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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York from £109

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 13/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — NYC
23 Dec — 30 Dec1
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 Thursday

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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 18 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£196

One-way from

£109

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£409
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 16/2-3/3
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 04m total
  • San Francisco to New York
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 13/1
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 38m total
  • San Francisco to New York
High demand for flights, 14% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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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 18 December 2024.

Wed 25/1209:00SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 38mDelta
Fri 17/107:00JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 52mDelta
Deal found 18/12£198
Wed 25/1215:55SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 27mJetBlue
Mon 27/120:30JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 44mJetBlue
Deal found 17/12£211
Tue 24/1206:00SFO - LGA
1 stop10h 20mDelta
Fri 17/116:59LGA - SFO
1 stop9h 25mDelta
Deal found 18/12£248
Wed 25/1208:00SFO - JFK
1 stop11h 29mAlaska Airlines
Tue 28/116:00JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/12£249
Wed 25/1205:40SFO - EWR
1 stop7h 19mDelta
Sat 18/117:50EWR - SFO
1 stop8h 32mDelta
Deal found 18/12£257
Tue 31/1208:52SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 37mAlaska Airlines
Thu 9/118:29EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/12£257
Wed 25/1218:35SFO - EWR
1 stop8h 02mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/116:30EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12£291
Tue 31/1221:00SFO - LGA
1 stop9h 43mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/110:20LGA - SFO
1 stop8h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12£303
Tue 24/1208:15SFO - LGA
1 stop9h 45mSouthwest
Sat 11/106:10LGA - SFO
2 stops10h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 17/12£351
Mon 30/1223:59SFO - JFK
1 stop7h 42mSun Country Air
Mon 13/111:28JFK - SFO
1 stop8h 17mSun Country Air
Deal found 17/12£362
Mon 30/1220:05SFO - LGA
2 stops21h 54mFrontier
Thu 2/122:00LGA - SFO
2 stops21h 32mFrontier
Deal found 16/12£386
Tue 24/1223:59SFO - EWR
1 stop7h 58mSun Country Air
Wed 1/111:50EWR - SFO
1 stop8h 23mSun Country Air
Deal found 18/12£465

Find flights from San Francisco to New York within your budget

Customise 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 18 December 2024.

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San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sun 16/2

14:25-22:56

Nonstop5h 31m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 20/2

17:05-20:54

Nonstop6h 49m

£196

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sun 12/1

23:59-08:24

Nonstop5h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 13/1

12:05-21:43

1 stop12h 38m

£198

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 31/1

18:43-16:29

2 stops18h 46m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 7/2

16:00-12:52

2 stops23h 52m

£198

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Sat 11/1

07:00-18:47

1 stop8h 47m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 14/1

06:00-11:32

1 stop8h 32m

£198

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Tue 14/1

08:00-19:00

1 stop8h 00m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 21/1

06:00-11:24

1 stop8h 24m

£202

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Mon 24/2

23:15-10:46

1 stop8h 31m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 26/2

06:00-11:25

1 stop8h 25m

£206

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Thu 6/2

06:15-17:20

1 stop8h 05m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 10/2

14:00-21:50

2 stops10h 50m

£235

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Thu 16/1

06:00-19:17

1 stop10h 17m

Newark

Thu 30/1

16:39-23:23

1 stop9h 44m

£238

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Fri 3/1

16:40-01:15

Nonstop5h 35m

Newark

Fri 10/1

06:00-11:29

1 stop8h 29m

£244

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Thu 9/1

12:45-23:41

1 stop7h 56m

Newark

Fri 17/1

17:50-23:24

1 stop8h 34m

£249

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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 return flight from San Francisco to New York. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

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 £500). Flying from San Francisco to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £667). 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 18 December 2024.

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 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 inches 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 18 December 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to New York, see what other customers have to say about JetBlue, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very Good
4,848 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very Good
9,552 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very Good
8,604 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
3,279 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

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?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to New York. You should not have trouble finding flights to New York from San Francisco; the airport handles an average of 50 outbound flights to New York per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the San Francisco airport to New York. It is only a 11.8 mi journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to New York is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £196 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are JetBlue and Alaska Airlines, starting at £198 and £198 round-trip. Users have found that Delta is 42% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to New York one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Alaska Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £109. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to New York for a low price.

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

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to New York consider choosing Condor (100%), Air Serbia (98%) or Royal Jordanian (97%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to New York?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £116. While the most popular route (San Francisco - New York John F Kennedy Intl) can be booked for £150 on average our data indicates £283 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 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 £500). Flying from San Francisco to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £667). 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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FrontierCheapest£132Average£132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest£164Average£355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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