Cheap flights New York (LGA) to San Francisco Bay Area (SFO)
New York to San Francisco Bay Area is a 3028-mile trip with 6 airports worth comparing across both ends. The closest airport to New York is rarely the cheapest one once you price the drive and parking — on this route the gap between nearest and cheapest runs around $41.
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Search LGA → SFONearest vs. cheapest door-to-door
| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | LGA → SFO | $643 | $128 | $771 |
| Cheapest combo | EWR → SFO | $594 | $136 | $730 |
Estimated savings by not defaulting to the nearest airport: ~$41. These are modeled estimates, not live fares — always confirm on the search page.
Departure airports near New York
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to SFO | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LGA — New York | 10 mi / 14m | $92 | $643 | $734 |
| EWR — Newark | 10.3 mi / 15m | $100 | $594 | $694 |
| JFK — New York | 15.2 mi / 21m | $93 | $636 | $730 |
Arrival airports near San Francisco Bay Area
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from LGA | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFO — San Francisco | 12.9 mi / 18m | $37 | $643 | $680 |
| OAK — Oakland | 13.6 mi / 19m | $38 | $661 | $699 |
| SJC — San Jose | 46.3 mi / 48m | $109 | $642 | $750 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 3028 miles, 2d 2h, and an estimated $531 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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