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 137 per day as of September 2025. The most frequent departure time is 5:00p.m., with 37% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

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

Hawaiian Airlines, Frontier, 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 September 2025, 962 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 17% 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 13m on average, while flying from New York to San Francisco is 8h 43m on average. San Francisco is the most popular airport in 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 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$ 401 to C$ 826. The lowest price recently found on this route was C$ 325.

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6:15 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.LGA-SFO

10h 40m1 stop

12:50 p.m. - 11:20 p.m.SFO-LGA

7h 30m1 stop

C$ 325Southwest

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Tue, 4 Nov - Sun, 9 Nov

6:50 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.JFK-SFO

6h 30mdirect

9:00 p.m. - 5:20 a.m.SFO-JFK

5h 20mdirect

C$ 328JetBlue

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Thu, 30 Oct - Wed, 12 Nov

9:40 p.m. - 1:12 a.m.JFK-SFO

6h 32mdirect

1:55 p.m. - 10:28 p.m.SFO-JFK

5h 33mdirect

C$ 336Delta

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Mon, 24 Nov - Mon, 8 Dec

3:23 p.m. - 11:58 p.m.EWR-SFO

11h 35m1 stop

9:09 p.m. - 5:45 a.m.SFO-EWR

5h 36mdirect

C$ 342Alaska Airlines

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Tue, 28 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov

8:29 p.m. - 12:06 a.m.JFK-SFO

6h 37mdirect

7:37 p.m. - 8:20 a.m.SFO-JFK

9h 43m1 stop

C$ 342Alaska Airlines

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Thu, 30 Oct - Sat, 1 Nov

7:20 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.JFK-SFO

10h 35m1 stop

9:00 a.m. - 10:59 p.m.SFO-JFK

10h 59m1 stop

C$ 354Hawaiian Airlines

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Wed, 22 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct

6:00 a.m. - 10:33 a.m.LGA-SFO

7h 33m1 stop

11:58 a.m. - 11:41 p.m.SFO-LGA

8h 43m1 stop

C$ 356Delta

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Thu, 23 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct

3:00 p.m. - 6:16 p.m.EWR-SFO

6h 16mdirect

2:45 p.m. - 11:11 p.m.SFO-EWR

5h 26mdirect

C$ 357United Airlines

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Fri, 20 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb

6:00 a.m. - 9:14 a.m.EWR-SFO

6h 14mdirect

10:45 p.m. - 7:15 a.m.SFO-EWR

5h 30mdirect

C$ 363United Airlines

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Sat, 11 Oct - Mon, 13 Oct

7:00 a.m. - 3:43 p.m.JFK-SFO

11h 43m1 stop

10:43 p.m. - 7:19 a.m.SFO-JFK

5h 36mdirect

C$ 364Hawaiian Airlines

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Southwest flights from New York to San Francisco

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4 Nov

LGA6:15 a.m.New York LaGuardia

10h 40m

1 stop

SFO1:55 p.m.San Francisco

9 Nov

SFO12:50 p.m.San Francisco

7h 30m

1 stop

LGA11:20 p.m.New York LaGuardia

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3 Oct

LGA6:25 a.m.New York LaGuardia

12h 00m

1 stop

SFO3:25 p.m.San Francisco

8 Oct

SFO9:00 a.m.San Francisco

10h 30m

1 stop

LGA10:30 p.m.New York LaGuardia

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30 Sep

LGA7:15 a.m.New York LaGuardia

13h 40m

1 stop

SFO5:55 p.m.San Francisco

1 Oct

SFO5:55 a.m.San Francisco

9h 15m

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LGA6:10 p.m.New York LaGuardia

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30 Oct

JFK6:50 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

6h 30m

SFO10:20 a.m.San Francisco

12 Nov

SFO9:00 p.m.San Francisco

5h 20m

JFK5:20 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 328

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23 Oct

JFK8:09 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

6h 35m

SFO11:44 p.m.San Francisco

1 Nov

SFO7:00 a.m.San Francisco

5h 28m

JFK3:28 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 329

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14 Nov

JFK12:00 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

6h 36m

SFO3:36 p.m.San Francisco

3 Dec

SFO10:32 p.m.San Francisco

5h 28m

JFK7:00 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

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New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 4/11

6:15 a.m.-1:55 p.m.

1 stop10h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 9/11

12:50 p.m.-11:20 p.m.

1 stop7h 30m

C$ 325

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 30/10

6:50 a.m.-10:20 a.m.

Nonstop6h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 12/11

9:00 p.m.-5:20 a.m.

Nonstop5h 20m

C$ 328

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 24/11

9:40 p.m.-1:12 a.m.

Nonstop6h 32m

San Francisco

Mon 8/12

1:55 p.m.-10:28 p.m.

Nonstop5h 33m

C$ 336

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Tue 28/10

3:23 p.m.-11:58 p.m.

1 stop11h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 5/11

9:09 p.m.-5:45 a.m.

Nonstop5h 36m

C$ 342

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 30/10

8:29 p.m.-12:06 a.m.

Nonstop6h 37m

San Francisco

Sat 1/11

7:37 p.m.-8:20 a.m.

1 stop9h 43m

C$ 342

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 22/10

7:20 a.m.-2:55 p.m.

1 stop10h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 29/10

9:00 a.m.-10:59 p.m.

1 stop10h 59m

C$ 354

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 23/10

6:00 a.m.-10:33 a.m.

1 stop7h 33m

San Francisco

Wed 29/10

11:58 a.m.-11:41 p.m.

1 stop8h 43m

C$ 356

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Fri 20/2

3:00 p.m.-6:16 p.m.

Nonstop6h 16m

San Francisco

Mon 23/2

2:45 p.m.-11:11 p.m.

Nonstop5h 26m

C$ 357

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Sat 11/10

6:00 a.m.-9:14 a.m.

Nonstop6h 14m

San Francisco

Mon 13/10

10:45 p.m.-7:15 a.m.

Nonstop5h 30m

C$ 363

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/11

7:00 a.m.-3:43 p.m.

1 stop11h 43m

San Francisco

Sun 9/11

10:43 p.m.-7:19 a.m.

Nonstop5h 36m

C$ 364

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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$ 475, 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$ 494.

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 Saturday. Travellers who choose to depart for San Francisco on a Saturday will often find tickets for as low as C$ 425. On the other hand, Sunday 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$ 1,322.

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

Flying to San Francisco from New York in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as C$ 475 when looking at flights departing in the morning. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to San Francisco is in the afternoon when prices are around C$ 1,318.

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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$ 547 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$ 475 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 25% 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 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.

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Best price found	C$ 255
Fastest flight time	5h 58m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in San Francisco	1 airport

The best one-way flight to San Francisco from New York in the past 72 hours is C$ 255. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 446.

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?
A flight from New York to San Francisco will travel around 4125.5 km. 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 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 (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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Can stopping save me money on New York to San Francisco flights?

You could potentially save up to 25% 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 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.

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

Hawaiian Airlines, Frontier, 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 day?

The number of flights available between New York and San Francisco is 137 per day as of September 2025. The most frequent departure time is 5:00p.m., with 37% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

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

As of September 2025, 962 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 17% 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 13m on average, while flying from New York to San Francisco is 8h 43m on average. San Francisco is the most popular airport in San Francisco.

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