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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. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 16

Weekly flight availability from New York to San Francisco

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The most flights from NYC to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (164 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (87 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Question 19

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

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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.

Question 20

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

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Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for ₹ 12,670. While the most popular route (Newark - San Francisco) can be booked for ₹ 50,547 on average, our data indicates ₹ 42,095 when flying from New York to San Francisco.

Question 21

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

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No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from New York to San Francisco consider choosing TAP AIR PORTUGAL(89%), Icelandair(86%) or China Southern(85%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 22

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New York to San Francisco?

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Consider Alaska Airlines, United Airlines or JetBlue when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from New York to San Francisco.

Question 23

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to SFO?

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Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 45% on flights from New York to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Question 24

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from New York?

Accepted Answer

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 119 daily inbound flights from New York from 3 different airlines.

Question 25

Can I find deals for flights from New York to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on New York to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 26

How can I find direct flights from New York to San Francisco?

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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.

Question 27

Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to San Francisco?

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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.

Question 28

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from New York to San Francisco?

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Deals for New York to San Francisco flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 29

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from New York to San Francisco?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from New York to San Francisco by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 30

Can Cheapflights find flights from New York to San Francisco with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to San Francisco from New York? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 31

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from New York to San Francisco become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to San Francisco from New York today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	₹ 28,624
One-way from	₹ 15,700
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	January
Average price	₹ 48,537
Good round-trip deal	₹ 29,372 or less
Good one-way deal	₹ 13,815 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest₹ 14,593	Average₹ 36,908	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Alaska Airlines flights
JetBlue	Cheapest₹ 22,685	Average₹ 41,188	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search JetBlue flights
United Airlines	Cheapest₹ 37,030	Average₹ 53,304	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

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