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

Southwest, Delta, and Alaska Airlines can get you from New York to San Francisco in just under 6h 17m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 23m. 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, Alaska Airlines (₹ 14,562), JetBlue (₹ 22,637), and United Airlines (₹ 39,548) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to San Francisco. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 65% 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 ₹ 8,779. Users have also found prices from ₹ 10,345 and ₹ 10,833 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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.

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).

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 cheapest flights from New York to San Francisco?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for ₹ 15,706. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for ₹ 38,977 on average, our data indicates ₹ 41,199 when flying 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 Philippine Airlines(100%), Japan Airlines(83%) or TAP AIR PORTUGAL(77%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

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.

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

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?

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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.

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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 ₹ 31,239). Flying from New York to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 54,836). 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 44% 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 Friday (154 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (109 on average).

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 ₹ 37,449 and ₹ 65,058 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 30,953 on Southwest (16 Oct–19 Oct).

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

Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% 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 ₹ 34,055.

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 20% of weekly flights between New York and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 182 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 17% 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

12,811 reviews

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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

12,811 reviews

Alaska Airlines

7.9

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12,811 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Delta

7.8

Good

8,505 reviews

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

12,811 reviews

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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

2,817 reviews

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

12,811 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

JetBlue

7.1

Good

3,031 reviews

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

12,811 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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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 127 daily inbound flights from New York from 3 different airlines.
How long is the flight from New York to San Francisco?
Southwest, Delta, and Alaska Airlines can get you from New York to San Francisco in just under 6h 17m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 23m. 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, Alaska Airlines (₹ 14,562), JetBlue (₹ 22,637), and United Airlines (₹ 39,548) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to San Francisco. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 65% 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 ₹ 8,779. Users have also found prices from ₹ 10,345 and ₹ 10,833 on American 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 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 Philippine Airlines(100%), Japan Airlines(83%) or TAP AIR PORTUGAL(77%), 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 ₹ 15,706. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for ₹ 38,977 on average, our data indicates ₹ 41,199 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 ₹ 31,239). Flying from New York to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 54,836). 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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Alaska Airlines	Cheapest₹ 14,562	Average₹ 34,802	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Alaska Airlines flights
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Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 44% 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 Friday (154 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (109 on average).

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 ₹ 37,449 and ₹ 65,058 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 30,953 on Southwest (16 Oct–19 Oct).

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

Share of one-stop return flights from New York to San Francisco chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% 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?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from New York to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Chicago (ORD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 34,055.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from New York to San Francisco, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

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?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from New York to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

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 20% of weekly flights between New York and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 182 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 17% 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.

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New York to San Francisco flights typically cost between ₹ 37,449 and ₹ 65,058 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 30,953 on Southwest (16 Oct–19 Oct).