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£105
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How much do flights to San Francisco cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£86

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£230

Cheapest round-trip

£150

Average round-trip

£229

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from San Francisco airport to the city center

Fastest option: BART rail service. Best value: SamTrans bus or shared ride services.

San Francisco is served primarily by San Francisco International Airport (SFO), located 21 km south of downtown. The airport offers a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations, including the BART rapid transit system, SamTrans buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Oakland International Airport (OAK), situated 32 km east across the bay, serves as an alternative with BART connections via the Oakland Airport Connector. Journey times and costs vary depending on your destination, time of day, and traffic conditions.

From San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-40 min

$9-$10 (fare varies by destination station)

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

fast, affordable rail option

45-75 min

$2-$5 (exact fare required)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-50 min

$45-$70 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-50 min

$30-$65 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

25-50 min

$70-$120 (pre-booked flat rate)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or business travelers

25-50 min

$40-$100 (daily rate; parking extra)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

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From Oakland International Airport (OAK)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-60 min

$11-$13 (includes connector fare)

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

affordable rail to SF

30-60 min

$60-$100 (metered; varies by traffic)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

direct to SF with luggage

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • BART operates from approximately 5:00 AM to midnight on weekdays, with reduced hours on weekends.
  • Ride-hailing pickup is located at the designated rideshare zones at each terminal.
  • Taxi fares are metered; expect higher costs during peak traffic hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to San Francisco

Depart from
John F. Kennedy International
Arrive to
San Francisco International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
4124 km
Worth visiting
Alcatraz - Big Sur - Golden Gate Bridge

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from New York to San Francisco in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 13.04Tue 14.04Wed 15.04Thu 16.04Fri 17.04Sat 18.04Sun 19.04
United Airlines
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Alaska Airlines
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JetBlue Airways
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American Airlines
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
United Airlines
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Alaska Airlines
---------------11
JetBlue Airways
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American Airlines
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Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Saturday 1 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
United Airlines
---------1011104
Alaska Airlines
1216631
JetBlue Airways
---------3342
American Airlines
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Weekly flights: 67 totalDaily flights: 9.57 averageMost flights: Friday 11 flights
AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
United Airlines
71212810104
Alaska Airlines
4435511
JetBlue Airways
2453321
American Airlines
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Weekly flights: 109 totalDaily flights: 15.57 averageMost flights: Tuesday 12 flights

Check-in for a flight from New York to San Francisco

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
United AirlinesUALUANo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
American AirlinesAALAANo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in San Francisco

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January14°C7°C
February14°C8°C
March15°C8°C
April17°C9°C
May18°C10°C
June20°C12°C
July21°C13°C
August22°C14°C
September22°C14°C
October21°C13°C
November17°C10°C
December13°C8°C
Hottest Month
22°C
September
Coldest month
7°C
January
Sunny days
334
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
10 Apr
89%
18°C13°C
17 Apr
17°C12°C
Saturday
11 Apr
88%
13°C11°C
18 Apr
14°C10°C
Sunday
12 Apr
88%
13°C11°C
19 Apr
84%
14°C10°C
Monday
13 Apr
14°C10°C
20 Apr
87%
14°C10°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
14°C10°C
21 Apr
15°C10°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
15°C10°C
22 Apr
16°C11°C
Thursday
16 Apr
18°C9°C
23 Apr
16°C11°C

San Francisco travel tips

Escape from the bustle of the city at San Francisco's End of the Earth

San Francisco's landscaped park is called "End of the Earth" for a reason: here you can relax and enjoy the peace and solitude on the weekend. The main feature of this place is the stunning view of the Pacific Ocean and the bay with the Golden Gate Bridge.

Use a ferry for a great San Francisco experience and getting to Sausalto or Tiburon

If you want to get to Sausalto or Tiburon, you can use a Golden Gate Transit ferry for $13.50 (€11.50). You can also ride the Blue and Gold Fleet ferry to Tiburon for $13 (€11).

Stop by the Midway Club in San Francisco for a crazy dance night out

Midway is a huge club with galleries in an industrial area, most often open for large events, festivals, and artists of the Bonobo level.

Travelers usually depart from John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, or New York Stewart International Airport when they travel from New York to San Francisco. The distance between New York and San Francisco is 4124 km. The most popular airlines for this route are United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and American Airlines. New York and San Francisco have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at San Francisco, consider visiting Alcatraz, Big Sur, and Golden Gate Bridge.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from New York to San Francisco?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New York and San Francisco takes around 6.6 hours.
What is the flight distance between New York and San Francisco?
The flight distance between New York and San Francisco is 4124 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between New York and San Francisco?
Several carriers operate flights between New York and San Francisco. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways.
What are the most popular routes to and from New York?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as New York and London, Tel Aviv, Los Angeles, San Juan, Orlando, Edinburgh, Atlanta, Miami, Calgary, Istanbul, Las Vegas, Barcelona, Mexico City, Paris, Manchester, Seattle, Chicago, Toronto, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale.
What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and London, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Calgary, Vancouver, Manchester, Toronto, Las Vegas, San Diego, Edinburgh, Tokyo, Chicago, New Delhi, Seoul, Burbank, Seattle, Edmonton, Barcelona, Boston, Glasgow.
Which airports are there in New York?
New York is mainly served by John F. Kennedy International. But there are other airports nearby, including Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, New York Stewart International Airport.
What airports are near New York?
The main airport in New York is John F. Kennedy International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Bradley International, Rhode Island T. F. Green Int'l Airport, Atlantic City International, Albany International, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Long Island MacArthur, Tweed New Haven, Westchester County.
What airports are near San Francisco?
The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by Sacramento International, San Jose International, Oakland International, Stockton Metropolitan, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Monterey Regional, Merced Regional, San Francisco International.
Which airlines fly between New York and San Francisco?
Currently, you can fly between New York and San Francisco with United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines.
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