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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York from $260

SFO — NYC
10 Oct — 17 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to New York are usually found in January or February, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to New York

Mon 9/1123:00 -
Nonstop5h 39m
Tue 10/1109:30 -
Nonstop6h 34m
Deal found 6/9$460
Mon 26/1022:10 -
1 stop9h 52m
Fri 30/1006:00 -
Nonstop6h 34m
Deal found 7/9$467
Mon 26/1016:15 -
Nonstop5h 20m
Tue 3/1107:00 -
Nonstop6h 29m
Deal found 6/9$468
Mon 5/1022:05 -
1 stop14h 55m
Wed 14/1006:10 -
1 stop14h 45m
Deal found 8/9$469
Fri 30/1016:25 -
Nonstop5h 31m
Wed 4/1113:26 -
1 stop10h 29m
Deal found 5/9$471
Fri 6/1110:44 -
1 stop7h 45m
Mon 9/1107:32 -
Nonstop6h 36m
Deal found 5/9$472
Tue 3/1123:00 -
Nonstop5h 39m
Wed 4/1111:30 -
1 stop9h 53m
Deal found 8/9$473
Sun 8/1122:10 -
1 stop9h 52m
Wed 11/1107:32 -
Nonstop6h 36m
Deal found 10/9$475
Mon 26/1022:23 -
Nonstop5h 41m
Wed 28/1009:59 -
1 stop9h 48m
Deal found 10/9$480
Sat 5/1221:50 -
Nonstop5h 30m
Sat 12/1215:45 -
1 stop11h 14m
Deal found 9/9$487
Tue 1/1221:00 -
1 stop9h 01m
Wed 9/1210:00 -
Nonstop6h 44m
Deal found 6/9$489
Sat 7/1106:05 -
1 stop7h 33m
Thu 12/1116:57 -
1 stop9h 05m
Deal found 9/9$494

Find flight deals from San Francisco to New York

Round-trip from

$460

One-way from

$260

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$669

Good one-way deal

$350 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 9/11-10/11
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 13m total
  • San Francisco to New York
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JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 4/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 25m total
  • San Francisco to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($152 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average return price).
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San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 7/10

16:20-00:39

Nonstop5h 19m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$262

San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - LGA New York LaGuardia

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Sun 13/12

23:48-10:50

1 stop8h 02m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$262

San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 4/12

19:01-19:04

1 stop21h 03m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$269

San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - LGA New York LaGuardia

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Wed 3/3

11:06-23:51

1 stop9h 45m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$269

San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - LGA New York LaGuardia

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Wed 16/12

06:00-15:52

1 stop6h 52m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$276

San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - LGA New York LaGuardia

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Tue 6/10

06:55-20:50

2 stops10h 55m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$282

San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 2/10

18:58-06:01

1 stop8h 03m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$284

San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - LGA New York LaGuardia

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Mon 19/10

09:35-22:55

1 stop10h 20m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$284

San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - LGA New York LaGuardia

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Tue 13/10

06:00-17:43

1 stop8h 43m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$289

San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - LGA New York LaGuardia

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Sat 27/2

08:50-22:50

2 stops11h 00m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$291

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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

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 $457). Flying from San Francisco to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $797). 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?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to New York in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 15% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to New York

The most flights from SFO to NYC are scheduled on a Wednesday (147 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (79 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
San Francisco to New York flights typically cost between $494 and $886 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $460 on Alaska Airlines (9 Nov–10 Nov).

How often are flights from San Francisco to New York delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between San Francisco and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 180 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to New York flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to New York flights?

Over the past year, Alaska Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to New York, you should look to book at least 84 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines 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.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,904 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,904 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,904 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,814 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,904 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 17.7 km from the centre of San Francisco. There are 109 flights from San Francisco to New York per day from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to New York?

    Departing from San Francisco to New York will take you 5h 26m. There are 4149 km between San Francisco and New York. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to New York round-trip?

    Currently priced at $152, 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. JetBlue is priced at 74% 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 $113 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $114 and United Airlines from $221 one-way.

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

    The most popular route from San Francisco to New York is San Francisco - New York John F Kennedy Intl. You may also consider San Francisco - Newark or San Francisco - New York LaGuardia.

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

    Consider Condor (89%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (85%) or Gulf Air (84%) 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 $381 for a flight from San Francisco to New York. The cheapest flight overall is $302 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - New York John F Kennedy Intl) is currently priced at $523.

  • 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 $457). Flying from San Francisco to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $797). 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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