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New York, NY to San Francisco, CA by flight

The journey from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA by flight is 2,568.55 mi and takes 8 hr 32 min. There are 35 connections per day, with the first departure at 5:30 AM and the last at 9:55 PM. It is possible to travel from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA by flight for as little as $154.70 or as much as $825.88. The best price for this journey is $154.70.

Lowest Price $154.70
Journey Duration 8 hr 32 min
Connection per Day 35
Lowest Price $154.70
Highest Price $825.88
First Departure 5:30 AM
Last Departure 9:55 PM
Distance 2,568.55 mi
Departure New York, NY
Arrival San Francisco, CA
Carriers Hawaiian Airlines, Sun Country Airlines

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Price as departure date approaches

Airlines may charge higher ticket prices as the date of departure approaches. Prices in the next days can range from around $100.92 to $472.36 but may be subject to change. Our advice is to book as early as possible to potentially save up to 79% on your trip!

Best time to book cheap flight tickets from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA

The cheapest New York, NY - San Francisco, CA flight tickets can be found for as low as $179.63 if you’re lucky, or $278.08 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $384.36.

Find the best day to travel to San Francisco, CA by plane

When travelling to San Francisco, CA by plane, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board Hawaiian Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA
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New York, NY to San Francisco, CA CO2 Emissions by Flight

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Train
289.36kg
Bus
310.03kg
Flight
826.74kg
Car
661.39kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a flight ticket from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA?
A flight ticket from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA is $415.16. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $154.70.
What's the cheapest flight ticket from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA is $154.70. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between New York, NY and San Francisco, CA by flight?
New York, NY to San Francisco, CA is 2,568.55 mi.
How long does the flight between New York, NY and San Francisco, CA take?
New York, NY to San Francisco, CA is on average 8 hr 32 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 5 hr 55 min.
Which companies operate from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA?
The flight journey from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA is covered by 4 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Hawaiian Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier and Alaska Airlines, Inc..
How many flight connections per day go from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA?
New York, NY to San Francisco, CA has 35 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first flight from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA leave?
The earliest flight from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA departs at 5:30 AM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last flight from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA depart?
The latest flight from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA departs at 9:55 PM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest flight ticket we have found is $154.70 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA?
There are on average 16 direct connection(s) from New York, NY to go to San Francisco, CA.
What's the fastest journey time between New York, NY to San Francisco, CA by flight?
The fastest journey time by flight between New York, NY and San Francisco, CA is 5 hr 55 min.
Is there a direct flight from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA?
Yes, there is a direct flight between New York, NY and San Francisco, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for New York, NY to San Francisco, CA by flight?
The flight journey from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA creates 826.74kg of CO2 emissions.