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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York from $187

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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — NYC
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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 Friday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to New York

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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$345

One-way from

$187

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$528

Good round-trip deal

$812 or less

Good one-way deal

$160 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 25/3-2/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 09m total
  • San Francisco to New York
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 2/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 27m total
  • San Francisco to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($192 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to New York (NYC).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to New York (NYC).

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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 21 February 2025.

Tue 25/307:35SFO - JFK
1 stop20h 25mAlaska Airlines
Wed 2/413:00JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 20/2$345
Mon 7/421:43SFO - JFK
1 stop8h 17mJetBlue
Tue 8/413:00JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 34mJetBlue
Deal found 20/2$346
Fri 7/322:45SFO - LGA
1 stop8h 45mDelta
Wed 12/306:00LGA - SFO
1 stop7h 47mDelta
Deal found 20/2$356
Thu 27/212:55SFO - LGA
1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/306:10LGA - SFO
1 stop8h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2$361
Tue 8/409:05SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 47mDelta
Fri 18/421:45JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 49mDelta
Deal found 20/2$372
Sat 15/307:00SFO - EWR
1 stop7h 29mAlaska Airlines
Wed 19/319:59EWR - SFO
1 stop14h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 20/2$379
Tue 1/413:20SFO - EWR
1 stop7h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/414:45EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/2$384
Thu 27/205:55SFO - EWR
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Tue 4/318:30EWR - SFO
1 stop8h 44mDelta
Deal found 20/2$403
Wed 26/305:20SFO - LGA
2 stops9h 50mSouthwest
Wed 2/409:05LGA - SFO
1 stop9h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 19/2$411
Thu 6/1106:20SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 9/1107:30EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 26mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 19/2$437
Thu 15/523:50SFO - LGA
1 stop13h 39mFrontier
Thu 22/523:16LGA - SFO
1 stop28h 17mFrontier
Deal found 19/2$437
Mon 31/300:15SFO - EWR
1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/416:49EWR - SFO
1 stop10h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2$455

Find flights from San Francisco to New York within your budget

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 25/3

07:35-07:00

1 stop20h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/4

13:00-16:44

Nonstop6h 44m

$345

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 8/4

11:55-20:45

Nonstop5h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 29/4

17:00-20:52

Nonstop6h 52m

$356

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Fri 7/3

22:45-10:30

1 stop8h 45m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/3

06:00-10:47

1 stop7h 47m

$356

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Mon 24/3

22:36-09:07

1 stop7h 31m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 25/3

19:29-01:19

1 stop8h 50m

$361

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 10/3

23:20-12:18

1 stop9h 58m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/3

15:55-19:33

Nonstop6h 38m

$362

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Sat 15/3

07:00-17:29

1 stop7h 29m

Newark

Wed 19/3

19:59-07:33

1 stop14h 34m

$379

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Tue 1/4

13:20-23:35

1 stop7h 15m

Newark

Mon 7/4

14:45-18:07

Nonstop6h 22m

$384

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

23:15-10:34

1 stop8h 19m

Newark

Thu 6/3

17:50-23:19

1 stop8h 29m

$403

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Wed 26/3

05:20-18:10

2 stops9h 50m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 2/4

09:05-15:20

1 stop9h 15m

$411

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Thu 15/5

23:50-16:29

1 stop13h 39m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 22/5

23:16-00:33

1 stop28h 17m

$437

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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 14 February 2025.

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York (average of $1,203). Flying from San Francisco to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,944). 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 21 February 2025.

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 25% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to New York. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

The most flights from SFO to NYC are scheduled on a Friday (133 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (82 on average).

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 21 February 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to New York, such as Southwest, Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very Good

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very Good

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

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 106 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 $345, Alaska Airlines will fly you from San Francisco to New York and back. In addition to Alaska Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $356 and $361, respectively. Alaska Airlines is priced at 49% 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 $187 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $194 and Hawaiian Airlines from $196 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 Royal Air Maroc (98%), Scandinavian Airlines (98%) or LOT (96%) 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 $581 for a flight from San Francisco to New York. The cheapest flight overall is $131 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - New York John F Kennedy Intl) is currently priced at $262.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York (average of $1,203). Flying from San Francisco to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,944). 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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