Flights New York City — San Francisco

Q: How long is the flight from New York to San Francisco?

The average direct flight time is about 6 hours. The flight distance between the cities is 4,139 km, and travel time may vary depending on headwind strength.

Q: Which airlines fly this route?

Regular flights are operated by United Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, and JetBlue, as well as a number of international partners offering connecting flights.

Q: Which airport does the flight arrive at?

The main destination is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), which offers convenient access to the city center via BART trains or taxis.

Cheap flights New York City — San Francisco

Below you can see the best deals on flights New York City — San Francisco for upcoming dates. Direct and connecting flights from various airlines — compare prices and choose the right ticket.

The lowest price for the next 2 months is on 23 July, from AED 533.

Top 10 cheap flights New York City — San Francisco

Direct flights New York City — San Francisco

Direct flight options for New York City — San Francisco with no stopovers on upcoming dates. A direct flight is faster and more convenient — especially when travelling with luggage or children.

The fastest direct flight takes around 3 h.

Top 10 direct flights New York City — San Francisco

About the New York City — San Francisco flight

On this page, you can find and book flights from New York to San Francisco. The distance between the cities is 4,139 km, and the high frequency of flights—about 232 per week—allows you to choose the perfect departure time for business or leisure travel.

Flights on this route are operated by airlines such as United Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta Air Lines. Ticket prices are dynamic, so we recommend using the low-fare calendar. Before your trip, check how to get to the airport at your point of departure and plan how to get from the airport to your final destination.

Return route:return route: flights San Francisco → New York City

Flight schedule New York City — San Francisco

The table shows direct flights New York City → San Francisco on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 5 h 58 min. Regular flights are operated by Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and LaGuardia Airport airports, arrivals at San Francisco International Airport.

For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.

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Flight ticket prices by day: New York City — San Francisco

Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for New York City — San Francisco by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 439 in e, and the most expensive are around AED 1,002 in r. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.

Prices by month

New York City → San Francisco, average one-way price

Month	Average price	Level	Month	Average price	Level	Month	Average price	Level
Jan	AED 853	low	May	AED 1,184	high	Sep	AED 947	medium
Feb	AED 900	low	Jun	AED 1,231	high	Oct	AED 900	medium
Mar	AED 947	medium	Jul	AED 1,231	high	Nov	AED 805	low
Apr	AED 995	medium	Aug	AED 1,137	high	Dec	AED 1,137	high

Some values are estimated based on seasonality.

When to fly

San Francisco is most comfortable to visit between August and October, when temperatures reach 23–24°C. The coolest and rainiest months are December and January, with up to 108 mm of precipitation.

The lowest flight prices are recorded in September, starting AED 427. June is considered the most expensive month to travel, with ticket prices starting AED 749.

The best time to book is September—it offers the perfect balance of dry, sunny weather and low prices. If saving money is your priority, it is recommended to avoid traveling in June.

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How to get the best deal on a New York City — San Francisco ticket

Book your tickets 4–8 weeks before departure to find the best deals from major airlines on transcontinental routes.
Compare prices for direct flights with United or JetBlue against connecting flights—due to high competition, direct flights often cost the same or even less.
Use the price trend chart: mid-week departures (Tuesday or Wednesday) are usually cheaper than peak Friday and Sunday flights.
Carefully check baggage allowance rules, as many US airlines offer basic fares that only include carry-on bags.

Airlines

Around 20 airlines operate on the New York – San Francisco route, with United Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta Air Lines leading the way. With approximately 232 flights per week, passengers can easily find a convenient departure time. Both direct flights and connecting options from various carriers are shown in the interactive schedule below.

Hawaiian AirlinesHA
43x/week
WebsiteFleet: 7511M pax/year
- Direct flight JFK → SFO29x/week
- Direct flight EWR → SFO14x/week
18.4%Open →
JetBlueB6
33x/week
WebsiteFleet: 30742.5M pax/year
- Direct flight JFK → SFO33x/week
  Duration
  6h 28m
  Days
  un,MonS
14.1%Open →
United AirlinesUA
33x/week
WebsiteFleet: 956165M pax/year
- Direct flight EWR → SFO32x/week
  Duration
  6h 11m
  Days
  un,MonS
- Direct flight LGA → SFO1x/week
  Duration
  9h 25m
  Days
  un,MonS
14.1%Open →
Alaska AirlinesAS
32x/week
WebsiteFleet: 31545M pax/year
- Direct flight JFK → SFO18x/week
  Duration
  6h 22m
  Days
  un,MonS
- Direct flight EWR → SFO14x/week
14.0%Open →
American AirlinesAA
31x/week
WebsiteFleet: 965211M pax/year
- Direct flight JFK → SFO25x/week
  Duration
  6h 30m
  Days
  un,MonS
- Direct flight EWR → SFO6x/week
  Duration
  6h 22m
  Days
  un,MonS
13.4%Open →
DeltaDL
29x/week
WebsiteFleet: 986190M pax/year
- Direct flight JFK → SFO29x/week
  Duration
  6h 27m
  Days
  un,MonS
12.7%Open →
Qatar AirwaysQR
5x/week
WebsiteFleet: 26640M pax/year
- Direct flight JFK → SFO5x/week
  Duration
  6h 20m
  Days
  un,MonS
2.0%Open →
Virgin AustraliaVA
3x/week
WebsiteFleet: 9231M pax/year
- Direct flight EWR → SFO3x/week
  Duration
  3h
  Days
  un,MonS
1.4%Open →
Air New ZealandNZ
3x/week
WebsiteFleet: 10816M pax/year
- Direct flight EWR → SFO3x/week
  Duration
  3h
  Days
  un,MonS
1.4%Open →
QantasQF
2x/week
WebsiteFleet: 33646M pax/year
- Direct flight JFK → SFO2x/week
0.7%Open →
Royal Air MarocAT
2x/week
WebsiteFleet: 507.5M pax/year
- Direct flight JFK → SFO2x/week
0.7%Open →
Japan AirlinesJL
2x/week
WebsiteFleet: 14540M pax/year
- Direct flight EWR → SFO1x/week
- Direct flight JFK → SFO1x/week
0.7%Open →

Cities and airports on the New York City — San Francisco route

Flights New York City — San Francisco depart from John F. Kennedy International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, LaGuardia Airport and Westchester County Airport and arrive at San Francisco International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.

Departure

New York City

NYC

United States

About the city How to get there Weather All about the country United States

Arrival

San Francisco

SFO

United States

About the city How to get there Weather All about the country United States

Departure airports

John F. Kennedy International AirportJFK
About the airport
Newark Liberty International AirportEWR
About the airport
LaGuardia AirportLGA
About the airport
Westchester County AirportHPN
About the airport
New York Skyports Seaplane BaseNYS
About the airport

Arrival airports

San Francisco International AirportSFO
About the airport

Interesting articles about San Francisco

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Frequently asked questions about the New York City — San Francisco flight

How long is the flight from New York to San Francisco?

The average direct flight time is about 6 hours. The flight distance between the cities is 4,139 km, and travel time may vary depending on headwind strength.

Which airlines fly this route?

Regular flights are operated by United Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, and JetBlue, as well as a number of international partners offering connecting flights.

Are there direct flights between these cities?

Yes, dozens of direct flights depart daily from New York airports, making this one of the most popular routes in the US.

Which airport does the flight arrive at?

The main destination is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), which offers convenient access to the city center via BART trains or taxis.

When is the best time to buy flight tickets?

Ticket prices fluctuate constantly based on demand. To find the best deal, we recommend monitoring the low-fare calendar on our page.

Where else you can fly from New York City

Washington, D.C.∙21 July

AED 285

Fort Lauderdale∙30 June

Where else you can fly to San Francisco from

Puerto Vallarta∙9 July

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