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S$ 165 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to New York

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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

Thu, 30 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov
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06:34 - 15:00SFO-JFK
29h 26m1 stop
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20:29 - 00:06JFK-SFO
6h 37mdirect
S$ 301
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Tue, 21 Oct - Fri, 24 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
06:18 - 15:00SFO-JFK
5h 42mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
20:24 - 23:44JFK-SFO
6h 20mdirect
S$ 304Alaska Airlines
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Mon, 6 Oct - Wed, 15 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
22:59 - 07:43SFO-JFK
5h 44mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
20:24 - 23:44JFK-SFO
6h 20mdirect
S$ 305Alaska Airlines
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Fri, 20 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
14:20 - 22:54SFO-JFK
5h 34mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
09:30 - 13:10JFK-SFO
6h 40mdirect
S$ 306Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, 22 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
09:34 - 22:59SFO-JFK
10h 25m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
20:29 - 00:06JFK-SFO
6h 37mdirect
S$ 316Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, 8 Oct - Fri, 17 Oct
JetBlue Logo
06:00 - 14:42SFO-JFK
5h 42mdirect
JetBlue Logo
21:30 - 00:59JFK-SFO
6h 29mdirect
S$ 329JetBlue
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Wed, 5 Nov - Wed, 12 Nov
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 16:11SFO-LGA
7h 11m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:00 - 15:16LGA-SFO
8h 16m1 stop
S$ 329United Airlines
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Thu, 13 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov
JetBlue Logo
22:41 - 07:00SFO-JFK
5h 19mdirect
JetBlue Logo
06:50 - 10:20JFK-SFO
6h 30mdirect
S$ 331JetBlue
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Tue, 18 Nov - Thu, 27 Nov
Delta Logo
00:45 - 10:53SFO-LGA
7h 08m1 stop
Delta Logo
06:00 - 13:29LGA-SFO
10h 29m1 stop
S$ 331Delta
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Mon, 6 Oct - Sat, 11 Oct
United Airlines Logo
16:15 - 00:55SFO-EWR
5h 40mdirect
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 09:14EWR-SFO
6h 14mdirect
S$ 336United Airlines
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by KAYAK users
Allow extra time for construction at SFO.
Bring your own food due to high prices on board.
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Top routes
SFO-JFK
Cheapest • 48% average savings
SFO-JFK
Most popular
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When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 44% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 18% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
S$ 301
Typical prices: S$ 369-716
Multi-carrier
Thu 30-10Thu 6-11
SFO - JFK • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
S$ 304
Typical prices: S$ 383-716
Alaska Airlines
Tue 21-10Fri 24-10
SFO - JFK • Direct
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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.

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$ 230 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, 48% cheaper than other San Francisco-New York routes. It is also the most popular route.

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 February, where tickets cost S$ 413 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is S$ 650 and S$ 573 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.

No, with an average price for the route of S$ 453, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 44% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (29% 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.

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 
ElenaFlew with United AirlinesSFO-EWRJun 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 AirlinesSFO-EWRMar 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 AirlinesSFO-EWRJun 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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to New York was S$ 129 for a one-way ticket and S$ 235 for a return.

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

    JetBlue, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian 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, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and New York, with SkyTeam 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.

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

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

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 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

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

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