Journey information
Overview: New York, NY to San Francisco, CA flight
Flights from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA depart on average 71 times per day, taking around 6h 50m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £90 if you book in advance.
There are 17 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:08, the last at 23:58. The fastest flight covers the 4129 km distance in 6h 15m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 4129 km |
Average flight duration 6h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £90 |
Flights per day 71 |
Direct flights 17 |
Fastest flight 6h 15m |
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
£497
Average price
£1221
Fastest journey
6 h 17 m
Average duration
6 h 26 m
Flights per day
82
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to San Francisco, CA will cost around £1221 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £497.
Of the 82 flights that leave New York, NY for San Francisco, CA every day 22 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 4129 km distance in an average of 6 h 26 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 6 h 17 m .
The slowest flights will take 6 h 35 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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UA1960
UA2665 · UA2106
UA3540 · UA367
UA2299 · UA2106
UA1340
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UA1960
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UA1227Travel Information
Compare coach, 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 £90. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 50m. 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 £90, and a train costs an average of £262.
Distance: 4129 km
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£261 Average Price Cheapest | £1096 Average Price | £384 Average Price |
9h 50m Average total duration Fastest 6h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 75h 9m Average total duration 74h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 71h 52m Average total duration 71h 22m 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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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, Saturday 14 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA1227 | 18:00 Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h35 | 00:35 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA1847 · UA2496 | 18:00 Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h55 | 02:55 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA1168 · UA1495 | 18:20 Newark Liberty International Airport | 11h36 | 05:56 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA2690 · UA1341 | 18:20 Newark Liberty International Airport | 9h23 | 03:43 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA2387 · UA1603 | 18:30 Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h40 | 03:10 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA2191 · UA2681 | 18:40 Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h30 | 03:10 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA3688 · UA1757 | 18:59 LaGuardia Airport | 9h21 | 04:20 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA1992 · UA1757 | 19:00 Newark Liberty International Airport | 9h20 | 04:20 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA1729 · UA2123 | 19:10 LaGuardia Airport | 10h37 | 05:47 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA533 · UA1495 | 19:18 Newark Liberty International Airport | 10h38 | 05:56 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA1504 · UA1495 | 19:20 LaGuardia Airport | 10h36 | 05:56 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AA7629 | 19:29 Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h48 | 02:17 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AS1460 | 19:29 Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h48 | 02:17 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA442 · UA2330 | 19:35 Newark Liberty International Airport | 9h15 | 04:50 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA2328 | 19:45 Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h22 | 02:07 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AS25 · AS3264 | 20:00 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 9h47 | 05:47 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS25 · AS2112 | 20:00 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 20h55 | 16:55 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS31 · AS725 | 20:25 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 21h12 | 17:37 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS31 · AS411 | 20:25 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 9h31 | 05:56 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS297 · AS3264 | 20:29 Newark Liberty International Airport | 9h18 | 05:47 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS297 · AS2112 | 20:29 Newark Liberty International Airport | 20h26 | 16:55 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS114 | 20:45 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h51 | 03:36 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA1340 | 20:45 Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h17 | 03:02 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA661 · UA1495 | 20:45 Newark Liberty International Airport | 9h11 | 05:56 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA1770 · UA2123 | 20:55 LaGuardia Airport | 8h52 | 05:47 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS19 · AS526 | 21:00 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 19h08 | 16:08 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA2238 · UA2056 | 21:00 Newark Liberty International Airport | 9h09 | 06:09 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AA15 | 21:00 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h47 | 03:47 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AS19 · AS1457 | 21:00 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 22h49 | 19:49 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA2299 · UA2106 | 21:11 LaGuardia Airport | 10h05 | 07:16 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA2299 · UA1495 | 21:11 LaGuardia Airport | 8h45 | 05:56 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA6167 · UA1609 | 21:27 LaGuardia Airport | 9h32 | 06:59 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS290 · AS526 | 21:30 Newark Liberty International Airport | 18h38 | 16:08 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS280 · AS655 | 21:30 Newark Liberty International Airport | 23h32 | 21:02 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS280 · AS725 | 21:30 Newark Liberty International Airport | 20h07 | 17:37 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS280 · AS680 | 21:30 Newark Liberty International Airport | 25h18 | 22:48 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS290 · AS1457 | 21:30 Newark Liberty International Airport | 22h19 | 19:49 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA1844 | 22:10 Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h38 | 04:48 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AA7453 | 22:12 Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h49 | 05:01 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AS293 | 22:12 Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h49 | 05:01 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AS32 · AS655 | 22:36 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 22h26 | 21:02 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS32 · AS725 | 22:36 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 19h01 | 17:37 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
B6115 | 22:40 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h48 | 05:28 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AS462 · AS1385 | 23:29 Newark Liberty International Airport | 25h38 | 01:07 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS462 · AS680 | 23:29 Newark Liberty International Airport | 23h19 | 22:48 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS462 · AS725 | 23:29 Newark Liberty International Airport | 18h08 | 17:37 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA6159 · UA367 | 23:29 LaGuardia Airport | 8h59 | 08:28 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS462 · AS655 | 23:29 Newark Liberty International Airport | 21h33 | 21:02 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS287 · AS2445 | 23:59 Newark Liberty International Airport | 19h08 | 19:07 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS287 · AS2076 | 23:59 Newark Liberty International Airport | 16h34 | 16:33 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS287 · AS2468 | 23:59 Newark Liberty International Airport | 14h32 | 14:31 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS287 · AS2236 | 23:59 Newark Liberty International Airport | 23h31 | 23:30 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
| Sunday 15 March | |||||
AS41 | 00:00 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 7h04 | 07:04 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AA177 | 00:05 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h52 | 06:57 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
B62615 | 00:30 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h50 | 07:20 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA2115 | 10:00 Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h40 | 16:40 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA3413 · UA1147 | 10:00 LaGuardia Airport | 8h47 | 18:47 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA1366 · UA1147 | 10:00 Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h47 | 18:47 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA1748 · UA2256 | 10:35 Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h40 | 19:15 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
B615 | 11:00 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h45 | 17:45 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA1960 | 11:00 Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h25 | 17:25 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AS1458 | 11:00 Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h45 | 17:45 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AS21 · AS655 | 11:00 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 10h02 | 21:02 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS21 · AS1385 | 11:00 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 14h07 | 01:07 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AA76 | 11:30 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h43 | 18:13 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
B61515 | 12:29 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h48 | 19:17 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA2692 · UA469 | 12:40 Newark Liberty International Airport | 9h10 | 21:50 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA1777 | 12:45 Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h30 | 19:15 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AS1474 · AS688 | 13:00 Newark Liberty International Airport | 14h36 | 03:36 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS1474 · AS590 | 13:00 Newark Liberty International Airport | 15h55 | 04:55 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA446 · UA1799 | 14:00 Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h35 | 22:35 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA648 | 14:00 Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h38 | 20:38 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UA2679 · UA2019 | 14:00 Newark Liberty International Airport | 10h05 | 00:05 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
B6115 | 14:29 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h44 | 21:13 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AS23 · AS411 | 15:30 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 15h29 | 06:59 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS23 · AS528 | 15:30 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 14h26 | 05:56 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS23 · AS1385 | 15:30 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 9h37 | 01:07 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS23 · AS688 | 15:30 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 12h06 | 03:36 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS23 · AS590 | 15:30 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 13h25 | 04:55 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
UA1343 | 16:00 Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h35 | 22:35 San Francisco International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
B6471 · B6277 | 16:30 LaGuardia Airport | 13h46 | 06:16 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS29 · AS2112 | 17:00 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 23h55 | 16:55 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS29 · AS3264 | 17:00 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 12h47 | 05:47 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
AS29 · AS3376 | 17:00 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 13h59 | 06:59 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
B6418 · B6333 | 17:10 John F. Kennedy International Airport | 11h49 | 04:59 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
B62871 · B6277 | 17:55 LaGuardia Airport | 12h21 | 06:16 San Francisco International Airport | 1 change | |
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FAQs: New York, NY to San Francisco, CA flights
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Important Stations and Airports in New York, NY and 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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