Cheap Flights from New York to San Francisco from US$131

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from New York to San Francisco (NYC-SFO)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$131 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. JFK to SFO on Fri, Jun 5), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$269 departing on Sat, Jul 4 and returning on Mon, Jul 6.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from New York to San Francisco?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from New York to San Francisco with the following airlines, including: Jetblue Airways Alaska Airlines Delta Air Lines United Airlines American Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

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

  It takes about 6 hours 34 minutes to fly from New York to San Francisco.

• When is the best time to book flights from New York to San Francisco?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from New York to San Francisco is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from New York to San Francisco?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 6 flight per week flying from New York to San Francisco. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: -/-/T/-/-/-/- -- UA1074 (09:11)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from New York to San Francisco?

  To find best deals on flights from New York to San Francisco, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Jun 5, with one-way flights priced at just US$131.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Alaska Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for San Francisco travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

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

  The cheapest months to fly from New York to San Francisco is November, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from New York to San Francisco on?

  After crunching the numbers on our May flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from New York to San Francisco on May 28, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at US$114.

• Which airports can I fly to for San Francisco from New York?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in San Francisco, with John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport (JFK-SFO) is by far the most common option on this route: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

• Is there any time difference between New York and San Francisco?

  The time difference between San Francisco and New York is 3h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from New York to San Francisco?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.