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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York from £102

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 10/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — NYC
20 Nov — 27 Nov1
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 Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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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 943,810 searches. Data last updated 15 November 2024.

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San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 10/12

06:26-15:00

Nonstop5h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/12

07:59-14:50

1 stop9h 51m

£185

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 8/1

21:52-12:05

1 stop11h 13m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/1

16:35-20:14

Nonstop6h 39m

£199

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 31/1

06:19-15:00

Nonstop5h 41m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/2

16:00-19:46

Nonstop6h 46m

£204

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 6/1

09:00-17:40

Nonstop5h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 14/1

07:00-10:52

Nonstop6h 52m

£205

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Wed 8/1

06:15-17:12

1 stop7h 57m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 13/1

10:20-15:38

1 stop8h 18m

£208

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Sat 18/1

12:45-23:42

1 stop7h 57m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 23/1

06:00-11:17

1 stop8h 17m

£219

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Mon 17/2

07:20-15:46

Nonstop5h 26m

Newark

Sat 22/2

18:29-22:25

Nonstop6h 56m

£226

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Thu 5/12

13:55-00:59

1 stop8h 04m

Newark

Wed 11/12

10:22-17:15

1 stop9h 53m

£229

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Sat 7/12

13:00-21:35

Nonstop5h 35m

Newark

Tue 10/12

07:45-11:06

Nonstop6h 21m

£231

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Tue 14/1

05:20-15:45

1 stop7h 25m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 18/1

09:05-16:25

2 stops10h 20m

£237

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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 15 November 2024.

Round-trip from

£128

One-way from

£102

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 9/12-11/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 44m total
  • San Francisco to New York
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 10/12
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 27m total
  • San Francisco to New York
High demand for flights, 23% potential price rise
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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 15 November 2024.

Tue 10/1206:26SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 34mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1207:59JFK - SFO
1 stop9h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11£185
Fri 6/1220:35SFO - JFK
1 stop11h 39mJetBlue
Sat 7/1215:35JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 39mJetBlue
Deal found 14/11£201
Mon 9/1216:00SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 30mDelta
Thu 9/107:00JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 52mDelta
Deal found 14/11£215
Wed 11/1206:26SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 34mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/1216:30JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 14/11£222
Fri 6/1213:10SFO - LGA
1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/110:00LGA - SFO
1 stop8h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/11£226
Thu 5/1213:55SFO - EWR
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Wed 11/1210:22EWR - SFO
1 stop9h 53mDelta
Deal found 14/11£229
Mon 9/1218:46SFO - EWR
1 stop7h 49mAlaska Airlines
Mon 13/117:30EWR - SFO
1 stop9h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 14/11£230
Tue 10/1205:40SFO - LGA
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Fri 10/106:00LGA - SFO
1 stop8h 17mDelta
Deal found 14/11£230
Sat 7/1213:00SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/1207:45EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/11£231
Sun 8/1219:45SFO - LGA
1 stop13h 15mSouthwest
Wed 11/1209:15LGA - SFO
2 stops13h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 14/11£259
Sun 17/1106:00SFO - LGA
1 stop26h 39mFrontier
Wed 20/1112:29LGA - SFO
2 stops22h 16mFrontier
Deal found 15/11£267
Mon 9/1200:22SFO - LGA
1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/1216:20LGA - SFO
1 stop8h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/11£280

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

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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 8 November 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 £497). Flying from San Francisco to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of £609). 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 15 November 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 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 15 November 2024.

The most flights from SFO to NYC are scheduled on a Friday (149 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (71 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 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 15 November 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to New York, see what other customers have to say about JetBlue, Delta and Alaska Airlines. 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.
8.1
Very Good
5,044 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

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
5,044 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,044 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

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
9,446 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,044 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

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
8,786 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,044 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
3,435 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,044 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

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
9,193 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,044 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

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 120 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 Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £128 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and JetBlue, starting at £198 and £199 round-trip. Users have found that Frontier is 62% 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 £102. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Delta, 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL (97%), Fiji Airways (96%) or Etihad Airways (96%) 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 £101. While the most popular route (San Francisco - New York John F Kennedy Intl) can be booked for £167 on average our data indicates £238 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 £497). Flying from San Francisco to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of £609). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest£132Average£132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest£221Average£364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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