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$136+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to LaGuardia, NY (LGA)

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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LGA
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to LaGuardia (LGA). 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$252
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$136
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$416
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to LaGuardia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to LaGuardia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/711:00 pmSFO - LGA
1 stop8h 33mFrontier
Wed 9/1010:00 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop28h 02mFrontier
Deal found 7/1$252
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/255:30 amSFO - LGA
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Sun 8/316:30 amLGA - SFO
1 stop10h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$260
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/257:00 amSFO - LGA
1 stop9h 46mDelta
Sun 8/316:00 amLGA - SFO
1 stop9h 57mDelta
Deal found 7/1$268
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/312:55 amSFO - LGA
1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/68:30 amLGA - SFO
1 stop8h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$296

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

LaGuardia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

11:00 pm-10:33 am

1 stop8h 33m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/10

10:00 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop28h 02m

$252

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Mon 8/25

5:30 am-3:55 pm

1 stop7h 25m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 8/31

6:30 am-2:10 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$260

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Mon 8/25

7:00 am-7:46 pm

1 stop9h 46m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 8/31

6:00 am-12:57 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$268

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

12:55 am-12:00 pm

1 stop8h 05m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 8/6

8:30 am-2:27 pm

1 stop8h 57m

$296

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Fri 12/5

6:21 am-9:05 pm

1 stop11h 44m

$136

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Tue 8/26

11:59 pm-11:16 am

1 stop8h 17m

$139

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Tue 8/26

7:50 am-8:00 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$144

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Fri 8/1

10:19 pm-9:04 am

1 stop7h 45m

$150

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Tue 7/29

12:50 am-10:41 am

1 stop6h 51m

$159

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Mon 8/11

7:05 pm-8:59 pm

2 stops22h 54m

$175

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to LaGuardia. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport, 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 LaGuardia Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport (average of $199). Flying from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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 LGA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to LaGuardia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 5% on flights from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing LaGuardia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to LaGuardia. 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 LaGuardia. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,286 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to LaGuardia. 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 LaGuardia?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia. You should not have trouble finding flights to New York LaGuardia from San Francisco; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to New York LaGuardia per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 8 airlines have flights from the San Francisco airport to New York LaGuardia. 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 LaGuardia Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to New York LaGuardia Airport, with prices starting at $252. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Southwest and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $260 and $268, respectively. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $136. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to LaGuardia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to LaGuardia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to LaGuardia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to LaGuardia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to LaGuardia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to LaGuardia 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 LaGuardia Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport (average of $199). Flying from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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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Top 8 airlines flying from San Francisco to LaGuardia

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to LaGuardia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$237Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$251Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$253Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$256Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$264Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$278Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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