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NYC → SFO · about 5h 33m nonstop · 2,580 miles · 4 airlines · fares updated September 16, 2026
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This guide covers everything you need to book a flight from New York (NYC) to San Francisco (SFO): recent low fares, airlines, flight time, airport choices, and the cheapest months. Prices below are recorded lows rather than live quotes, so call (708) 866-8751 for a current fare; agents are available 24/7, every day.
The lowest one-way fare we have on record for this route is $317. Fares like that usually show up on off-peak days and for travel booked a few weeks out; an agent can check whether a similar fare is available for your dates.
Because Delta Air Lines treats New York as a hub, this pairing tends to have frequent departures throughout the day. American Airlines and Southwest Airlines also compete here, which keeps fares in check.
At 2,580 miles and about 5h 33m nonstop, this is a long domestic sector where the choice of airline matters for comfort: seat pitch, Wi-Fi, and a meal option vary more than the fare does. Overnight and first-departure flights are usually cheapest.
Prices are currently low for this route. Typical one-way lows run $342 to $395 by month; the lowest fare recorded recently was $317.
Lowest recorded one-way fare by departure date, next 43 days with data. Green bars are within 10% of the cheapest day.
Cheapest day in range: Tuesday, September 29 at $171. Recorded lows, not live quotes.
Lowest recorded one-way fare per month. Green marks the cheapest month.
Wednesday departures average $214, about 13% below Thursday at $247, based on recorded daily lows for the next two months.
Winter fares out of the Northeast peak around the holidays and February school breaks; late April to early June and September to early November are usually the calmest on price.
On this specific route our fare history shows October as the cheapest month and February as the most expensive, a spread of $89 between the two.
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday departures are usually the cheapest days on domestic routes; Friday and Sunday are the most expensive. Early-morning and late-evening flights are often priced below the midday departures.
For domestic travel, booking three to eight weeks ahead usually captures the best price. Inside two weeks, fares climb; more than four months out, airlines have not yet released their cheapest inventory.
Carriers most likely to serve this route, with the lowest fare recorded for each where our data names the airline. Agents compare all of them on one call.
| Airline | Recorded from | Changes on standard fares | Lowest fare brand | Call |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | ask an agent | No fee, fare difference | Basic Economy | Call(708) 866-8751 |
| United Airlines | ask an agent | No fee, fare difference | Basic Economy | Call(708) 866-8751 |
| American Airlines | ask an agent | No fee, fare difference | Basic Economy | Call(708) 866-8751 |
| Southwest Airlines | ask an agent | No fee, fare difference | Basic | Call(708) 866-8751 |
Carriers listed are those most likely to serve the pair based on hubs and recorded fares. WarBird Flight is independent and not affiliated with any airline.
New York has 3 airports on this route: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Fares can differ between them for the same day, and driving time to each is worth weighing against a lower fare. An agent will quote all 3.
You will land at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), a United hub. Oakland (OAK) and San Jose (SJC) are Bay Area alternatives that are often cheaper on Southwest and Alaska.
The same city pair priced from each airport combination. Differences on the same day are often larger than the drive between airports.
Fares from a neighboring airport are sometimes far lower than the drive is long. Agents quote all of these on one call.
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The lowest one-way fare we have recorded recently is $317. Fares change daily; call (708) 866-8751 for today's price.
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 33m to cover 2,580 miles. Connecting itineraries add two to five hours depending on the layover.
Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines are the carriers most likely to serve this route. We book all of them.
Based on our fare history, October has the lowest recorded fares and February the highest.
Yes. Call (708) 866-8751 and a live agent will search every airline, quote today's fare, and book it for you. WarBird Flight is an independent travel booking service; calls are answered by licensed travel agents at our partner agency.
New York has JFK, LGA, and EWR. Compare the fare from each with your travel time to the airport; an agent can quote all of them at once.
A government-issued photo ID such as a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, a passport, or a passport card. Children under 18 flying with an adult do not need ID on domestic flights. If your license is not REAL ID-compliant, bring a passport.
Yes on most carriers, with an unaccompanied-minor service fee and age limits that differ by airline. Nonstop flights are strongly preferred and some airlines require them for younger children. Agents can book the service, note the guardian details, and confirm the fee before you pay.
