Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
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The cheapest flights right now
New York – San Francisco
Outbound – Oct 24, 2026
direct
6h 33m Return – Oct 31, 2026
direct
5h 22m $398
today
New York – San Francisco
Outbound – Nov 24, 2026
direct
6h 48m Return – Dec 3, 2026
direct
5h 31m $396
yesterday
New York – San Francisco
Outbound – Oct 31, 2026
direct
6h 28m Return – Nov 8, 2026
direct
5h 29m $407
today
New York – San Francisco
Outbound – Oct 29, 2026
direct
6h 34m Return – Nov 5, 2026
direct
5h 29m $406
3 days ago
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Cheapest flight tickets
$148
Average price of a round trip
$349
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
6h28
A flight from New York to San Francisco takes on average 6h28.
Best time
December
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to San Francisco is December.
What is the cheapest month for this flight?
Monthly price data (Table View)
October
Oct
$275
November
Nov
$0
December
Dec
$172
January
Jan
$0
February
Feb
$0
March
Mar
$0
April
Apr
$218
May
May
$373
June
Jun
$233
July
Jul
$444
August
Aug
$203
September
Sep
$323
* The prices shown are an average per month of the prices found by Liligo users during the last 30 days.
The best flight deals for a week
New York – San Francisco
Outbound – Oct 24, 2026
direct
6h 33m Return – Oct 31, 2026
direct
5h 22m $398
today
New York – San Francisco
Outbound – Oct 31, 2026
direct
6h 28m Return – Nov 8, 2026
direct
5h 29m $407
today
New York – San Francisco
Outbound – Oct 31, 2026
direct
6h 40m Return – Nov 8, 2026
direct
5h 29m $404
today
New York – San Francisco
Outbound – Oct 24, 2026
direct
6h 23m Return – Nov 1, 2026
direct
5h 29m $455
today
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
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 October, with an average flight ticket price of $131 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of September, May and December.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 31 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Southwest Airlines. A ticket from the airline Southwest Airlines to San Francisco costs on average $146.
The airlines that offer the most flights are Alaska Airlines, JetBlue 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 $148 to $801
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $349
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of October
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: September
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 [[timezone]]. In New York, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 18°C, with a minimum of 15°C and a maximum of 22°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 [[timezone]]. In San Francisco, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 16°C, with a minimum of 14°C and a maximum of 18°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 December.
What is the most popular time to travel to San Francisco?
In San Francisco, the most popular month is September. 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 31 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 5 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight from New York to San Francisco is Saturday.
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 Oakland, 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?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
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 134 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.
