Route guide · 2,580 miles
Cheap Flights from New York to San Francisco
JFK → SFO · Nonstop 5h 45m · Live round-trip fares
If San Francisco is next on your list, here's the honest picture on fares from New York. The trip covers about 2,580 miles and takes roughly 5h 45m in the air. Prices on this route reward planners: booking 4–8 weeks ahead is the sweet spot, and the lowest fares tend to sell out fast.
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Search live pricesNonstop flights from New York to San Francisco
Nonstop flights from New York to San Francisco are flown by Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Delta Air Lines. The 2,580-mile trip takes about 5h 45m gate to gate, and nonstops are usually cheapest when booked 4–8 weeks ahead.
Booking insights: New York → San Francisco
- Distance: 2,580 miles · nonstop flight time: 5h 45m.
- Cheapest upcoming week in the live data starts around Oct 22, with fares from $186.
- Of the months we're tracking right now, October 2026 has the lowest fares, starting at $186.
- Fares tend to bottom out when you book about 4–8 weeks ahead — earlier than that rarely helps, later usually hurts.
- If your dates flex by a day or two, shifting to a midweek departure is the easiest saving there is.
- A free fare alert beats daily checking: we watch this route and ping you when prices drop.
Price trend
Cheapest departure weeks ahead
Departing around Oct 22 is currently the cheapest window — about $23 less than the nearest weeks. Based on recent fares found for this route; prices change quickly.
Cheapest month · New York → San Francisco
October 2026
Every date's recent round-trip fare, at a glance.
Fares from
$186
Cheapest: Tue, Oct 27 — $186 · Priciest: Oct 16 — $397
Get this fare →Recent fares found for specific dates in October 2026. Blank days had no recent fare in our data — ask our team and we'll check them for you.
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New York to San Francisco flight FAQs
How long is the flight from JFK to SFO?
Nonstop flights from New York to San Francisco take about 5h 45m and cover roughly 2,580 miles. One-stop itineraries add 2–4 hours depending on the layover city.
Are there nonstop flights from New York to San Francisco?
Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Delta Air Lines typically operate nonstop flights from JFK to SFO. Nonstops are usually cheapest when booked 4–8 weeks ahead of departure.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to San Francisco?
Right now, October 2026 is shaping up cheapest for New York to San Francisco — we've seen fares from $186 in that month. Prices move fast, so lock in when you see a number you like.
How much are last minute flights from JFK to SFO?
Book inside the final week and you'll usually pay a premium on JFK to SFO. Fares booked 4–8 weeks ahead are almost always kinder.
What is a good round-trip deal from New York to San Francisco?
A good deal is anything at or below the recent fares shown above. Set a free Airfare Deal alert and we'll ping you the moment fares drop.
Which airlines fly from New York to San Francisco?
You'll mainly see Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Delta Air Lines on New York to San Francisco. Checking each against the live fares below is the surest way to find the lowest price for your dates.
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