Cheap flights from New York to San Francisco from $82

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Alaska Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 12:40 pmJFK-SFO
6h 10mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 10:17 pmSFO-JFK
5h 47mnonstop
$113Alaska Airlines
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Sun, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 12
Southwest Logo
4:00 pm - 9:35 pmLGA-SFO
8h 35m1 stop
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9:55 am - 9:25 pmSFO-LGA
8h 30m1 stop
$159Southwest
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Sat, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 6
American Airlines Logo
9:29 am - 5:59 pmLGA-SFO
11h 30m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:21 pmSFO-LGA
11h 21m1 stop
$185American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 8
Frontier Logo
1:00 pm - 10:35 pmJFK-SFO
12h 35m1 stop
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3:42 pm - 5:30 amSFO-JFK
10h 48m1 stop
$189Frontier
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Thu, Aug 7 - Thu, Aug 14
Frontier Logo
1:01 pm - 9:21 pmJFK-SFO
11h 20m1 stop
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3:23 pm - 5:30 amSFO-JFK
11h 07m1 stop
$192Frontier
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Sun, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 12
American Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 9:28 pmLGA-SFO
12h 58m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:25 pm - 1:15 pmSFO-LGA
10h 50m1 stop
$199American Airlines
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Sat, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 14
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 10:39 amEWR-SFO
6h 09mnonstop
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10:17 pm - 6:59 amSFO-EWR
5h 42mnonstop
$225Hawaiian Airlines
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Sat, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 6
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
4:28 pm - 9:43 pmJFK-SFO
8h 15m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 10:17 pmSFO-JFK
5h 47mnonstop
$236Hawaiian Airlines
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Sat, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 6
JetBlue Logo
9:59 pm - 1:43 amJFK-SFO
6h 44mnonstop
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6:00 am - 2:42 pmSFO-JFK
5h 42mnonstop
$249JetBlue
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Sat, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 6
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7:59 pm - 11:43 pmJFK-SFO
6h 44mnonstop
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4:30 pm - 12:59 amSFO-JFK
5h 29mnonstop
$254JetBlue
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Tue, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 26

Frontier flights from New York to San Francisco

Our best Frontier deals on New York to San Francisco flight tickets
Frontier
Jul 24
JFK1:05 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
12h 30m
1 stop
SFO10:35 pmSan Francisco
Jul 27
SFO6:52 pmSan Francisco
7h 38m
1 stop
JFK5:30 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Frontier
Sep 7
JFK1:01 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
11h 20m
1 stop
SFO9:21 pmSan Francisco
Sep 12
SFO3:23 pmSan Francisco
11h 07m
1 stop
JFK5:30 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Frontier
Sep 14
JFK1:01 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
11h 20m
1 stop
SFO9:21 pmSan Francisco
Sep 18
SFO5:05 pmSan Francisco
9h 25m
1 stop
JFK5:30 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Hawaiian Airlines flights from New York to San Francisco

Our best Hawaiian Airlines deals on New York to San Francisco flight tickets
Hawaiian Airlines
Aug 30
EWR7:30 amNewark
6h 09m
SFO10:39 amSan Francisco
Sep 6
SFO10:17 pmSan Francisco
5h 42m
EWR6:59 amNewark
Hawaiian Airlines
Aug 30
JFK4:28 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
8h 15m
1 stop
SFO9:43 pmSan Francisco
Sep 6
SFO1:30 pmSan Francisco
5h 47m
JFK10:17 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Hawaiian Airlines
Aug 30
EWR7:30 amNewark
6h 09m
SFO10:39 amSan Francisco
Sep 6
SFO10:17 pmSan Francisco
5h 42m
EWR6:59 amNewark

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from New York to San Francisco

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and San Francisco?

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of February, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $357.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

The cheapest day to depart from New York to San Francisco is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $432. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $601.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

Our data shows that the cheapest New York to San Francisco flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to San Francisco in the evening for as low as $413. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $512.

What is the cheapest New York to San Francisco flight route?

Fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco for the best New York - San Francisco flight prices

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $404 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from New York for as low as $343 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on New York to San Francisco flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on New York to San Francisco flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on New York to San Francisco flights?

You could potentially save up to 20% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to San Francisco flight.

How have New York to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of July 2025, prices for New York to San Francisco flights are approximately 1% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from New York to San Francisco

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from New York to San Francisco according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best Price Found

$82

Fastest flight time

6h 07m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Francisco

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Francisco from New York in the past 72 hours is $82. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $113.
The fastest flight from New York to San Francisco takes 6h 07m
Direct flights go from New York to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)

  • How far is New York to San Francisco by plane?

    San Francisco is 2563.5 mi away from New York. By plane, this route typically takes 6h 07m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to San Francisco Airport?

    Prices for flights from New York to San Francisco Airport were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to San Francisco Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from New York to San Francisco Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to San Francisco Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Francisco Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from New York to San Francisco?

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Best airlines flying from New York to San Francisco

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Rating
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $83Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,055 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $95Free CancellationRating
5.9
3,271 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $124Free CancellationRating
7.3
2,910 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $148Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,561 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $176Free CancellationRating
6.9
335 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $206Free CancellationRating
8.0
10,000 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $218Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,952 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $256Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,846 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $258Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $282Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,250 reviews
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  • Alaska Airlines Flights From New York to San Francisco

    Alaska Airlines flight deals from New York to San Francisco start from $206 round-trip. Over the 25 Alaska Airlines flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $430 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

  • Delta Flights From New York to San Francisco

    The best Delta deal for New York to San Francisco flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was $218, round-trip. It should be noted that an average Delta flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at $404 round-trip. Delta operates 23 flights out of New York into San Francisco in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 7,952 Delta reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 8.0/10.


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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from New York to San Francisco?

Finding the right flight to San Francisco from New York is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. Options that can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to San Francisco quick and easy, saving you time and money.

Can I find flights from New York to San Francisco with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to San Francisco from New York with this policy.

How can momondo help me find flights from New York to San Francisco?

momondo offers useful filters to help you find the right flight. Choose specific flight times, airports or even what payment method you prefer. We have numerous options to help you book your ideal flight from New York to San Francisco.

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