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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from New York to San Francisco
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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?
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 $544.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?
According to our data, Monday is the cheapest day to fly to San Francisco from New York. The lowest ticket price found for a Monday departure recently was $1,496. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from New York to San Francisco for around $2,422.
What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?
According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to San Francisco is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from New York to San Francisco in the morning for as low as $644. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are $2,205 on average. Flights to San Francisco from New York in the evening are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.
What is the cheapest New York to San Francisco flight route?
Fly from Newark to San Francisco for the best New York - San Francisco flight prices
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 $616 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 $523 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.
Can stopping save me money on New York to San Francisco flights?
No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between New York to San Francisco.
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.
How many flights depart from New York to San Francisco on average per day?
As of July 2025, 84 flights take off from New York and land in San Francisco each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 17:00, with 38% of daily flights taking off at midday.
How many flights depart from New York to San Francisco on average per week?
The number of flights available between New York and San Francisco is 594 per week as of July 2025. The most frequent departure day is Sat, with 25% of weekly flights leaving on this day.
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Best price found | $183 |
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Fastest flight time | 6h 00m |
Direct flights | Every day |
Airports in San Francisco | 1 airport |
How far is New York to San Francisco by plane?
A flight from New York to San Francisco will travel around 4125.5 km. Flights usually cover this in 6h 04m, 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 updated daily.
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 offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify 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 Boeing 737-900 Passenger/BBJ3 (winglets) (12.21% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 737 MAX 9 (12.15%), Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 (11.94%), and Boeing 757-200 (10.55%).
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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from New York to San Francisco?
It is quick and easy to find New York to San Francisco flights on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to San Francisco that suits you.
Can I find flights from New York to San Francisco with flexible booking policies on momondo?
Flights from New York to San Francisco with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.
How can momondo help me find flights from New York to San Francisco?
momondo provides multiple filters to help you find the best flight to San Francisco from New York. Filter by price, airline, airports, cabin, aircraft, payment method, number of stops and more.
I’m not ready to book a flight from New York to San Francisco right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?
Of course. momondo tracks the price of New York to San Francisco flights. All you need is a valid email address and we will do the rest; it is that quick and easy.