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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York from $151

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — NYC
5 Nov — 12 Nov1
1 adult

The best prices from San Francisco to New York are usually found in February or January, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to New York (NYC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 31 October 2024.

Round-trip from

$358

One-way from

$151

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 4/12-5/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 19m total
  • San Francisco to New York
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 18/11
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 13m total
  • San Francisco to New York
High demand for flights, 23% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 26% potential price drop

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 October 2024.

Wed 4/1220:35SFO - JFK
1 stop11h 39mJetBlue
Thu 5/1215:40JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 40mJetBlue
Deal found 31/10$358
Tue 19/1109:21SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 38mAlaska Airlines
Sat 23/1118:40JFK - SFO
1 stop17h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 30/10$359
Tue 17/1206:00SFO - LGA
1 stop7h 53mDelta
Fri 10/111:00LGA - SFO
1 stop9h 26mDelta
Deal found 30/10$376
Sat 16/1115:19SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 25mDelta
Mon 25/1114:55JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 31mDelta
Deal found 31/10$378
Fri 6/1216:43SFO - EWR
1 stop9h 52mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/1219:29EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 31/10$422
Thu 5/1213:55SFO - EWR
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Tue 10/1206:00EWR - SFO
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Deal found 30/10$423
Wed 4/1220:35SFO - LGA
1 stop7h 54mJetBlue
Mon 9/1209:30LGA - SFO
1 stop12h 38mJetBlue
Deal found 31/10$429
Sun 17/1123:59SFO - EWR
1 stop7h 50mSun Country Air
Wed 20/1108:25EWR - SFO
1 stop11h 16mSun Country Air
Deal found 30/10$434
Sat 16/1108:00SFO - LGA
1 stop9h 15mSouthwest
Wed 20/1111:10LGA - SFO
2 stops11h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 30/10$435
Sun 8/1222:45SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 17mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/1207:45EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/10$438
Sun 17/1123:59SFO - JFK
1 stop7h 29mSun Country Air
Thu 21/1111:24JFK - SFO
1 stop9h 01mSun Country Air
Deal found 30/10$495
Tue 19/1100:25SFO - LGA
1 stop8h 01mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/1209:35LGA - SFO
1 stop10h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/10$566

Find flights from San Francisco to New York within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to New York that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 750,439 searches. Data last updated 31 October 2024.

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$358 - $680

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Price

San FranciscoNew York John F Kennedy Intl

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 4/12

1 stop11h 39m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/12

Nonstop6h 40m

$358

San FranciscoNew York John F Kennedy Intl

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 11/2

1 stop8h 39m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/3

Nonstop7h 04m

$359

San FranciscoNew York John F Kennedy Intl

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 19/11

Nonstop5h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 24/11

Nonstop6h 36m

$361

San FranciscoNew York LaGuardia

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Sat 18/1

1 stop7h 57m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 26/1

1 stop8h 18m

$362

San FranciscoNew York LaGuardia

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Thu 23/1

1 stop8h 50m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 26/1

1 stop9h 47m

$368

San FranciscoNew York LaGuardia

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Wed 22/1

1 stop8h 50m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 29/1

2 stops10h 50m

$397

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Thu 5/12

1 stop8h 04m

Newark

Wed 11/12

1 stop10h 27m

$423

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Mon 9/12

Nonstop5h 27m

Newark

Thu 12/12

1 stop8h 42m

$425

San FranciscoNew York LaGuardia

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Wed 4/12

1 stop7h 54m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 7/12

1 stop10h 36m

$429

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Sun 17/11

1 stop7h 50m

Newark

Wed 20/11

1 stop11h 16m

$434

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Sun 8/12

Nonstop5h 17m

Newark

Tue 10/12

Nonstop6h 21m

$438

San FranciscoNew York LaGuardia

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Thu 5/12

2 stops15h 14m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 12/12

3 stops24h 06m

$680

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to New York

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to New York including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to New York?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to New York. Price data was last updated on 25 October 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to New York, you should look to book at least 89 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to New York?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York (average of $1,197). Flying from San Francisco to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,455). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 October 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to New York in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 35% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Rainfall in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New York. Reviews last updated 31 October 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to New York, such as Delta, JetBlue and Alaska Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very Good
115 reviews

Food

6.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Breeze Airways
8.2
Very Good
115 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very Good
115 reviews

Food

6.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

8.1
Very Good
5,116 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very Good
115 reviews

Food

6.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

8.0
Very Good
9,420 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very Good
115 reviews

Food

6.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

8.0
Very Good
8,836 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very Good
115 reviews

Food

6.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

7.5
Good
3,514 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very Good
115 reviews

Food

6.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.3

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to New York. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to New York?

    If you book a flight to New York from San Francisco, you will be flying from San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 19.0 km from the centre of San Francisco. There are 86 flights from San Francisco to New York per day from 1 airline.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to New York round-trip?

    Currently priced at $358, JetBlue will fly you from San Francisco to New York and back. In addition to JetBlue, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Alaska Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $359 and $361, respectively. JetBlue is priced at 44% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to New York one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $151 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $151 and United Airlines from $158 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to New York?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to New York?

    Consider Fiji Airways (96%), Iberia (95%) or Scandinavian Airlines (95%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to New York.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to New York?

    On average you can expect to pay $257 for a flight from San Francisco to New York. The cheapest flight overall is $179 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Newark) is currently priced at $423.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to New York that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to New York flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to New York?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to New York.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to New York?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to New York by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to New York?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York (average of $1,197). Flying from San Francisco to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,455). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$389Average$619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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