Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from New York to San Francisco
The cheapest flights right now
New York – San Francisco
Outbound – Dec 5, 2026
direct
6h 34m Return – Dec 12, 2026
direct
5h 31m $294
2 days ago
New York – San Francisco
Outbound – Dec 5, 2026
direct
6h 36m Return – Dec 12, 2026
direct
5h 31m $285
2 days ago
New York – San Francisco
Outbound – Jan 7, 2027
direct
6h 44m Return – Jan 13, 2027
direct
5h 31m $315
2 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.
Today’s flight suggestion for New York - San Francisco
Outbound January 7, 2027 · Inbound January 13, 2027
Today’s suggestion
6:30 AM
JFK 10:08 AM
SFO6h 38m
Direct
8:00 AM
SFO 9:38 PM
EWR10h 38m
1 stop
From $323
11:00 AM
JFK 2:41 PM
SFO6h 41m
Direct
8:00 AM
SFO 9:42 PM
JFK10h 42m
1 stop
From $323
4:43 PM
JFK 8:30 PM
SFO6h 47m
Direct
8:00 AM
SFO 9:38 PM
EWR10h 38m
1 stop
From $323
Cheapest flight tickets
$148
Average price of a round trip
$364
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
6h29
A flight from New York to San Francisco takes on average 6h29.
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)
November
Nov
$0
December
Dec
$167
January
Jan
$0
February
Feb
$0
March
Mar
$0
April
Apr
$212
May
May
$362
June
Jun
$226
July
Jul
$431
August
Aug
$197
September
Sep
$313
October
Oct
$267
* 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 – Dec 5, 2026
direct
6h 34m Return – Dec 12, 2026
direct
5h 31m $294
2 days ago
New York – San Francisco
Outbound – Dec 5, 2026
direct
6h 36m Return – Dec 12, 2026
direct
5h 31m $285
2 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.
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 $126 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of December, October and September.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 28 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Frontier Airlines. A ticket from the airline Frontier Airlines to San Francisco costs on average $345.
The airlines that offer the most flights are American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue.
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 $672
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $364
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of October
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: November
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 6°C, with a minimum of 4°C and a maximum of 10°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 15°C, with a minimum of 13°C and a maximum of 16°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 December. 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 28 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 Wednesday.
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?
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 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.
