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

Historically, on average around 17% of flights between New York and San Francisco have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 186 minutes.

How long does it take to fly to San Francisco?

The average flight duration from New York to San Francisco depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Newark to San Francisco is 6h 25m on average, while flying from New York to San Francisco is 7h 57m on average. San Francisco is the most popular airport in San Francisco.

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

According to our data, American Airlines has had the least delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 15% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

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

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

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

As of January 2026, 740 flights take off from New York and land in San Francisco each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 18% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

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 105 per day as of January 2026. The most frequent departure time is 6:00a.m., with 40% of daily flights leaving at noon.

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

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Sunday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

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 layovers. 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 license 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 C$ 340 to C$ 629. The lowest price recently found on this route was C$ 297.

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2:55 p.m. - 6:32 p.m.

JFK

SFO

6h 37mdirect

4:05 p.m. - 12:36 a.m.

SFO

JFK

5h 31mdirect

C$ 297Delta

Tue, 17 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar

2:55 p.m. - 6:38 p.m.

JFK

SFO

6h 43mdirect

9:15 a.m. - 5:51 p.m.

SFO

JFK

5h 36mdirect

C$ 298Delta

Thu, 5 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar

6:12 p.m. - 10:01 p.m.

EWR

SFO

6h 49mdirect

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

SFO

EWR

5h 30mdirect

C$ 299Alaska Airlines

Mon, 23 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar

7:25 p.m. - 11:12 p.m.

JFK

SFO

6h 47mdirect

10:55 p.m. - 7:28 a.m.

SFO

JFK

5h 33mdirect

C$ 299Delta

Fri, 1 May - Mon, 4 May

6:12 p.m. - 10:01 p.m.

EWR

SFO

6h 49mdirect

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

SFO

EWR

5h 30mdirect

C$ 301Alaska Airlines

Thu, 26 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar

7:00 a.m. - 10:49 a.m.

JFK

SFO

6h 49mdirect

2:25 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

SFO

JFK

5h 35mdirect

C$ 301Delta

Thu, 26 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar

1:00 p.m. - 9:39 p.m.

JFK

SFO

11h 39m

1 stop

8:48 a.m. - 1:03 a.m.

SFO

JFK

13h 15m

2 stops

C$ 305Frontier

Thu, 26 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar

7:29 p.m. - 1:28 a.m.

LGA

SFO

8h 59m

1 stop

6:50 a.m. - 5:24 p.m.

SFO

LGA

7h 34m

1 stop

C$ 325United Airlines

Fri, 20 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb

2:00 p.m. - 10:20 p.m.

LGA

SFO

11h 20m

1 stop

7:40 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

SFO

LGA

10h 50m

2 stops

C$ 331Southwest

Tue, 24 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar

8:30 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.

LGA

SFO

8h 20m

1 stop

6:45 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

SFO

LGA

11h 15m

2 stops

C$ 332Southwest

Fri, 13 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar

JetBlue flights from New York to San Francisco

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4 Mar

JFK9:00 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

6h 57m

SFO12:57 p.m.San Francisco

7 Mar

SFO6:55 a.m.San Francisco

5h 27m

JFK3:22 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 310

JetBlue

1 Mar

JFK7:30 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

7h 00m

SFO11:30 a.m.San Francisco

11 Mar

SFO11:59 p.m.San Francisco

5h 30m

JFK8:29 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 317

JetBlue

24 Feb

JFK9:00 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

6h 54m

SFO12:54 p.m.San Francisco

28 Feb

SFO8:35 a.m.San Francisco

11h 11m

1 stop

JFK10:46 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 328

United Airlines flights from New York to San Francisco

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11 Feb

EWR10:00 a.m.Newark

6h 39m

SFO1:39 p.m.San Francisco

18 Feb

SFO9:30 p.m.San Francisco

5h 29m

EWR5:59 a.m.Newark

C$ 324

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20 Feb

LGA7:29 p.m.New York LaGuardia

8h 59m

1 stop

SFO1:28 a.m.San Francisco

24 Feb

SFO6:50 a.m.San Francisco

7h 34m

1 stop

LGA5:24 p.m.New York LaGuardia

C$ 325

United Airlines

5 Mar

EWR6:00 a.m.Newark

6h 40m

SFO9:40 a.m.San Francisco

10 Mar

SFO9:30 p.m.San Francisco

5h 29m

EWR5:59 a.m.Newark

C$ 343

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Tue 17/3

2:55 p.m.-6:32 p.m.

Nonstop6h 37m

San Francisco

Tue 24/3

4:05 p.m.-12:36 a.m.

Nonstop5h 31m

C$ 297

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JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/3

2:55 p.m.-6:38 p.m.

Nonstop6h 43m

San Francisco

Tue 10/3

9:15 a.m.-5:51 p.m.

Nonstop5h 36m

C$ 298

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EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Mon 23/2

6:12 p.m.-10:01 p.m.

Nonstop6h 49m

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Nonstop5h 30m

C$ 299

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/5

7:25 p.m.-11:12 p.m.

Nonstop6h 47m

San Francisco

Mon 4/5

10:55 p.m.-7:28 a.m.

Nonstop5h 33m

C$ 299

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EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Thu 26/2

6:12 p.m.-10:01 p.m.

Nonstop6h 49m

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Nonstop5h 30m

C$ 301

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 26/2

7:00 a.m.-10:49 a.m.

Nonstop6h 49m

San Francisco

Wed 4/3

2:25 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

Nonstop5h 35m

C$ 301

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 26/2

1:00 p.m.-9:39 p.m.

1 stop11h 39m

San Francisco

Thu 5/3

8:48 a.m.-1:03 a.m.

2 stops13h 15m

C$ 305

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 20/2

7:29 p.m.-1:28 a.m.

1 stop8h 59m

San Francisco

Tue 24/2

6:50 a.m.-5:24 p.m.

1 stop7h 34m

C$ 325

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 24/2

2:00 p.m.-10:20 p.m.

1 stop11h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 4/3

7:40 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

2 stops10h 50m

C$ 331

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 13/3

8:30 a.m.-1:50 p.m.

1 stop8h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 18/3

6:45 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

2 stops11h 15m

C$ 332

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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 C$ 467, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of March is another great option to travel to San Francisco, with average flight prices from New York averaging around C$ 474.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

The cheapest day to depart from New York to San Francisco is on a Friday. Travellers who choose to depart for San Francisco on a Friday will often find tickets for as low as C$ 440. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from New York because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around C$ 1,009.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

Flying to San Francisco from New York at noon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as C$ 474 when looking at flights departing at noon. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to San Francisco is in the afternoon when prices are around C$ 1,059.

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 C$ 518 when searching weeks out. 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 C$ 467 on momondo.

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

There are 2 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?

You could potentially save up to 56% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to San Francisco flight.

How have New York to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of January 2026, prices for New York to San Francisco flights are approximately 11% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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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 25m, 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 layovers. 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 license 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 (18.83% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 757-200 (14.42%), Boeing 777-300ER (13.93%), and Boeing 777 (12.14%).

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Can stopping save me money on New York to San Francisco flights?

You could potentially save up to 56% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to San Francisco flight.

How have New York to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of January 2026, prices for New York to San Francisco flights are approximately 11% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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

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

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

Historically, on average around 17% of flights between New York and San Francisco have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 186 minutes.

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

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

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

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Sunday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

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

According to our data, American Airlines has had the least delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 15% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

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 105 per day as of January 2026. The most frequent departure time is 6:00a.m., with 40% of daily flights leaving at noon.

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

As of January 2026, 740 flights take off from New York and land in San Francisco each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 18% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

How long does it take to fly to San Francisco?

The average flight duration from New York to San Francisco depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Newark to San Francisco is 6h 25m on average, while flying from New York to San Francisco is 7h 57m on average. San Francisco is the most popular airport in San Francisco.

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