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S$ 235 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to New York – Compare and Save

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Cheapest return fare
S$ 418
Typical prices: S$ 369-S$ 644
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SFO - JFK • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
S$ 235
Typical prices: S$ 212-S$ 565
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Cheapest • from S$ 427 (return)
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Cheap Flights 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 return 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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Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to New York

Mon, 14 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
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22:33 - 07:19SFO  San Francisco-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 46mdirect
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07:20 - 10:38JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SFO San Francisco
6h 18mdirect
S$ 418Multiple Airlines
Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep
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22:05 - 11:50SFO  San Francisco-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
10h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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13:00 - 22:28JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SFO San Francisco
12h 28m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Dallas/Fort Worth
S$ 427Frontier
Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep
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20:25 - 05:03SFO  San Francisco-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 38mdirect
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19:59 - 23:31JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SFO San Francisco
6h 32mdirect
S$ 431JetBlue
Sat, 19 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
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20:25 - 05:03SFO  San Francisco-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 38mdirect
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07:20 - 10:38JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SFO San Francisco
6h 18mdirect
S$ 431JetBlue
Tue, 3 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
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07:00 - 15:30SFO  San Francisco-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 30mdirect
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09:00 - 12:39JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SFO San Francisco
6h 39mdirect
S$ 431Delta
Tue, 3 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
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07:00 - 15:30SFO  San Francisco-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 30mdirect
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17:20 - 20:58JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SFO San Francisco
6h 38mdirect
S$ 431Delta
Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov
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09:30 - 18:09SFO  San Francisco-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 39mdirect
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19:30 - 23:21JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SFO San Francisco
6h 51mdirect
S$ 431Delta
Sun, 25 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov
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16:25 - 00:56SFO  San Francisco-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 31mdirect
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07:35 - 11:05JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SFO San Francisco
6h 30mdirect
S$ 431JetBlue
Tue, 27 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov
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13:43 - 22:29SFO  San Francisco-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 46mdirect
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10:00 - 16:44JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SFO San Francisco
9h 44m1 stop Portland
S$ 443Alaska Airlines
Thu, 29 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
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11:42 - 23:25SFO  San Francisco-EWR Newark
8h 43m1 stop Portland
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07:00 - 13:47EWR  Newark-SFO San Francisco
9h 47m1 stop Portland
S$ 470Alaska Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to New York flights

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.

How much is a return flight from San Francisco to New York?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to New York departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to New York from San Francisco usually cost between S$ 440 and S$ 722 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was S$ 418 on Multiple Airlines (14 Sept–16 Sept).

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

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from San Francisco to New York costs S$ 528 on the route between San Francisco (SFO) and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 32% cheaper than other San Francisco-New York routes. The most popular route is between San Francisco (SFO) and Newark Airport (EWR).

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 round-trip 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 January, where tickets cost S$ 420 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is S$ 736 and S$ 689 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from San Francisco to New York?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at S$ 587 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to New York, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January
Best time to beat the crowds (28% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (11% 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.
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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.

Flights from San Francisco to New York: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from San Francisco to New York 
BelindaFlew with Alaska Airlines-Jul 2026
I prefer Oakland over SFO. I liked the self-check for my suitcase for the bag drop . Getting through security went smoothly. It would have been really nice to know my boarding time was 1/2 hour later than on my app. I only found out that boarding was 1/2 hour late after rushing to the gate. I would have had time to go to my airport club had I known. Bag pick up at JFK was fast once I got to baggage claim, that was great
MFlew with Alaska Airlines-Apr 2026
Newark terminal B is probably the worst in the country. Allow yourself plenty of time a patience
ElenaFlew with United Airlines-Jun 2025
Construction in the terminal so allow for extra time in SFO. Very easy finding luggage and getting outside at Newark. Also, this time, took the Express Bus into Manhattan - $25 is a good price, though the bus arrived 20 minutes after the scheduled time.
MaryannFlew with United Airlines-Mar 2025
Bring your own food with you. Airport and airline food is expensive and you WILL need something to eat on such a long flight.
RobertFlew with Alaska Airlines-Jun 2024
Bring some food on board for the flight

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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to New York was S$ 235 for a one-way ticket and S$ 418 for a return.

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

    JetBlue, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta 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 is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and New York.

  • 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.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to New York, Alaska Airlines or JetBlue?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to New York are Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. With an average price for the route of S$ 452 and an overall rating of 7.9, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. JetBlue is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of S$ 831 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to New York

  • 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.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to New York?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from San Francisco to New York.
Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to New York, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to New York

Monday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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Thursday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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Friday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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Saturday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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Direct returns

New York to San Francisco

Monday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

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Reviews of the top airlines 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.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12787 reviews
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.0Entertainment
7.0Food
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Sat next to toilet after booking with kayak. Last seat last row

2.0 MediocreBernard, Aug 2026
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Sat next to toilet after booking with kayak. Last seat last row

The food was fine, I was in economy so wasn’t expecting more. Would have liked an entree like pasta/lasagna. Entertainment/movies were ok. I have Apple TV & HBO so I was searching for new releases. But these are just my preferences for food & entertainment. The flight was good. I like the design of your seat backs/tray tables with the extra cup holder and screen holders

Poor. They should have given me a row with more room and instead they put me in a middle seat with two strangers next to me

On time boarding, take off and landing. Will fly again with Alaska Airlines.

Had to pay $8 for internet wasnt cool, no tv’s, had to use phone to watch movies, no food choices seemed available unless u ordered in advance maybe I'm wrong about that but seemed that way, no snacks were served. Seemed a very bare bones flight. But it was on time and safe so that was good

this flight had a 7 hour delay due to weather in NYC. It diverted to Pittsburgh for 2 hours then proceeded to NYC. Through it all the crew and flight attendants were terrific. They gave timely information, showed empathy , and were very professional.

Great, overall. Thicker seat cushion would be nice. My butt hurt the whole flight.

No complaints. Great service. A first class entry lane at boarding wouldn’t hurt.

Awful . Extra charge on my bags even after it was confirmed it wasn’t overweight.

Crew was great. Helpful, friendly, sense of humor. 👍🏽 Seat was really uncomfortable -- too concave ( why make them like that???) but worst, This is the first flight I've ever been on in my life where the seat did not have the option to recline!!! Whaaaat??? I was so sleepy but never was able to get comfortable enough to actually sleep. I forget which model of a plane it was exactly, but it was a 737 of some type.

The seats were roomier than other airplanes I’ve been on.

Seats were great, the staff was great, and the food was about the best I've had on a plane, and is especially the best of any US-based carrier I've flown. Free Wi-Fi was also great.

It was good. I’m very disappointed that they don’t give commentary ear pods for the movie. I forgot mine at home

Rude crew member. She seemed annoyed at me without me saying a single word. Also loudly admonished me for having my bag next to my seat instead of tucked away before landing. Just telling me to put it away and guiding me without giving me a lecture would have been enough.

I don’t usually fly budget airlines or airlines in the United States. It was as good as any other airline. The seats are comfortable and the airline attendants are not rude & surly. Very nice flight (s).

Too many long delays with JetBlue. Worst major airline that serves JFK but unfortunately I keep going back because of the prices.

Little snafu at boarding. Staff communicated with gate poorly. Flight attendant was rude making disembark early. This was an older mint class. Needs an overhaul for sure. Food was good. The male flight attendant was really nice.

For some reason, the seats on this flight seemed unusually uncomfortable. Speaking with friends who took another JetBlue flight later in the day, they brought up the same issue.

JetBlue has really gone downhill. They have all the problems without the discounted price. If you need to get anywhere in time, this is no longer the airlines for you

Flight was delayed 30 minutes, but otherwise was terrific. We used our points to upgrade to Mint for the first time which was a fun & comfortable. Josh & Kori were very attentive & genuinely cared about our comfort.

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