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Cheapest flight tickets

$95

Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Average price of a round trip

$327

Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Flight duration

6h23

A flight from New York to San Francisco takes on average 6h23.

Best time

November

According to user searches, the ideal month to go to San Francisco is November.

What is the cheapest month for this flight?

* The prices shown are an average per month of the prices found by Liligo users during the last 30 days.

Tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to San Francisco

Check out our tips for booking your flight to San Francisco (USA) from New York (USA) at the cheapest possible price.

Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is August, with an average flight ticket price of $197 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of June, July and September.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 8 days before the departure date.

The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Alaska Airlines. A ticket from the airline Alaska Airlines to San Francisco costs on average $268.
The airlines that offer the most flights are Alaska Airlines and Alaska Airlines.

Price of flight tickets from New York to San Francisco

Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:

  • Flight ticket prices range from $95 to $980
  • The average price of a flight ticket is about $327
  • Prices are lowest for stays in the month of August
  • The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: August
info departure city :
New York, USA
airports :
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
West 30th St. Heliport (JRA)
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Skyports Spb. (QNY)
East 34th St. Heliport (TSS)
Downtown Manhattan Heliport (JRB)
Teterboro Airport (TEB)
local time :

New York is a city in the country USA, the time zone is GMT . In New York, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 22°C, with a minimum of 17°C and a maximum of 27°C.

The city of New York (NYC) has 7 airport(s): John F. Kennedy, West 30th St. Heliport, LaGuardia, Skyports Spb., East 34th St. Heliport, Downtown Manhattan Heliport and Teterboro

destination info :
San Francisco, USA
airport :
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
local time :

San Francisco is in the country USA, the time zone is GMT . In San Francisco, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 15°C, with a minimum of 13°C and a maximum of 17°C.

The city of San Francisco has 1 airport(s): San Francisco

Useful info about San Francisco

What is the least touristic period to go to San Francisco?

If you want to visit San Francisco during the least touristic period, choose the month of November.

What is the most popular time to travel to San Francisco?

In San Francisco, the most popular month is June. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.

When should I book my flight from New York to San Francisco?

According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 8 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 2 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 100% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from New York to San Francisco is Thursday.

What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between New York and San Francisco?

When you leave, you can leave from John F. Kennedy or LaGuardia, and you will arrive at San Francisco or San Jose-Norman Y. Mineta.

How to reach New York airport from the city centre?

The airport John F. Kennedy is located 24 km, West 30th St. Heliport is located 4 km, LaGuardia is located 15 km, Skyports Spb. is located 4 km, East 34th St. Heliport is located 5 km, Downtown Manhattan Heliport is located 1 km or Teterboro is located 15 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transportation, taking a taxi, or renting a car.

Are there other means of transportation to go from New York to San Francisco?

The journey from New York to San Francisco can also be done by train. Search on Liligo to compare the different means of transportation.

Are there big differences in weather between New York and San Francisco?

In summer, the average temperature is 17°C in San Francisco and 24°C in New York. The average rainfall in summer is 2 mm in San Francisco and 131 mm in New York. In summer, it is warmer in New York and it rains less in San Francisco. In winter, it is colder in San Francisco and it rains more in New York.

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