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 New York City — San Francisco flights for the upcoming dates. Compare direct and connecting flights from different airlines and pick the ticket that suits you best.

The lowest price in the next 2 months is on August 18 — from 10 869 ₽.

Top 10 cheap flights New York City — San Francisco

Direct flights New York City — San Francisco

Offers on non-stop flights from New York City to San Francisco for the upcoming dates. A direct flight is faster and more convenient — especially when travelling with luggage or children.

The fastest non-stop flight takes about 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: San Francisco → New York City tickets

Flight schedule New York City — San Francisco

The table shows direct flights New York City → San Francisco for the selected date. The flight takes about 5h 58m. 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, arrivals at San Francisco International Airport.

Each row shows: local departure time, destination city and airport, flight number with airline, terminal or gate and status. Click a flight to open its details and switch to search. To view another day, change the date above the table.

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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 from 8,488 ₽. June is considered the most expensive month to travel, with ticket prices starting from 14,894 ₽.

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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Flight prices by day New York City — San Francisco

Below is the calendar of lowest prices for New York City — San Francisco flights by day. Pick a convenient date and see the fare instantly. The cheapest flights on this route start at 8,488 RUB in September, the most expensive reach around 19,906 RUB in June. If your dates are flexible, the calendar helps you pick the lowest fare for the period you need. To view round-trip prices, switch to the “Round-trip” tab above the calendar and pick a departure date — the right-side calendar will then highlight the lowest return fares for each day.

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How to book New York City — San Francisco flights smarter

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
43/wk
WebsiteFleet: 7511 M pax/yr
- Direct flight JFK → SFO29/wk
- Direct flight EWR → SFO14/wk
18.4%Open →
JetBlueB6
33/wk
WebsiteFleet: 30742.5 M pax/yr
- Direct flight JFK → SFO33/wk
  Ave. duration
  6h 28m
  Days
  MoTuWeThFrSaSu
14.1%Open →
United AirlinesUA
33/wk
WebsiteFleet: 956165 M pax/yr
- Direct flight EWR → SFO32/wk
  Ave. duration
  6h 12m
  Days
  MoTuWeThFrSaSu
- Direct flight LGA → SFO1/wk
  Ave. duration
  9h 25m
  Days
  MoTuWeThFrSaSu
14.1%Open →
Alaska AirlinesAS
32/wk
WebsiteFleet: 31545 M pax/yr
- Direct flight JFK → SFO18/wk
  Ave. duration
  6h 22m
  Days
  MoTuWeThFrSaSu
- Direct flight EWR → SFO14/wk
14.0%Open →
American AirlinesAA
31/wk
WebsiteFleet: 965211 M pax/yr
- Direct flight JFK → SFO25/wk
  Ave. duration
  6h 31m
  Days
  MoTuWeThFrSaSu
- Direct flight EWR → SFO6/wk
  Ave. duration
  6h 22m
  Days
  MoTuWeThFrSaSu
13.4%Open →
DeltaDL
29/wk
WebsiteFleet: 986190 M pax/yr
- Direct flight JFK → SFO29/wk
  Ave. duration
  6h 28m
  Days
  MoTuWeThFrSaSu
12.7%Open →
Qatar AirwaysQR
5/wk
WebsiteFleet: 26640 M pax/yr
- Direct flight JFK → SFO5/wk
  Ave. duration
  6h 36m
  Days
  MoTuWeThFrSaSu
2.0%Open →
Virgin AustraliaVA
3/wk
WebsiteFleet: 9231 M pax/yr
- Direct flight EWR → SFO3/wk
1.4%Open →
Air New ZealandNZ
3/wk
WebsiteFleet: 10816 M pax/yr
- Direct flight EWR → SFO3/wk
1.4%Open →
QantasQF
2/wk
WebsiteFleet: 33646 M pax/yr
- Direct flight JFK → SFO2/wk
  Ave. duration
  9h 4m
  Days
  MoTuWeThFrSaSu
0.7%Open →
Royal Air MarocAT
2/wk
WebsiteFleet: 507.5 M pax/yr
- Direct flight JFK → SFO2/wk
  Ave. duration
  6h 2m
  Days
  MoTuWeThFrSaSu
0.7%Open →
Japan AirlinesJL
2/wk
WebsiteFleet: 14540 M pax/yr
- Direct flight EWR → SFO1/wk
- Direct flight JFK → SFO1/wk
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 land at San Francisco International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries and airports on this route: airlines, schedules and travel guides.

Departure

New York City

NYC

United States

About the city Getting there Weather About United States

Arrival

San Francisco

SFO

United States

About the city Getting there Weather About United States

Departure airports

John F. Kennedy International AirportJFK
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Newark Liberty International AirportEWR
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LaGuardia AirportLGA
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Westchester County AirportHPN
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New York Skyports Seaplane BaseNYS
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Arrival airports

San Francisco International AirportSFO
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Articles about San Francisco

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FAQ: New York City — San Francisco flights

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.

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