Journey information
Overview: New York, NY to San Francisco, CA flight
Flights from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA depart on average 69 times per day, taking around 6h 51m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $121 (€97) if you book in advance.
There are 16 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:08, the last at 23:58. The fastest flight covers the 2565 miles (4129 km) distance in 5h 58m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 2565 miles (4129 km) |
Average flight duration 6h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $121 (€97) |
Flights per day 69 |
Direct flights 16 |
Fastest flight 5h 58m |
Cheapest month to travel May |
First flight 00:08 |
Last flight 23:58 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA
Cheapest price
$456
Average price
$710
Fastest journey
6 h 13 m
Average duration
6 h 22 m
Flights per day
88
Distance
4129 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA will cost around $710 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $456.
Of the 88 flights that leave New York, NY for San Francisco, CA onMon, Jan 12, 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jan 12 the direct flights cover the 4129 km distance in an average of 6 h 22 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 6 h 13 m .
On Mon, Jan 12 the longest flights will take 6 h 34 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare bus, train, and flight for New York, NY to San Francisco, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €97. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 3.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €97, and a train costs an average of €324.
Distance: 2565 miles (4129 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
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€339 Average price Cheapest | €605 Average price | €373 Average price |
9h 51m Average total duration Fastest 6h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 75h 9m Average total duration 74h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 71h 54m Average total duration 71h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
12.4 - 24.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.1 - 10.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
New York, NY to San Francisco, CA flight times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to San Francisco, CA flights for today, Sunday, January 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA648 | 3:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h39 | 9:39 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1310 · UA1097 | 3:15 PM LaGuardia Airport | 8h20 | 11:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6177 · UA2331 · UA2166 | 3:28 PM LaGuardia Airport | 12h42 | 4:10 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA6177 · UA2032 | 3:28 PM LaGuardia Airport | 8h07 | 11:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B6115 | 3:35 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h37 | 10:12 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS23 · AS528 | 4:30 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 14h33 | 7:03 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS23 · AS590 | 4:30 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 13h28 | 5:58 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1343 | 5:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h35 | 11:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2200 · UA2633 | 5:15 PM LaGuardia Airport | 8h35 | 1:50 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B61115 | 6:30 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h39 | 1:09 AM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA6178 · UA1341 | 7:00 PM LaGuardia Airport | 10h05 | 5:05 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B6418 · B6733 | 7:18 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 11h41 | 6:59 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3657 · UA2166 | 7:20 PM LaGuardia Airport | 8h50 | 4:10 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA332 · UA2166 | 7:20 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h50 | 4:10 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2191 · UA233 | 7:45 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h22 | 4:07 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B61801 · B6277 | 7:59 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 12h06 | 8:05 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1992 · UA2497 · UA2243 | 8:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 11h00 | 7:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2328 | 8:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h13 | 2:13 AM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1992 · UA1129 | 8:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 10h57 | 6:57 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1752 · UA2855 | 8:41 PM LaGuardia Airport | 10h18 | 6:59 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B61371 · B6277 | 8:54 PM LaGuardia Airport | 11h11 | 8:05 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B6605 · B6277 | 9:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 11h05 | 8:05 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1814 · UA1769 | 9:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h26 | 5:26 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS31 · AS655 | 9:22 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 24h38 | 10:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS31 · AS528 | 9:22 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 9h41 | 7:03 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS31 · AS725 | 9:22 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 21h20 | 6:42 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS25 · AS3463 | 9:23 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 19h29 | 4:52 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS280 · AS725 | 9:36 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 21h06 | 6:42 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS280 · AS655 | 9:36 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 24h24 | 10:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS280 · AS528 | 9:36 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 9h27 | 7:03 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1340 | 9:40 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h15 | 3:55 AM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2299 · UA2243 | 10:15 PM LaGuardia Airport | 8h45 | 7:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS19 · AS526 | 10:17 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 18h54 | 5:11 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS19 · AS128 | 10:17 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 22h06 | 8:23 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B6618 · B62877 | 10:25 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 9h33 | 7:58 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA273 | 10:59 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h48 | 5:47 AM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1844 | 11:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h37 | 5:37 AM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS462 · AS680 | 11:08 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 24h42 | 11:50 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS462 · AS655 | 11:08 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 22h52 | 10:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B6615 | 11:46 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h47 | 6:33 AM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS285 · AS2149 | 12:29 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 24h07 | 12:36 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3535 · UA367 | 12:29 AM LaGuardia Airport | 9h01 | 9:30 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2212 · UA367 | 12:50 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h40 | 9:30 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA231 | 1:20 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h37 | 7:57 AM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
B62615 | 1:40 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h42 | 8:22 AM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA177 | 2:00 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h47 | 8:47 AM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2115 | 11:00 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h39 | 5:39 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA76 | 11:00 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h44 | 5:44 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
B61515 | 11:00 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h40 | 5:40 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
B6118 · B62633 | 11:45 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 8h55 | 8:40 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3546 · UA3441 · UA2032 | 11:50 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 11h45 | 11:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS21 · AS688 | 12:00 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 16h12 | 4:12 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS21 · AS590 | 12:00 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 17h58 | 5:58 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1960 | 12:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h23 | 6:23 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS21 · AS655 | 12:00 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 10h00 | 10:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS21 · AS680 | 12:00 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 11h50 | 11:50 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS21 · AS528 | 12:00 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 19h03 | 7:03 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B6215 | 12:00 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h40 | 6:40 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS21 · AS1385 | 12:00 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 13h59 | 1:59 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA179 | 1:25 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h44 | 8:09 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
B615 | 1:25 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h40 | 8:05 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1777 | 1:50 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h25 | 8:15 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2707 | 2:25 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h44 | 9:09 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS208 · AS3367 | 2:30 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 11h50 | 2:20 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS208 · AS2262 | 2:30 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 14h32 | 5:02 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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FAQs: New York, NY to San Francisco, CA Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Francisco, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Fleet Week, a maritime celebration featuring the Blue Angels and naval ship tours
- Outside Lands, a major music festival showcasing top artists and local food
- Chinese New Year Parade, the largest Lunar New Year celebration outside Asia with colorful floats and performances
- Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, a free music festival in Golden Gate Park featuring a diverse lineup of bluegrass and folk artists.
- Thanksgiving, mild weather and a festive atmosphere with family gatherings
- Christmas, beautiful decorations and holiday spirit throughout the city
- Memorial Day, the start of summer with outdoor activities and parades
- Labor Day, a long weekend perfect for enjoying the city's parks and beaches.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
popular airports
Popular airports from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in all terminals, including Duty-Free and Hudson News.
- Parking available at all terminals, approximately 3.8€ ($4) per 30 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available in most terminals, including Delta Sky Club and American Airlines Admirals Club.
- Located in Terminal 4, open daily.
- Bus: Q3, Q6, Q7, Q10, B15
- Metro: A, E
- Train: Long Island Rail Road (LIRR)
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in all terminals, including Duty-Free and Hudson News.
- Parking available in multiple lots, approximately 4.7€ ($5) per hour.
- Restaurants in all terminals, including fast food and sit-down options like Shake Shack and La Chula.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels nearby, including LaGuardia Plaza Hotel and Aloft New York LaGuardia Airport.
- Lounges available, including American Airlines Admirals Club and Delta Sky Club.
- Lost and Found located in terminal B; open daily.
- Car rental services available in terminal A, including Hertz and Avis.
- Bus Q70-SBS, LaGuardia Link, 8 miles
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are located in all terminals, including DFS Duty-Free and Burberry.
- Parking available in the Domestic and International Garages, approximately 1.9€ ($2) per 15 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including the United Club and Delta Sky Club.
- Located in the main hall of the Domestic Terminal.
- Buses: SamTrans 292, 397, 398, KX
- Metro: BART Yellow Line
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