Flights from New York to San Francisco
Nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO) take about 5h 41m. Alaska Airlines and jetBlue fly it. Lowest fare seen: $147 one-way, nonstop (8 Oct 2026).
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Fares seen from $147 one-way (8 Oct 2026). Live prices for your dates on the booking site.
Route snapshot: New York to San Francisco
New York (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO) is 4,152 km, about 5h 41m flying nonstop. Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on this route include Alaska Airlines and jetBlue. The lowest one-way fare seen recently was $147 with Alaska Airlines (nonstop), departing 22 Mar 2027 — as of 8 Oct 2026.
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Fares seen
The lowest one-way fare seen was $147 with Alaska Airlines (nonstop), departing 22 Mar 2027; with connections it dropped to $142. Checked 8 Oct 2026 — fares move daily.
Seasonality
San Francisco has year-round travel demand, so fare differences often depend more on booking window and airline competition than on one single peak season.
Who flies it
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares here include Alaska Airlines and jetBlue. More carriers may sell it with a connection.
Airlines flying New York to San Francisco
Carriers on JFK–SFO according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 8 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
Direct & Connecting Flights
Nonstop flights link New York (JFK) and San Francisco (SFO), taking about 5h 41m. Connecting itineraries can be cheaper but take longer.
Fares & Price Guide
The lowest one-way fare seen on JFK–SFO was $147 USD (nonstop) as of 8 Oct 2026. Set a fare alert to be told when it drops.
About San Francisco
Flights arrive at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). See the destination guide for hotels, visa requirements and travel tips.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 8 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.
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