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Cheap flights from New York to San Francisco from €78

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from New York to San Francisco departing on 31/8. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Delta Logo
09:00 - 12:26JFK-SFO
6h 26mdirect
Delta Logo
22:50 - 07:30SFO-JFK
5h 40mdirect
€187Delta
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Sun, 31 Aug - Tue, 9 Sep
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:30 - 10:39EWR-SFO
6h 09mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:47 - 16:29SFO-EWR
5h 42mdirect
€193Alaska Airlines
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Sun, 31 Aug - Tue, 9 Sep
Southwest Logo
11:25 - 17:10LGA-SFO
8h 45m1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:05 - 23:00SFO-LGA
8h 55m1 stop
€204Southwest
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Sat, 23 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug
JetBlue Logo
06:15 - 09:38JFK-SFO
6h 23mdirect
JetBlue Logo
11:31 - 20:19SFO-JFK
5h 48mdirect
€204JetBlue
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Sun, 31 Aug - Thu, 11 Sep
Southwest Logo
15:30 - 23:05LGA-SFO
10h 35m2 stops
Southwest Logo
10:50 - 22:40SFO-LGA
8h 50m1 stop
€209Southwest
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Tue, 28 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 09:34EWR-SFO
6h 34mdirect
United Airlines Logo
23:55 - 08:25SFO-EWR
5h 30mdirect
€247United Airlines
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Thu, 27 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
United Airlines Logo
07:10 - 10:22EWR-SFO
6h 12mdirect
United Airlines Logo
07:00 - 15:24SFO-EWR
5h 24mdirect
€248United Airlines
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Wed, 20 Aug - Thu, 21 Aug
JetBlue Logo
21:59 - 01:43JFK-SFO
6h 44mdirect
JetBlue Logo
06:00 - 14:40SFO-JFK
5h 40mdirect
€254JetBlue
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Mon, 18 Aug - Tue, 26 Aug
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
18:18 - 21:31EWR-SFO
6h 13mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
22:40 - 07:11SFO-EWR
5h 31mdirect
€255Hawaiian Airlines
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Sat, 23 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
20:29 - 23:44JFK-SFO
6h 15mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
13:30 - 22:17SFO-JFK
5h 47mdirect
€268Hawaiian Airlines
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Sat, 23 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug

Southwest flights from New York to San Francisco

Our best Southwest deals on New York to San Francisco flight tickets
Southwest
23 Aug
LGA11:25New York LaGuardia
8h 45m
1 stop
SFO17:10San Francisco
31 Aug
SFO11:05San Francisco
8h 55m
1 stop
LGA23:00New York LaGuardia
Southwest
28 Oct
LGA15:30New York LaGuardia
10h 35m
2 stops
SFO23:05San Francisco
31 Oct
SFO10:50San Francisco
8h 50m
1 stop
LGA22:40New York LaGuardia
Southwest
14 Aug
LGA06:10New York LaGuardia
9h 45m
1 stop
SFO12:55San Francisco
31 Aug
SFO11:05San Francisco
8h 55m
1 stop
LGA23:00New York LaGuardia

United Airlines flights from New York to San Francisco

Our best United Airlines deals on New York to San Francisco flight tickets
United Airlines
27 Nov
EWR06:00Newark
6h 34m
SFO09:34San Francisco
2 Dec
SFO23:55San Francisco
5h 30m
EWR08:25Newark
United Airlines
20 Aug
EWR07:10Newark
6h 12m
SFO10:22San Francisco
21 Aug
SFO07:00San Francisco
5h 24m
EWR15:24Newark
United Airlines
22 Jul
EWR06:00Newark
6h 07m
SFO09:07San Francisco
24 Jul
SFO16:20San Francisco
5h 45m
EWR01:05Newark

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

The cheapest month to fly to San Francisco from New York is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around €295, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to San Francisco from New York during March instead. Flights to San Francisco in March, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around €304.

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

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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 €344 when searching weeks before you fly. 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 €292 on momondo.

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

There are 3 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.

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

€78

Fastest flight time

5h 57m

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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 €78. The best return flight deal from New York to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is €187.
The fastest flight from New York to San Francisco takes 5h 57m
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?

    There are 4125.5 km between New York and San Francisco. Flights usually cover this in 5h 57m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • 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 are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • 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 stopovers 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 required travel and health documents for your San Francisco Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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


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

Yes. All flights to San Francisco from New York on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

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