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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York from $205

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 7/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — NYC
15 Jul — 22 Jul1
1 adult

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

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 10 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$383

One-way from

$205

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$727

Good round-trip deal

$429 or less

Good one-way deal

$197 or less
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 4/9-7/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 35m total
  • San Francisco to New York
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 7/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 13m total
  • San Francisco to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($46 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 10 July 2025.

Thu 4/911:25SFO - LGA
1 stop8h 55mSouthwest
Sun 7/906:05LGA - SFO
1 stop8h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 9/7$383
Wed 22/1006:00SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 42mJetBlue
Wed 22/1017:29JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 30mJetBlue
Deal found 10/7$386
Tue 26/813:30SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 47mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 31/809:30JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 10/7$395
Wed 6/806:18SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 42mAlaska Airlines
Sat 16/820:29JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/7$401
Wed 27/811:35SFO - LGA
1 stop8h 49mDelta
Sun 31/806:00LGA - SFO
1 stop9h 57mDelta
Deal found 6/7$410
Sat 9/807:05SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 54mDelta
Wed 10/915:25JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 45mDelta
Deal found 8/7$426
Mon 18/816:03SFO - EWR
1 stop20h 31mAlaska Airlines
Wed 27/816:43EWR - SFO
1 stop10h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/7$442
Thu 4/907:47SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 42mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 4/918:18EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 13mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 10/7$445
Mon 25/807:00SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Wed 27/816:59EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/7$449
Tue 2/912:30SFO - EWR
2 stops18h 04mDelta
Tue 9/906:15EWR - SFO
1 stop10h 15mDelta
Deal found 9/7$452
Wed 6/820:53SFO - JFK
1 stop10h 30mFrontier
Sat 16/806:59JFK - SFO
1 stop8h 17mFrontier
Deal found 9/7$481

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to New York that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

11:25-23:20

1 stop8h 55m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 7/9

06:05-11:45

1 stop8h 40m

$383

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 22/10

06:00-14:42

Nonstop5h 42m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 22/10

17:29-20:59

Nonstop6h 30m

$386

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 26/8

13:30-22:17

Nonstop5h 47m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 31/8

09:30-12:40

Nonstop6h 10m

$395

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 6/8

06:18-15:00

Nonstop5h 42m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 16/8

20:29-23:59

Nonstop6h 30m

$401

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Tue 12/8

21:35-08:15

1 stop7h 40m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 19/8

06:05-10:57

1 stop7h 52m

$424

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 9/8

07:05-15:59

Nonstop5h 54m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/9

07:00-10:24

Nonstop6h 24m

$426

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Mon 18/8

16:03-15:34

1 stop20h 31m

Newark

Tue 26/8

16:43-23:59

1 stop10h 16m

$442

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

07:47-16:29

Nonstop5h 42m

Newark

Thu 4/9

18:18-21:31

Nonstop6h 13m

$445

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Mon 25/8

07:00-15:24

Nonstop5h 24m

Newark

Wed 27/8

16:59-20:02

Nonstop6h 03m

$449

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Tue 2/9

12:30-09:34

2 stops18h 04m

Newark

Tue 9/9

06:15-13:30

1 stop10h 15m

$452

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to New York

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to New York

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 27 June 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 10 July 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to New York at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 21% 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 10 July 2025.

The most flights from SFO to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (172 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (89 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to New York?

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 10 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, andDelta from San Francisco to New York to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Breeze Airways
8.0
Very Good

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 137 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 $383, Southwest will fly you from San Francisco to New York and back. In addition to Southwest, 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 $386 and $393, respectively. Southwest is priced at 38% 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 $205 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hawaiian Airlines from $210 and Alaska Airlines from $211 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 Aeromexico (93%), Scandinavian Airlines (88%) or TAP AIR PORTUGAL (85%) 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 $390 for a flight from San Francisco to New York. The cheapest flight overall is $196 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Newark) is currently priced at $494.

  • 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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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$274Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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