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Find cheap flights from San Francisco to New York from S$ 152

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to New York departing on 23-6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to New York, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to New York (SFO-NYC)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to New York that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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21:25 - 08:34SFO-LGA
8h 09m1 stop
17:30 - 00:45LGA-SFO
10h 15m1 stop
S$ 304JetBlue
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Tue, 6 Aug - Tue, 20 Aug
13:30 - 00:58SFO-EWR
8h 28m1 stop
17:40 - 23:51EWR-SFO
9h 11m1 stop
S$ 347Delta
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Wed, 4 Sep - Tue, 10 Sep
21:40 - 05:59SFO-EWR
5h 19mdirect
17:59 - 21:15EWR-SFO
6h 16mdirect
S$ 362Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 10 Sep - Sat, 14 Sep
21:40 - 05:59SFO-EWR
5h 19mdirect
17:59 - 21:15EWR-SFO
6h 16mdirect
S$ 389Alaska Airlines
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Mon, 9 Sep - Tue, 17 Sep
13:10 - 10:44SFO-EWR
18h 34m1 stop
11:40 - 22:56EWR-SFO
14h 16m1 stop
S$ 414Sun Country Air
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Wed, 29 May - Fri, 31 May
17:55 - 10:44SFO-EWR
13h 49m1 stop
11:24 - 22:52EWR-SFO
14h 28m1 stop
S$ 420Sun Country Air
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Thu, 30 May - Thu, 13 Jun
00:35 - 12:11SFO-EWR
8h 36m1 stop
06:30 - 09:30EWR-SFO
6h 00mdirect
S$ 510United Airlines
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Tue, 17 Sep - Sat, 21 Sep
00:35 - 12:32SFO-LGA
8h 57m1 stop
18:25 - 23:44LGA-SFO
8h 19m1 stop
S$ 523United Airlines
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Tue, 27 Aug - Wed, 4 Sep
06:00 - 18:55SFO-LGA
9h 55m1 stop
06:15 - 13:45LGA-SFO
10h 30m1 stop
S$ 672Southwest
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Wed, 22 May - Wed, 29 May
06:00 - 18:55SFO-LGA
9h 55m1 stop
06:05 - 15:15LGA-SFO
12h 10m2 stops
S$ 767Southwest
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Wed, 22 May - Wed, 29 May

Flights from San Francisco to New York - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to New York to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to New York flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from San Francisco to New York.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from San Francisco to New York cost S$ 352 and was between San Francisco and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is S$ 636.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to New York?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to New York is February, where tickets cost S$ 418 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of tickets is S$ 621 and S$ 582 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to New York, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 66 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to New York?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting San Francisco to New York were found on JetBlue (S$ 304) and Delta (S$ 347). JetBlue proposed the cheapest one-way flight at S$ 152.

Which airlines fly most frequently between San Francisco and New York?

The airlines most regularly connecting San Francisco to New York are Delta (19 flights per day), United Airlines (18 flights per day), and American Airlines (8 flights per day).

How many flights are there between San Francisco and New York per day?

Each day, there are between 54 and 63 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in New York, with an average flight time of 5h 45m. The most common departure time is 22:00 and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Each week, there are 407 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and New York?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San Francisco to New York take?

Direct flights cover the 6,645 km separating San Francisco and New York in about 5h 19m.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to New York?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 05:50 and will be landing in New York at 14:27.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to New York?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to New York jets off at 23:59 and lands at 08:34.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

June
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (21% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from San Francisco to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to New York based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to New York

  • Can I take an Uber from downtown to San Francisco Airport?

    In general, a ride on Uber won’t cost you too much, but traffic conditions can affect the price. You can meet your driver on level 5 of the domestic terminal garage or curbside on the departures level of the international terminal.

  • What is the most convenient way to get from New York LaGuardia to Manhattan?

    By far the most convenient way is to travel by car service, especially if you have a lot of luggage or are traveling in a large party. Your driver will be waiting for you at baggage claim and will happily transport your party and all the luggage to the car.

  • What is the most cost-effective way to get from New York John F. Kennedy Intl. to Manhattan?

    The combination of the AirTrain and the NYC subway system is the most cost-effective way to make the trip. The AirTrain will cost a few dollars, and the journey on the subway will cost even less; but be forewarned that this may be a difficult journey if you have several bags to carry.

  • If money is no object, what is the most luxurious way to travel from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Manhattan?

    If you’re really looking to splurge, US Helicopter flies to and from John F. Kennedy Intl. from three locations in Manhattan at the Wall Street Heliport: E. 34th Street and W. 30th Street. The cost for this service is $159 per person but please note you will be limited to one checked bag and one carry-on bag per passenger.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to New York?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to New York was S$ 112 for a one-way ticket and S$ 224 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to New York?

    JetBlue, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Iberia offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to New York flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to New York?

    The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to New York flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to New York?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and New York, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to New York?

    There are direct flights from San Francisco to New York on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to New York?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to New York.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to New York?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to New York?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to New York with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to New York?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New York from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to New York

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for S$ 367 or less one-way.
  • When passengers on flights from San Francisco to New York want to head to the airport in style, they often opt for a car service. San Francisco's Pleasant Limo has a wide variety of vehicles to meet your party's needs. The vehicles are clean and well maintained, the drivers are accommodating and will even highlighting points of interest along the route, plus your entire trip can be booked online.
  • If you are dropping off a rental car at San Francisco airport before your flight, the process could not be more straightforward. You drive to the Rental Car Center that is just southwest of the airport on highway 101 and, after dropping off your car, you can take the AirTrain Blue Line to all of the terminal buildings. The AirTrain is fully automated and runs 24 hours per day.
  • Passengers that are looking for something to eat before long flights from San Francisco to New York have a wealth of options at San Francisco Airport. The airport offers sushi at Tomokazu, classic burgers at the Burger Joint, top-flight wine, beer, and spirits at SF Uncork'd, and authentic Southwestern and Mexican fare at Urban Tortilla.
  • If you are planning on using frequent flyer points on flights from San Francisco to New York, remember that two of the biggest operators at San Francisco Airport, United, and American Airlines, reward travel based on zones. This means that the amount of points you will get will remain the same even if you cannot fly non-stop from your departure point to your destination.
  • If you have some time to kill before your flight, stop in at InMotion Entertainment in the International Terminal Hall at San Francisco Airport. InMotion has every everything a cross-country traveler would need like headphones, electronics, travel gear, and a whole host of travel accessories.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to New York?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco to New York, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to New York

Monday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +28 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +29 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 more

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Direct returns

New York to San Francisco

Monday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +31 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +32 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +31 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +32 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +31 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +32 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

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Top airline flying from San Francisco to New York

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to New York. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to New York? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9141 reviews
7.3Entertainment
7.3Food
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
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Boarded the plain and had to wait 1 hour for crew Captain to arrive from another flight

4.0 OkayRandy, May 2024SFO - SEA
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Boarded the plain and had to wait 1 hour for crew Captain to arrive from another flight

They canceled the flight 30 minutes prior to departure without any heads up.

All parts were excellent, especially staff at bag tag printing and inflight crew. Just the normal differences from past air travel could be improved but we’ve learned to accept those—cramped seats, minimal food/beverage, etc.

Attentive crew. Best of all was the empty seat between me and my rowmate.

We had a very scary attempted landing in Palm Springs and were redirected to Ontario. It was a stressful flight.

Every thing means , crew, service, timing, boarding is very good.

I like that we took off on time and arrived a bit early. I like that I could gate check my bag and board early. I don't like how crowded the flight was. I had ok leg room, but could feel every move of the person next to me. And the aisles are very narrow. The gate and flight crews were terrific.

The flight was diverted and departed from San Jose instead of San Francisco. This could’ve been executed more smoothly because after arriving in San Jose it seemed like nothing was being processed correctly as needed for the gate agents to do their jobs well and the flight to leave on time

Excellent service and prices. I was not award of inflight entertainment.

Both flights from NYC to SFO were delayed more than an hour. No wifi, no screens/movies etc. The crew was nice.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to New York found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
23-6Sun
1 stopJetBlue
8h 23mSFO-LGA
S$ 152
13-8Tue
1 stopDelta
9h 03mSFO-EWR
S$ 174
13-8Tue
directAlaska Airlines
5h 39mSFO-EWR
S$ 182
4-7Thu
directAlaska Airlines
5h 35mSFO-JFK
S$ 188
29-5Wed
1 stopSun Country Air
18h 34mSFO-EWR
S$ 214
30-7Tue
1 stopSun Country Air
14h 00mSFO-EWR
S$ 235
27-8Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
10h 20mSFO-LGA
S$ 268
4-9Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
10h 20mSFO-LGA
S$ 270
30-10Wed
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
11h 43mSFO-EWR
S$ 376
20-5Mon
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
13h 55mSFO-EWR
S$ 481

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to New York

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to New York that are departing in the next 10 days.
11-5Sat
multi-stopJetBlue
8h 44mSFO-LGA
25-5Sat
multi-stopJetBlue
9h 57mLGA-SFO
S$ 658
13-5Mon
directAlaska Airlines
5h 36mSFO-JFK
29-5Wed
directAlaska Airlines
6h 34mJFK-SFO
S$ 662
13-5Mon
multi-stopJetBlue
8h 10mSFO-JFK
19-10Sat
directJetBlue
6h 34mJFK-SFO
S$ 663
10-5Fri
multi-stopDelta
8h 48mSFO-LGA
26-5Sun
multi-stopDelta
8h 03mLGA-SFO
S$ 667
13-5Mon
directAlaska Airlines
5h 36mSFO-JFK
29-5Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
8h 29mJFK-SFO
S$ 674
13-5Mon
directDelta
5h 35mSFO-JFK
22-5Wed
directDelta
6h 24mJFK-SFO
S$ 695
10-5Fri
directUnited Airlines
5h 45mSFO-EWR
26-5Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 15mEWR-SFO
S$ 755
13-5Mon
multi-stopSun Country Air
15h 34mSFO-EWR
19-5Sun
multi-stopSun Country Air
26h 06mEWR-SFO
S$ 766
10-5Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 32mSFO-EWR
26-5Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 15mEWR-SFO
S$ 769
12-5Sun
multi-stopSun Country Air
13h 54mSFO-EWR
19-5Sun
multi-stopSun Country Air
26h 06mEWR-SFO
S$ 834

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San Francisco - New York Flights

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Return flight deals:

New York - San Francisco

Cabin classes:

S$ 378

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