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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York, NY from C$ 139

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 19/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — NYC
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
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 Tuesday or Sunday 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 16 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 277

One-way from

C$ 139

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 531

Good round-trip deal

C$ 289 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 29/4-30/4
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 12m total
  • San Francisco to New York
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 19/8
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 42m total
  • San Francisco to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (C$ 142 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip 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 16 April 2025.

Tue 29/41:52 p.m.SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 37mAlaska Airlines
Wed 30/41:00 p.m.JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/4C$ 277
Sat 24/54:15 p.m.SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 41mDelta
Thu 29/59:55 p.m.JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 44mDelta
Deal found 15/4C$ 305
Sat 24/510:45 p.m.SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 40mJetBlue
Fri 30/55:50 p.m.JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 38mJetBlue
Deal found 16/4C$ 306
Sun 25/56:00 a.m.SFO - LGA
1 stop7h 44mDelta
Sat 31/51:00 p.m.LGA - SFO
1 stop9h 59mDelta
Deal found 16/4C$ 332
Fri 23/512:40 a.m.SFO - EWR
1 stop8h 05mDelta
Fri 30/57:10 a.m.EWR - SFO
1 stop8h 30mDelta
Deal found 15/4C$ 357
Fri 30/56:12 a.m.SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 47mAlaska Airlines
Fri 6/69:00 a.m.EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/4C$ 360
Tue 27/55:49 p.m.SFO - JFK
1 stop9h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 29/58:29 p.m.JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 15/4C$ 373
Tue 20/511:35 a.m.SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 24/58:15 p.m.EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/4C$ 382
Fri 9/59:27 p.m.SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 32mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 14/57:29 p.m.EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 36mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 16/4C$ 387
Wed 21/56:45 a.m.SFO - LGA
1 stop8h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 28/57:00 a.m.LGA - SFO
1 stop7h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/4C$ 399
Wed 25/66:37 a.m.SFO - LGA
1 stop12h 28mFrontier
Tue 8/710:55 p.m.LGA - SFO
1 stop27h 39mFrontier
Deal found 16/4C$ 431
Thu 16/106:00 a.m.SFO - LGA
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Mon 27/109:00 a.m.LGA - SFO
1 stop9h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 15/4C$ 437

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

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 29/4

1:52 p.m.-10:29 p.m.

Nonstop5h 37m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 30/4

1:00 p.m.-4:35 p.m.

Nonstop6h 35m

C$ 277

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 24/5

4:15 p.m.-12:56 a.m.

Nonstop5h 41m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 29/5

9:55 p.m.-1:39 a.m.

Nonstop6h 44m

C$ 305

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 24/5

1:25 p.m.-10:11 p.m.

Nonstop5h 46m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 30/5

8:10 p.m.-11:50 p.m.

Nonstop6h 40m

C$ 307

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Sun 25/5

6:00 a.m.-4:44 p.m.

1 stop7h 44m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 28/5

6:00 a.m.-10:33 a.m.

1 stop7h 33m

C$ 332

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Fri 23/5

12:40 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

1 stop8h 05m

Newark

Fri 30/5

7:10 a.m.-12:40 p.m.

1 stop8h 30m

C$ 357

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Fri 30/5

6:12 a.m.-2:59 p.m.

Nonstop5h 47m

Newark

Fri 6/6

9:00 a.m.-12:33 p.m.

Nonstop6h 33m

C$ 360

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Tue 20/5

6:12 a.m.-2:59 p.m.

Nonstop5h 47m

Newark

Sat 24/5

4:56 p.m.-11:53 p.m.

1 stop9h 57m

C$ 371

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 27/5

5:49 p.m.-6:09 a.m.

1 stop9h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 29/5

8:29 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

Nonstop6h 30m

C$ 373

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Tue 20/5

11:35 a.m.-8:05 p.m.

Nonstop5h 30m

Newark

Sat 24/5

8:15 p.m.-11:42 p.m.

Nonstop6h 27m

C$ 382

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Wed 21/5

6:45 a.m.-6:15 p.m.

1 stop8h 30m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 28/5

7:00 a.m.-11:54 a.m.

1 stop7h 54m

C$ 399

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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 round-trip flight from San Francisco to New York. Price data was last updated on 11 April 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 16 April 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to New York in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 33% 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 16 April 2025.

The most flights from SFO to NYC are scheduled on a Tuesday (157 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (66 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 16 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to New York, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 112 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$ 277. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from C$ 305, and JetBlue, from C$ 331. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 52% 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$ 139 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from C$ 153 and JetBlue from C$ 153 one-way.

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

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    Consider KLM (93%), SAUDIA (92%) or Etihad Airways (92%) 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?

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to New York is generally C$ 289, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 137. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - New York John F Kennedy Intl), you can expect to pay C$ 483 for that flight.

  • 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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