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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York, NY from C$ 180

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 20/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — NYC
26 Jan — 2 Feb1
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 Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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Round-trip from

C$ 350

One-way from

C$ 180

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 508
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  • Nonstop
  • 12h 14m total
  • San Francisco to New York
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  • Alaska Airlines
  • 20/2
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 29m total
  • San Francisco to New York
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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 January 2025.

Wed 26/29:01 a.m.SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mAlaska Airlines
Fri 21/34:30 p.m.JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 20/1C$ 350
Sat 15/210:45 p.m.SFO - LGA
1 stop10h 05mDelta
Fri 21/26:04 a.m.LGA - SFO
1 stop10h 16mDelta
Deal found 20/1C$ 350
Mon 3/310:44 a.m.SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 35mJetBlue
Mon 3/39:30 p.m.JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 41mJetBlue
Deal found 19/1C$ 351
Tue 25/37:00 a.m.SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 38mAlaska Airlines
Mon 31/37:29 p.m.EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 20/1C$ 358
Tue 11/24:40 p.m.SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 36mUnited Airlines
Tue 18/28:00 p.m.EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/1C$ 360
Wed 9/410:46 p.m.SFO - LGA
1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 16/45:41 p.m.LGA - SFO
1 stop9h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/1C$ 363
Mon 17/212:40 a.m.SFO - EWR
1 stop8h 18mDelta
Tue 25/210:29 a.m.EWR - SFO
1 stop10h 51mDelta
Deal found 20/1C$ 370
Tue 11/29:00 a.m.SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 40mDelta
Sun 16/27:25 p.m.JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 52mDelta
Deal found 20/1C$ 370
Sun 11/59:57 p.m.SFO - JFK
1 stop9h 03mFrontier
Sun 18/51:00 p.m.JFK - SFO
1 stop13h 06mFrontier
Deal found 19/1C$ 382
Wed 5/25:20 a.m.SFO - LGA
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Tue 11/27:30 a.m.LGA - SFO
1 stop13h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 21/1C$ 406
Sat 1/210:53 p.m.SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/28:30 p.m.JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/1C$ 412
Wed 19/28:20 a.m.SFO - LGA
1 stop7h 59mAlaska Airlines
Wed 26/24:10 p.m.LGA - SFO
1 stop9h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 20/1C$ 488

Find flights from San Francisco to New York within your budget

Customize 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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 21 January 2025.

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San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 26/2

9:01 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Nonstop5h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 21/3

4:30 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

Nonstop6h 45m

C$ 350

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Sat 15/2

10:45 p.m.-11:50 a.m.

1 stop10h 05m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 23/2

6:04 a.m.-11:32 a.m.

1 stop8h 28m

C$ 350

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

10:44 a.m.-7:19 p.m.

Nonstop5h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/3

9:30 p.m.-1:11 a.m.

Nonstop6h 41m

C$ 351

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Tue 25/3

7:00 a.m.-3:38 p.m.

Nonstop5h 38m

Newark

Mon 31/3

7:29 p.m.-11:14 p.m.

Nonstop6h 45m

C$ 358

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Tue 11/2

4:40 p.m.-1:16 a.m.

Nonstop5h 36m

Newark

Tue 18/2

8:00 p.m.-11:44 p.m.

Nonstop6h 44m

C$ 360

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Wed 9/4

10:46 p.m.-9:11 a.m.

1 stop7h 25m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 16/4

5:41 p.m.-11:57 p.m.

1 stop9h 16m

C$ 363

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Mon 17/2

12:40 a.m.-11:58 a.m.

1 stop8h 18m

Newark

Mon 3/3

6:30 p.m.-12:14 a.m.

1 stop8h 44m

C$ 370

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 11/2

9:00 a.m.-5:40 p.m.

Nonstop5h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 16/2

7:25 p.m.-11:17 p.m.

Nonstop6h 52m

C$ 370

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sun 11/5

9:57 p.m.-10:00 a.m.

1 stop9h 03m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 18/5

1:00 p.m.-11:06 p.m.

1 stop13h 06m

C$ 382

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Wed 5/2

5:20 a.m.-3:45 p.m.

1 stop7h 25m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 11/2

7:30 a.m.-5:35 p.m.

1 stop13h 05m

C$ 406

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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 round-trip flight from San Francisco to New York. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to New York is 89 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York (average of C$ 210). Flying from San Francisco to New York in April is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 348). 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 January 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to New York at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 27% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 January 2025.

The most flights from SFO to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (127 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (67 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 mm 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 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to New York, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,201 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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?

    Located just 19.0 km from the city centre, San Francisco is the airport most travellers will use when flying to New York from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to New York should be relatively easy as there are 100 daily outbound flights to New York from 0 different airlines.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to New York round-trip from C$ 350. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from C$ 350, and JetBlue, from C$ 351. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 43% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 C$ 180 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from C$ 186 and United Airlines from C$ 187 one-way.

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

    Most travellers choose San Francisco - Newark, San Francisco - New York John F Kennedy Intl or San Francisco - New York LaGuardia when deciding on the best route from San Francisco to New York.

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

    Consider Scandinavian Airlines (94%), China Southern (93%) or TAP AIR PORTUGAL (92%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to New York.

  • 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 vacation 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York (average of C$ 210). Flying from San Francisco to New York in April is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 348). 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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