Cheap flights from New York to San Francisco from £80

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SFO
4 Mar — 11 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to San Francisco are usually found in February or March, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

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Cheapest flights from New York to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 February 2026.

Wed 4/318:12
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 15/306:00
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2£159
Fri 27/215:40
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 54m
JetBlue
Sat 7/308:00
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 26m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/2£159
Tue 10/306:50
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop8h 55m
Southwest
Wed 8/405:25
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop9h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 30/1£160
Thu 16/406:00
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 20/406:00
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/2£160
Thu 5/316:45
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 51m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 9/306:29
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 31m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2£160
Thu 16/406:00
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop13h 54m
Frontier
Sat 2/522:38
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2£161
Tue 10/306:50
LGA
-
SFO
2 stops11h 25m
Southwest
Tue 17/322:55
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop7h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 31/1£163
Fri 20/218:12
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 25/208:00
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 31/1£163
Tue 17/311:30
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 17/318:27
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/2£163
Fri 20/218:12
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 28/208:00
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 31/1£164
Wed 4/318:12
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 10/307:50
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop8h 09m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2£166
Sat 7/319:20
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 41m
Delta
Wed 11/307:00
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 28m
Delta
Deal found 31/1£166

Find flight deals from New York to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 2 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£159

One-way from

£80

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£253

Good round-trip deal

£473 or less

Good one-way deal

£80 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 7/3-18/3
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 24m total
  • New York to San Francisco
Delta
  • Delta
  • 27/2
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 49m total
  • New York to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£13 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to San Francisco.

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Customise your flight search to find flights from New York to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 2 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Return

Price

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Sat 7/3

18:12-22:01

Nonstop6h 49m

San Francisco

Wed 18/3

07:20-15:55

Nonstop5h 35m

£159

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 27/2

19:20-23:01

Nonstop6h 41m

San Francisco

Sat 7/3

07:00-15:29

Nonstop5h 29m

£159

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 16/4

06:00-09:23

Nonstop6h 23m

San Francisco

Sat 2/5

08:25-17:00

Nonstop5h 35m

£159

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/5

06:00-09:23

Nonstop6h 23m

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

22:50-07:26

Nonstop5h 36m

£159

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 26/2

11:30-15:18

Nonstop6h 48m

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

06:29-15:00

Nonstop5h 31m

£159

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 25/2

20:00-23:57

Nonstop6h 57m

San Francisco

Sat 28/2

07:00-15:29

Nonstop5h 29m

£159

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/3

15:40-19:34

Nonstop6h 54m

San Francisco

Sat 7/3

06:55-15:22

Nonstop5h 27m

£159

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/3

06:50-12:45

1 stop8h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 8/4

05:25-17:55

1 stop9h 30m

£160

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Sat 2/5

07:10-10:29

Nonstop6h 19m

San Francisco

Wed 6/5

06:00-14:37

Nonstop5h 37m

£160

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Wed 8/4

07:05-10:25

Nonstop6h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

14:30-23:17

Nonstop5h 47m

£160

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Best time to book a flight from New York to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New York to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 30 January 2026.

Booking 86 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to San Francisco?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Francisco (average of £52). Flying from New York to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £139). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 February 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from New York to San Francisco in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 37% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from New York to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 31 January 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New York to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New York to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 2 February 2026.

The most flights from NYC to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (135 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (82 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from New York to San Francisco?

How often are flights from New York to San Francisco delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between New York and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 186 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated 2 February 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines and Frontier from New York to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from New York?

    If you book a flight to San Francisco from New York, you will be flying to San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 11.8 mi from the center of San Francisco. There are 110 flights from New York to San Francisco per day from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from New York to San Francisco?

    Departing from New York to San Francisco will take you 6h 16m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2557 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from New York to San Francisco round-trip?

    Flying on Alaska Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at £168. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 41% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to San Francisco one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Alaska Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £54. However, be on the lookout for offers from JetBlue and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from New York to San Francisco for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to San Francisco?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to San Francisco?

    Consider LOT (88%), Air Serbia (83%) or Alaska Airlines (83%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from New York to San Francisco.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to San Francisco?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £76. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for £139 on average, our data indicates £376 when flying from New York to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to San Francisco?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San Francisco (average of £52). Flying from New York to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £139). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Alaska AirlinesCheapest£168Average£437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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