Question 1

How long does it take to travel from New York to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New York and San Francisco takes around 6.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between New York and San Francisco?

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The flight distance between New York and San Francisco is 4157 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between New York and San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between New York and San Francisco. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from New York?

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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.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

Which airports are there in New York?

Accepted Answer

New York is mainly served by Newark Liberty International. But there are other airports nearby, including LaGuardia, New York Stewart International Airport, John F. Kennedy International.

Question 7

What airports are near New York?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in New York is Newark Liberty International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Bradley International, Rhode Island T. F. Green Int'l Airport, Atlantic City International, Albany International, Tweed New Haven, Lehigh Valley International, Westchester County, Long Island MacArthur, Trenton–Mercer.

Question 8

What airports are near San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Sacramento International, Oakland International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Monterey Regional, Merced Regional.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between New York and San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between New York and San Francisco with United Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Alaska Airlines.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between New York and San Francisco?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between New York and San Francisco, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 11

What flights operate between New York and San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between New York and San Francisco, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 12

How many airports are there near New York?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around New York. The main one is Newark Liberty International and other nearby airports include Philadelphia International, Bradley International, Rhode Island T. F. Green Int'l Airport, Atlantic City International, Albany International, Tweed New Haven, Lehigh Valley International, Westchester County, Long Island MacArthur, Trenton–Mercer

Question 13

How many airports are there near San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around San Francisco. The main one is San Francisco International and other nearby airports include San Francisco International, Sacramento International, Oakland International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Monterey Regional, Merced Regional.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between New York and San Francisco depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from New York, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between New York and San Francisco arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at San Francisco, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between New York and San Francisco depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from New York, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between New York and San Francisco arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at San Francisco, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£97
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£388
Cheapest round-trip	£227
Average round-trip	£371
Nonstop flights in July	£219 – £862

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
BART to Downtown San Francisco	30-40 min	$9 – $10; fare varies by destination station	every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)	fast, affordable rail option
SamTrans Bus	45-75 min	$2 – $5; exact fare required	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Taxi	25-50 min	$45 – $70; metered; varies by traffic and destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Uber/Lyft)	25-50 min	$30 – $65; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience
Private Transfer	25-50 min	$70 – $120; pre-booked flat rate	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups or business travelers
Rental Car	25-50 min	$40 – $100; daily rate; parking extra	on-demand (traffic dependent)	exploring beyond the city

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
BART via Oakland Airport Connector	45-60 min	$11 – $13; includes connector fare	every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)	affordable rail to SF
Taxi	30-60 min	$60 – $100; metered; varies by traffic	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	direct to SF with luggage

Airline	Mon 20.07	Tue 21.07	Wed 22.07	Thu 23.07	Fri 24.07	Sat 25.07	Sun 26.07
United Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
JetBlue Airways	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Alaska Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	3	3
American Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Hawaiian Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	3	3
Weekly flights: 12 total	Daily flights: 1.71 average	Most flights: Saturday 3 flights

Airline	Mon 27.07	Tue 28.07	Wed 29.07	Thu 30.07	Fri 31.07	Sat 01.08	Sun 02.08
United Airlines	---	7	11	4	2	---	---
JetBlue Airways	---	3	3	---	---	---	---
Alaska Airlines	3	2	1	2	1	---	---
American Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Hawaiian Airlines	3	3	2	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 47 total	Daily flights: 6.71 average	Most flights: Wednesday 11 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
United Airlines	UAL	UA	No
American Airlines	AAL	AA	No
Frontier Airlines	FFT	F9	No
JetBlue Airways	JBU	B6	No
Alaska Airlines	ASA	AS	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	13°C	8°C
February	13°C	8°C
March	14°C	9°C
April	15°C	9°C
May	16°C	10°C
June	18°C	12°C
July	19°C	13°C
August	19°C	14°C
September	20°C	14°C
October	19°C	13°C
November	16°C	10°C
December	13°C	8°C

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