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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to New York (SFO-NYC)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to New York 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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21:25 - 08:34SFO-LGA
8h 09m1 stop
17:30 - 00:45LGA-SFO
10h 15m1 stop
£179JetBlue
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Tue, 6 Aug - Tue, 20 Aug
22:47 - 13:27SFO-LGA
11h 40m1 stop
15:00 - 23:59LGA-SFO
11h 59m1 stop
£203JetBlue
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Mon, 20 May - Thu, 30 May
21:45 - 08:59SFO-LGA
8h 14m1 stop
12:55 - 18:50LGA-SFO
8h 55m1 stop
£229Delta
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Wed, 4 Sep - Tue, 24 Sep
12:48 - 23:40SFO-LGA
7h 52m1 stop
13:00 - 18:44LGA-SFO
8h 44m1 stop
£230Delta
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Wed, 2 Oct - Wed, 9 Oct
07:00 - 15:45SFO-JFK
5h 45mdirect
20:25 - 23:59JFK-SFO
6h 34mdirect
£246Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 29 May - Tue, 4 Jun
17:50 - 17:59SFO-EWR
21h 09m1 stop
11:18 - 17:14EWR-SFO
8h 56m1 stop
£248Sun Country Air
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Fri, 31 May - Mon, 10 Jun
07:00 - 15:45SFO-JFK
5h 45mdirect
11:45 - 18:31JFK-SFO
9h 46m1 stop
£253Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 29 May - Wed, 5 Jun
17:50 - 17:59SFO-EWR
21h 09m1 stop
11:34 - 13:09EWR-SFO
28h 35m1 stop
£260Sun Country Air
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Fri, 31 May - Mon, 3 Jun
18:10 - 10:44SFO-EWR
13h 34m1 stop
17:35 - 21:00EWR-SFO
6h 25mdirect
Sat, 25 May - Sat, 1 Jun
17:45 - 01:49SFO-EWR
29h 04m2 stops
19:00 - 17:11EWR-SFO
25h 11m2 stops
Mon, 20 May - Fri, 24 May

Flights from San Francisco to New York - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to New York to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to New York flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from San Francisco to New York.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from San Francisco to New York cost £120 and was between San Francisco and Newark Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is £238.

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

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to New York clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to New York on a Monday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to New York?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to New York is February, where tickets cost £201 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of tickets is £343 and £328 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to New York, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 54 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to New York?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, JetBlue offered the best one-way deal for that route, at £90. KAYAK users also found San Francisco to New York return flights on JetBlue from £179 and on Delta from £229.

Which airlines fly most frequently between San Francisco and New York?

Delta connects San Francisco to New York with up to 14 flights per day. United Airlines also offers 14 flights per day, while Alaska Airlines follows with 7 flights per day.

Which airlines fly direct between San Francisco and New York?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Francisco to New York.
There are 5 airlines that fly direct from San Francisco to New York. They are: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with JetBlue at £153 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at JetBlue.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and New York per day?

Each day, there are between 42 and 56 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in New York, with an average flight time of 5h 44m. The most common departure time is 22:00 and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Each week, there are 343 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and New York?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San Francisco to New York take?

Direct flights take on average 5h 19m to travel the 2,566 miles between San Francisco and New York.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to New York?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 06:00 and will be landing in New York at 14:43.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to New York?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to New York jets off at 23:59 and lands at 08:34.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to New York

Low season

January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

£90
Best time to beat the crowds (26% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (23% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport

When to book flights from San Francisco to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to New York based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to New York

  • Can I take an Uber from downtown to San Francisco Airport?

    In general, a ride on Uber won’t cost you too much, but traffic conditions can affect the price. You can meet your driver on level 5 of the domestic terminal garage or curbside on the departures level of the international terminal.

  • What is the most convenient way to get from New York LaGuardia to Manhattan?

    By far the most convenient way is to travel by car service, especially if you have a lot of luggage or are traveling in a large party. Your driver will be waiting for you at baggage claim and will happily transport your party and all the luggage to the car.

  • What is the most cost-effective way to get from New York John F. Kennedy Intl. to Manhattan?

    The combination of the AirTrain and the NYC subway system is the most cost-effective way to make the trip. The AirTrain will cost a few dollars, and the journey on the subway will cost even less; but be forewarned that this may be a difficult journey if you have several bags to carry.

  • If money is no object, what is the most luxurious way to travel from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Manhattan?

    If you’re really looking to splurge, US Helicopter flies to and from John F. Kennedy Intl. from three locations in Manhattan at the Wall Street Heliport: E. 34th Street and W. 30th Street. The cost for this service is $159 per person but please note you will be limited to one checked bag and one carry-on bag per passenger.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to New York was £112 for a one-way ticket and £224 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to New York?

    JetBlue, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Iberia offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to New York flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to New York?

    The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to New York flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to New York?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and New York, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to New York?

    There are direct flights from San Francisco to New York on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to New York, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to New York are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of £369 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £566 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to New York?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to New York.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to New York?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to New York?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to New York with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to New York?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New York from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to New York

  • Looking for a cheap flight from San Francisco to New York? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £173 or less one-way and £303 or less round-trip.
  • When passengers on flights from San Francisco to New York want to head to the airport in style, they often opt for a car service. San Francisco's Pleasant Limo has a wide variety of vehicles to meet your party's needs. The vehicles are clean and well maintained, the drivers are accommodating and will even highlighting points of interest along the route, plus your entire trip can be booked online.
  • If you are dropping off a rental car at San Francisco airport before your flight, the process could not be more straightforward. You drive to the Rental Car Center that is just southwest of the airport on highway 101 and, after dropping off your car, you can take the AirTrain Blue Line to all of the terminal buildings. The AirTrain is fully automated and runs 24 hours per day.
  • Passengers that are looking for something to eat before long flights from San Francisco to New York have a wealth of options at San Francisco Airport. The airport offers sushi at Tomokazu, classic burgers at the Burger Joint, top-flight wine, beer, and spirits at SF Uncork'd, and authentic Southwestern and Mexican fare at Urban Tortilla.
  • If you are planning on using frequent flyer points on flights from San Francisco to New York, remember that two of the biggest operators at San Francisco Airport, United, and American Airlines, reward travel based on zones. This means that the amount of points you will get will remain the same even if you cannot fly non-stop from your departure point to your destination.
  • If you have some time to kill before your flight, stop in at InMotion Entertainment in the International Terminal Hall at San Francisco Airport. InMotion has every everything a cross-country traveler would need like headphones, electronics, travel gear, and a whole host of travel accessories.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to New York?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco to New York, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to New York

Monday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +28 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +29 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +28 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +29 more

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Direct returns

New York to San Francisco

Monday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +31 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +32 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +31 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +32 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +32 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +33 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from San Francisco to New York

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to New York. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to New York? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9109 reviews
8.6crew
7.3food
8.2boarding
7.3entertainment
7.9comfort
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I like that we took off on time and arrived a bit early. I like that I could gate check my bag and board early. I don't like how crowded the flight was. I had ok leg room, but could feel every move of the person next to me. And the aisles are very narrow. The gate and flight crews were terrific.

8.0 ExcellentKaren, Apr 2024SFO - JFK
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I like that we took off on time and arrived a bit early. I like that I could gate check my bag and board early. I don't like how crowded the flight was. I had ok leg room, but could feel every move of the person next to me. And the aisles are very narrow. The gate and flight crews were terrific.

The flight was diverted and departed from San Jose instead of San Francisco. This could’ve been executed more smoothly because after arriving in San Jose it seemed like nothing was being processed correctly as needed for the gate agents to do their jobs well and the flight to leave on time

Excellent service and prices. I was not award of inflight entertainment.

Both flights from NYC to SFO were delayed more than an hour. No wifi, no screens/movies etc. The crew was nice.

They gave me a seat with extra leg room. But they didn't offer me anything to drink, just because it was an hour flight

flight delayed 2ish hours; status updates easily could have been conveyed in a more timely manner

Temperature was very cold. seat was uncomfortable bc headrest did not work properly - the earflaps would not move.

Alaska airlines is the best. Best customer service, crew, and value for money.

Alaska airlines was good! Friendly staff, good communication and respectful. The alaska airlines help in everyway they can

I have taken 4 Alaska flights in the past 3 weeks and every single flight was delayed. They give you a $12 voucher for airport food, sometimes too late, after you’ve already eaten. That might get you a bagel. Reservations, rentals, etc have to be cancelled with no repercussions. Will be avoiding Alaska if possible.

It was a crowded flight. They did the best they could.

Boarding was great. The flight landed early. It took the crew over an hour and a half to bring out drinks. I paid to upgrade my seat to Comfort+ only to be near a crying/screaming baby who was seldom quiet. Noise-cancelling earbuds didn’t even help. Waste of money to upgrade.

Boarding was a sh!t show. JFK BOARDING was awful. The agent called three sections at a time Clogging the area then yelling at people to not block the walk way. How are you going to call delta one , premium select and comfort plus at once and the yell at highest paying passengers. Need to do a lot better and the flight attendants in the galley need to understand that their voices travel. They were talking about others and everyone in the cabin heard them

The main person that was coordinating everything was a short white/light skin Spanish man and he was very rude. It honestly made me feel like it was everyone’s First day at work. His announcements were very not reasonable and they did not make sense. The stewardess on the flight that made the announcements she didn’t even know what she was talking about she sounded inebriated. There were no snacks or drinks on our flight there wasn’t even much turbulence. This flight was not enjoyable nor was it what a Delta flight should be and just this past week I flew with Delta 3 times.

Horrible. First delta flight was delayed. I ran to my connecting flight and arrived to the gate 13 mins before departure. I told the gate agent “I’m here”, she told me flight was closed while giving my already confirmed seat to an stand by passenger. I said again “madam, I’m here with my confirmed seat” and she said “no you’re not here@ and gave two stand by people a boarding pass and let them board. I asked “madam, why do you do that?”, and she repeated “you’re not here”. That was very rude. I’m disappointed of delta. It used to have a good customer service. Things have changed, but not for good.

full flihgt but crew and passengers all helped eachother we landed early! however we then had to wait 40 minutes on the tarmac to get into the gate there were people trying get connecting flights, assume its an airport issue but still frustrating

You need to be a hacker to get the (Free) WiFi

The crew was horrible. Cleo was the most unwelcoming flight attendant I’ve ever had.

Do not get fooled by the term “Delta One” flat bed! The seats were super narrow. The ottoman for the feet was so narrow that when you recline the seat in flat bed position, you can only fit one foot in the 8” width space. There was only 1 flight attendant for First Class. The breakfast took 2 hours to get served. Instead of offering French Toast, the served bread pudding. The champagne with orange juice or Mimosa tasted terrible. Almost all the movies offered were ridiculously old. For a long flight from San Francisco to NY, it was frustrating! I DO NOT RECOMMEND this flight!!!

Really big guy next to me Attendants moved him to an open row

Great. Loved that there was WiFi on flight to keep in touch and excellent service of beverages and snacks.

great flight. Pilot was communicative, flight attendants were excellent. Really nice experience except my tv didn’t work.

Overall, the flight was better than the flight I took to go to Florida, which had a bunch of problems. The crew is really nice and the plane was new so it had a small problem when we were on the runway, but the flight itself was great. They even made some time back up, which is always a good thing.

Everything was good except for deplaning in NY. Took way too long!!

Jet Blue keeps getting iit wrong. 4 hour mechanical delay followed by terrible boarding experience. This is my third horrific jet blue flight in 2024. I am going to try to avoid this loser in the sky

no wifi and the aircraft was very old with tiny 4” screens.

I really liked the way snacks and drinks were available throughout the flight!!! The flight attendants were also all fantastic!

After we landed, we were held on the plane for 30 minutes. There was no one at the gate once we landed and we forced to sit on a plan that had already over an hour delayed.

Flawless trip. Pilot came out and introduced himself, welcomed everyone, made a light joke to put everyone at ease. Arrived quite early.

JetBlue's check-in was great, but there was an in-flight flight attendant who was very rude and unkind. I didn't realize that the bathrooms were already locked 30 mins prior to landing and needed to use the restroom. Instead of politely asking me to return, she rudely told me, 'No, bathrooms are locked! Go back to your seat!' The flight was more than an hour delay, which made me almost miss my connecting flight. I understand the reasoning, but the action they took to get a hold of maintenance was time consuming. It took them so long to get a hold of maintenance and for maintenance to get started. Most importantly, my 3 checked baggages are missing! I'm writing this review 3 days after my arrival to the Philippines, and my 3 checked baggages, where my wedding dress is, are all missing!

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Cheapest flights to New York from San Francisco found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to New York found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
13/8Tue
1 stopJetBlue
8h 09mSFO-LGA
£90
20/5Mon
2 stops
29h 04mSFO-EWR
£101
31/5Fri
1 stopSun Country Air
21h 09mSFO-EWR
£102
13/8Tue
directAlaska Airlines
5h 33mSFO-EWR
£107
7/8Wed
directDelta
5h 41mSFO-JFK
£107
23/9Mon
1 stopDelta
7h 36mSFO-EWR
£114
18/9Wed
directAlaska Airlines
5h 19mSFO-EWR
£118
1/6Sat
1 stopSun Country Air
13h 34mSFO-JFK
£134
13/8Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
10h 21mSFO-LGA
£158
29/9Sun
directUnited Airlines
5h 19mSFO-EWR
£159

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to New York

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to New York that are departing in the next 10 days.
29/4Mon
directJetBlue
5h 43mSFO-JFK
2/5Thu
directJetBlue
6h 22mJFK-SFO
£308
1/5Wed
multi-stopDelta
8h 02mSFO-EWR
8/5Wed
multi-stopDelta
8h 22mEWR-SFO
£337
1/5Wed
directJetBlue
5h 41mSFO-JFK
8/5Wed
directJetBlue
6h 22mJFK-SFO
£354
1/5Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
8h 59mSFO-JFK
8/5Wed
directAlaska Airlines
6h 35mJFK-SFO
£356
1/5Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
8h 59mSFO-JFK
8/5Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
8h 37mJFK-SFO
£364
1/5Wed
multi-stopDelta
7h 00mSFO-LGA
10/5Fri
multi-stopDelta
8h 13mLGA-SFO
£369
29/4Mon
multi-stopSouthwest
7h 10mSFO-LGA
2/5Thu
multi-stopSouthwest
14h 45mLGA-SFO
£417
29/4Mon
multi-stopSouthwest
15h 10mSFO-LGA
2/5Thu
multi-stopSouthwest
14h 45mLGA-SFO
£425
30/4Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 17mSFO-EWR
12/5Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 33mEWR-SFO
£470
30/4Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 03mSFO-LGA
11/5Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 06mLGA-SFO
£478

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