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Flights from New York to San Francisco

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Cheap flight deals from New York to San Francisco

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Flight Info | New York to San Francisco

Cheapest one-way flight price $94
Cheapest round-trip ticket price $165
Off-season for travel March
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 4,132.91 km
Average flight time 6 hours 47 minutes
Popular airline Alaska Airlines

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to San Francisco?

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from New York (NYC) to San Francisco (SFO) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from New York to San Francisco based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from New York (NYC) to San Francisco (SFO) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $309.

  • How long does it take to fly from New York (NYC) to San Francisco (SFO) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 6 hours 47 minutes to fly from New York (NYC) to San Francisco (SFO).

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from New York (NYC) to San Francisco (SFO)?

    Airlines with flights from New York (NYC) to San Francisco (SFO): United Airlines, Jetblue Airways, Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, Qatar Airways, Qantas Airways and LATAM Airlines.

How to find a cheap flight from New York to San Francisco

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Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest New York to San Francisco ticket.
Tap "Date" in the flight search bar to browse the calendar and find airfare from New York to San Francisco for the next six months in 2025. If you're looking to fly within the next three months, the lowest fare is $107 for a one-way ticket on Thu, May 29.
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