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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from American Airlines for round-trip flights from New York to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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5:30 pm - 11:49 pmEWR-SFO
9h 19m1 stop
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12:21 am - 12:52 pmSFO-EWR
9h 31m1 stop
$217American Airlines
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Sat, May 24 - Fri, May 30
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8:30 pm - 12:06 amJFK-SFO
6h 36mnonstop
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10:20 pm - 7:00 amSFO-JFK
5h 40mnonstop
$227American Airlines
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Sat, May 24 - Tue, May 27
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8:00 am - 11:48 amJFK-SFO
6h 48mnonstop
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10:20 pm - 7:00 amSFO-JFK
5h 40mnonstop
$229American Airlines
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Wed, May 28 - Tue, Jun 3
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6:50 pm - 12:22 amLGA-SFO
8h 32m1 stop
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11:49 pm - 10:28 amSFO-LGA
7h 39m1 stop
$247American Airlines
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Fri, May 30 - Tue, Jun 3
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6:54 am - 12:55 pmEWR-SFO
9h 01m1 stop
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6:47 pm - 5:41 amSFO-EWR
7h 54m1 stop
$247American Airlines
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Sat, May 31 - Wed, Jun 11
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6:00 am - 9:25 amJFK-SFO
6h 25mnonstop
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10:45 pm - 7:29 amSFO-JFK
5h 44mnonstop
$247American Airlines
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Sat, May 31 - Mon, Jun 9
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6:10 am - 12:20 pmLGA-SFO
9h 10m1 stop
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8:00 am - 8:02 pmSFO-LGA
9h 02m1 stop
$257American Airlines
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Tue, May 27 - Sat, May 31
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8:30 pm - 12:06 amJFK-SFO
6h 36mnonstop
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10:20 pm - 7:00 amSFO-JFK
5h 40mnonstop
$260American Airlines
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Sat, May 24 - Tue, May 27
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1:30 pm - 7:16 pmLGA-SFO
8h 46m1 stop
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12:21 am - 10:59 amSFO-LGA
7h 38m1 stop
$267American Airlines
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Fri, May 30 - Sun, Jun 1
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5:30 pm - 10:31 pmEWR-SFO
8h 01m1 stop
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12:28 pm - 11:59 pmSFO-EWR
8h 31m1 stop
$267American Airlines
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Thu, Jun 26 - Fri, Jul 4
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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonMay
Cheapest flight$99
Average price round-trip$437
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco
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When to Book Flights with American Airlines from New York to San Francisco

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FAQs for flying to San Francisco with American Airlines

  • How far in advance should I book tickets for a flight with American Airlines from New York to San Francisco?

    Generally, when trying to get a below average price for your ticket, try to book around 8 days before departure. For the cheapest possible price, our data suggests booking 44 days before departure.

  • Is American Airlines the cheapest airline to fly with from New York to San Francisco?

    With an average price of $422 return, American Airlines is not the cheapest airline to fly from New York to San Francisco with. Instead, for the lowest price, our data suggests flying with Frontier, where a return flight costs $275 on average.

  • What is the cheapest American Airlines flight from New York to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight with American Airlines from New York to San Francisco was $173 for a return flight and $105 for a one-way flight.

  • Does American Airlines fly direct to San Francisco from New York?

    Yes, American Airlines does offer direct flights for the route, with around 33 flights per week.

  • What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to San Francisco with American Airlines?

    On average, the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to San Francisco with American Airlines is Tuesday, when prices are around $123. The most expensive day is generally Saturday, where the average price is around $139.

  • What’s the cheapest month to fly from New York to San Francisco with American Airlines?

    The cheapest month for American Airlines flights to San Francisco from New York is generally March, where plane tickets cost $159 on average. If possible, try to avoid the most expensive months of June and December, where tickets cost $287 and $324 respectively.

American Airlines Customer Reviews

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GoodBased on 10,000 verified guest reviews
7.2Comfort
6.9Entertainment
7.5Boarding
8.0Crew
6.5Food

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6.0 Okay
LAS-MIA
The boarding was pretty easy. However, the first class seats are not lay flat as other airlines (like JetBlue) has and therefore sleeping was a challenge.
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2.0 Poor
BOS-DCA
It was nobody’s fault - but the plane came 4-hrs late and we were updated randomly in 20-30 mins increments which left us hostage to sit and wait expectantly. It was very long and got very late. Our plane didn’t land until nearly 1 am! Also the toilet wasn’t working. The hosts were nice enough but were clearly “about to pass out” as one told me. Lastly, there was no snack or even time for it. Just a bad experience overall.
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6.0 Okay
CLT-YYZ
Was a normal flight but it was delayed, and there wasn't an explanation.
R
8.0 Very good
DSM-CLT
In flight connectivity (via T-Mobile) was often not working.
V
10.0 Wonderful
LIS-PHL
Seats were roomy. Lavatories were surprisingly big and clean. Plenty of entertainment available. We were fed and offered drinks, multiple times during the flight.
V
10.0 Wonderful
STT-MIA
Loved the pretzels
V
8.0 Very good
DCA-MSY
Pitch was very small. Knees were on the seat back in front of me.
C
2.0 Poor
MIA-LHR
really bad they refused to check in luggages that I had purchased, even showing them the transaction receipt from british airways app the staff in miami was MEDIOCRE
M
10.0 Wonderful
CMH-ORD
Quick boarding, early departure, on time gate arrival
J
8.0 Very good
IAH-LHR
First time flying BA. Will fly again.

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