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

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New York City San Francisco
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Wed, 04 Oct LGA - SFO
Thu, 05 Oct SFO - LGA
$250 $243
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Tue, 03 Oct JFK - SFO
$94
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Fri, 06 Oct JFK - SFO
Tue, 10 Oct SFO - JFK
$228 $224
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Wed, 11 Oct LGA - SFO
Sun, 15 Oct SFO - LGA
$1073 $1068
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Mon, 16 Oct LGA - SFO
Wed, 18 Oct SFO - LGA
$311 $305
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Sun, 22 Oct EWR - SFO
Wed, 25 Oct SFO - EWR
$1094
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Flying Time When flying from New York City to San Francisco, this can take around 6 h and 39 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors
Cheapest flight The best price for flights from New York City to San Francisco offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days
Departure Airport John F Kennedy Intl Airport is where you'll take off when flying from New York City to San Francisco
Arrival Airport You'll land at San Francisco Intl Airport when flying from New York City to San Francisco
Route information
San Francisco is a vibrant city featuring unique culture and a wide variety of attractions and activities.
New York City airports
  • ( John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK)
    How far from city center: 14 miles
  • ( Newark International Airport (EWR)
    How far from city center: 11 miles
  • ( La Guardia (LGA)
    How far from city center: 5 miles
  • ( East 34St Landing (NES)
    How far from city center: 2 miles
  • ( Marine Air (QNY)
    How far from city center: 11 miles
  • ( Wall Street Spb (NWS)
    How far from city center: 11 miles
San Francisco airports
  • ( San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO)
    How far from city center: 11 miles
  • ( Oakland Intl (OAK)
    How far from city center: 12 miles
  • ( Embarkader (EMB)
    How far from city center: 2 miles
K Distance: 2566 miles

Going to and from the airports

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

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.

😷 Is it safe to travel from New York City to San Francisco during the Covid-19 situation?
At eDreams we do our best to ensure that your travel plans won't be affected by restrictions or possible cancellations that United States may apply. Using the flexible ticket gurantee you can decide if you rather rebook or get a refund!
🔍 For flights from New York City to San Francisco, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from New York City to San Francisco is $94. 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?
The most popular months to book a trip from New York City to San Francisco are July, May and June, based on the searches of our customers.
📅 When is the best time to travel from New York City to San Francisco?
The best time of the year to visit San Francisco depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, July is the best month to fly to San Francisco 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.
🕑 How long does the flight from New York City to San Francisco take?
Flight length from New York City to San Francisco is around 06:39 hours on average, at an average distance of 4,162 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
🌡️ How is the weather in San Francisco compared to New York City?
While in New York City the temperatures can reach an average of 32.5 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12.0 mm ,San Francisco's temperatures can go up to 32.98 ºC during the hot season, with 6.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 2.36 ºC in San Francisco, compared to the -11.93 ºC average degrees reported in New York City. During the winter period, New York City can register 12.0 mm precipitation, while San Francisco have an average of 12.0 mm rain level.
🛄 Which airports have flights between New York City and San Francisco?
The main route from New York City to San Francisco is: John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) to San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO). The following airlines fly this route:
  • Delta Air Lines.
  • ITA Airways.
  • Air France.
✈️ The airlines that fly indirectly from New York City to San Francisco are:
✈️ The airlines that fly indirectly from New York City to San Francisco are:
  • American Airlines, stopping at Dallas during at least 84 minutes.
  • American Airlines, with 93 minutes of layover in Phoenix.
  • United Airlines, with 87 minutes scale in Chicago.
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