Cheap flights from New York to San Francisco from $192 EWR, JFK, LGA → SFO

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $132 to $384.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 5-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 3 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

639 fares on 23 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $243.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $124 to $220.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 6 Aug 2027, and it is not cheaper.

Every date we hold

159 fares on 14 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $166.

Return

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 18% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 9% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

How much is a return flight from New York to San Francisco?

The cheapest return found recently is $255 with American Airlines, 3 Dec to 8 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $243 with American Airlines, 9 Jan 2027 to 16 Jan 2027, found 7 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 23 departure dates is usually $306 to $465.

How much is a one-way flight from New York to San Francisco?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $192 with Alaska Airlines, 6 Aug 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $166 with United Airlines, 5 Mar 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 14 departure dates is usually $189 to $211.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to San Francisco?

January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $243, 9 Jan 2027 to 16 Jan 2027, found 7 days ago. March 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $166, 5 Mar 2027, found 4 days ago.

Every date in January 2027

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to San Francisco?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 18% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 9% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from New York to San Francisco?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $255 with American Airlines, 3 Dec to 8 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $192 with Alaska Airlines, 6 Aug 2027, found 2 days ago.

Every nonstop date from New York to San Francisco

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

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Alaska Airlines on 6 Aug 2027, takes 6 h 25 min from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from New York to San Francisco?

Between 13 Nov and 29 May 2027, jetBlue has the cheapest return on 8 of the 23 departure dates we hold, Alaska Airlines on 6 and Frontier Airlines on 3. Between 4 Feb 2027 and 10 Sept 2027, Alaska Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 8 of the 14 departure dates we hold, United Airlines on 3 and American Airlines on 2.