Cheap Flights from New York City (NYC) to San Francisco, CA (SFO)

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Cheapest time to fly from New York City to San Francisco, CA

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of August. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Airlines that fly from New York City to San Francisco, CA
Distance: 2566 miles
New York City airports
La Guardia (LGA)How far from city center: 5 miles
John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK)How far from city center: 14 miles
Stewart (SWF)How far from city center: 52 miles
San Francisco, CA airports
San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO)How far from city center: 11 miles

Flights from New York City

Affectionately called "The Big Apple", New York is one of the largest cities in the world. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are the three main airports servicing New York. Most flights from NYC connect through these airports to many destinations including San Francisco.

Flights from NYC to San Francisco depart from John F. Kennedy International Airport or Newark Liberty International Airport. You are advised to reach the airport earlier for departing flights. JFK is located approximately 12 miles southeast of Lower Manhattan, while EWR is located about 15 miles southwest of Midtown Manhattan.

Travelling to New York City airport

New York City has a good transportation network and the airports are serviced by effective ground transportation facilities that connect passengers to NYC subways, bus routes and stations, NYC taxis and airport parking. John F. Kennedy Airport consists of six terminals while Newark Liberty Airport has three terminals: A, B and C.

Free airport transportation services are also available to transfer passengers between terminal buildings of the airports. Have you got plane tickets from New York to San Francisco? Make sure you arrive at the airport well ahead of the scheduled flight departure time.

Reaching San Francisco, CA

San Francisco is a booming multi-cultural center, filled with great attractions, dining, shopping and recreational activities. The city is well-known for its lofty rolling hills, classic and stylish Victorian architecture, bay area and frosty seasonal haze. Whether you are a business traveler or tourist, San Francisco has something for you.

The city's extraordinary natural beauty, rich history, stately buildings, scenic lakefront, and fascinating skyline would take your breath away. Apart from its olden days' charm and present-day exuberance, there are plenty of good reasons why you should fly to San Francisco. The city truly offers a one-of-a-kind holiday experience.

Getting to the city center

Several major airlines fly to San Francisco from New York and they arrive at Francisco International Airport. It is the main international airport in the city and it is located about 21km south of downtown San Francisco. With four main terminals, the airport connects a large number of domestic and international destinations.

There are several transportation options to travel from the airport to the city. From the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) station, which is located in the International terminal, passengers can take an AirTrain to their locations in the city. Another option is to rent a car, take a shuttle or hire a taxi, which are normally outside the airport for transportation to the city.

Frequently asked questions about flights from New York City to San Francisco, CA

On average, how much is the price of a flight from New York City to San Francisco, CA?
When you fly from New York City to San Francisco, CA the average price is $233. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
For flights from New York City to San Francisco, CA, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from New York City to San Francisco, CA is $141. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from New York City to San Francisco, CA?
The most popular months to book a trip from New York City to San Francisco, CA are December, October and August, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from New York City to San Francisco, CA?
The best time of the year to visit San Francisco, CA depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, July is the best month to fly to San Francisco, CA from New York City in terms of searches from our customers, followed by August and May. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds March, February and January are the months with fewer searches for New York City - San Francisco, CA.
How long does the flight from New York City to San Francisco, CA take?
Flight length from New York City to San Francisco, CA is around 8 h and 24 m on average, at an average distance of 2,566.36 mi, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
Which airports have flights between New York City and San Francisco, CA?
The main route from New York City to San Francisco, CA is: LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to San Francisco International Airport(SFO). The following airlines fly this route:

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