How many flights depart from New York to San Francisco on average per day?

The number of flights available between New York and San Francisco is 126 per day as of September 2025. The most frequent departure time is 17:00, with 37% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

How long does it take to fly to San Francisco?

The flight from New York to San Francisco depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Newark (a popular airport in New York) to San Francisco (the most popular airport in San Francisco), then the flight time is 6h 18m on average. If you fly from New York (another popular airport in New York) to San Francisco, then the average flight time is 7h 55m.

How many flights depart from New York to San Francisco on average per week?

As of September 2025, 886 flights take off from New York and land in San Francisco each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Fri, with 17% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to San Francisco?

United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from New York to San Francisco

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.

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from €247 to €509. The lowest price recently found on this route was €200.

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06:15 - 13:55LGA-SFO

10h 40m1 stop

12:50 - 23:20SFO-LGA

7h 30m1 stop

€200Southwest

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Tue, 4 Nov - Sun, 9 Nov

17:35 - 00:05LGA-SFO

9h 30m1 stop

10:50 - 22:40SFO-LGA

8h 50m1 stop

€201Southwest

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Fri, 24 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct

20:24 - 23:44JFK-SFO

6h 20mdirect

13:35 - 22:14SFO-JFK

5h 39mdirect

€201Hawaiian Airlines

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Thu, 23 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct

19:40 - 23:23JFK-SFO

6h 43mdirect

11:55 - 20:41SFO-JFK

5h 46mdirect

€202Delta

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Fri, 24 Oct - Sat, 1 Nov

21:30 - 00:59JFK-SFO

6h 29mdirect

07:00 - 15:28SFO-JFK

5h 28mdirect

€203JetBlue

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Fri, 24 Oct - Sat, 1 Nov

20:29 - 00:06JFK-SFO

6h 37mdirect

06:35 - 15:07SFO-JFK

5h 32mdirect

€206Hawaiian Airlines

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Wed, 19 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec

21:40 - 01:12JFK-SFO

6h 32mdirect

07:00 - 15:29SFO-JFK

5h 29mdirect

€207Delta

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Mon, 24 Nov - Sun, 7 Dec

15:23 - 23:58EWR-SFO

11h 35m1 stop

22:12 - 06:45SFO-EWR

5h 33mdirect

€210Alaska Airlines

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Tue, 28 Oct - Sat, 1 Nov

09:30 - 12:45JFK-SFO

6h 15mdirect

08:20 - 22:59SFO-JFK

11h 39m1 stop

€210Alaska Airlines

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Wed, 22 Oct - Sat, 25 Oct

12:00 - 15:36JFK-SFO

6h 36mdirect

22:40 - 07:03SFO-JFK

5h 23mdirect

€219JetBlue

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Southwest flights from New York to San Francisco

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Southwest

4 Nov

LGA06:15New York LaGuardia

10h 40m

1 stop

SFO13:55San Francisco

9 Nov

SFO12:50San Francisco

7h 30m

1 stop

LGA23:20New York LaGuardia

€200

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Southwest

24 Oct

LGA17:35New York LaGuardia

9h 30m

1 stop

SFO00:05San Francisco

31 Oct

SFO10:50San Francisco

8h 50m

1 stop

LGA22:40New York LaGuardia

€201

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Southwest

24 Oct

LGA14:00New York LaGuardia

11h 05m

2 stops

SFO22:05San Francisco

26 Oct

SFO20:30San Francisco

12h 45m

1 stop

LGA12:15New York LaGuardia

€202

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Alaska Airlines flights from New York to San Francisco

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Alaska Airlines

28 Oct

EWR15:23Newark

11h 35m

1 stop

SFO23:58San Francisco

1 Nov

SFO22:12San Francisco

5h 33m

EWR06:45Newark

€210

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Alaska Airlines

4 Dec

EWR07:50Newark

6h 34m

SFO11:24San Francisco

9 Dec

SFO06:00San Francisco

8h 10m

1 stop

EWR17:10Newark

€215

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Alaska Airlines

6 Nov

EWR17:30Newark

9h 20m

1 stop

SFO23:50San Francisco

11 Nov

SFO15:28San Francisco

12h 31m

1 stop

EWR06:59Newark

€218

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LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 4/11

06:15-13:55

1 stop10h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 9/11

12:50-23:20

1 stop7h 30m

€200

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LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 24/10

17:35-00:05

1 stop9h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 31/10

10:50-22:40

1 stop8h 50m

€201

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JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 23/10

20:24-23:44

Nonstop6h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 29/10

13:35-22:14

Nonstop5h 39m

€201

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 24/10

19:40-23:23

Nonstop6h 43m

San Francisco

Sat 1/11

11:55-20:41

Nonstop5h 46m

€202

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 24/10

21:30-00:59

Nonstop6h 29m

San Francisco

Sat 1/11

07:00-15:28

Nonstop5h 28m

€203

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 19/11

20:29-00:06

Nonstop6h 37m

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

06:35-15:07

Nonstop5h 32m

€206

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 24/11

21:40-01:12

Nonstop6h 32m

San Francisco

Sun 7/12

07:00-15:29

Nonstop5h 29m

€207

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Tue 28/10

15:23-23:58

1 stop11h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 1/11

22:12-06:45

Nonstop5h 33m

€210

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 22/10

09:30-12:45

Nonstop6h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 25/10

08:20-22:59

1 stop11h 39m

€210

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 14/11

12:00-15:36

Nonstop6h 36m

San Francisco

Tue 6/1

22:40-07:03

Nonstop5h 23m

€219

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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?

The cheapest month to fly to San Francisco from New York is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around €292, 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 €337 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 September 2025, prices for New York to San Francisco flights are approximately 25% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from New York to San Francisco

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Fastest flight time	5h 58m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in San Francisco	1 airport

The fastest flight from New York to San Francisco takes 5h 58m

Direct flights go from New York to San Francisco every day.

There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)

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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 6h 00m, 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?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from New York to San Francisco is Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 (14.65% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 737 MAX 9 (13.03%), Boeing 757-200 (10.94%), and Airbus A321 (sharklets) (10.91%).

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