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$268+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Manhattan (SFO - MHK)

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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MHK
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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 Manhattan (MHK). 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 February 20, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$364
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$268
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$465
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Manhattan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Manhattan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 3/132:37 pmSFO - MHK
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/194:25 pmMHK - SFO
1 stop6h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$424

Find flights from San Francisco to Manhattan within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Manhattan 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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San Francisco

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San FranciscoManhattan

SFO - MHK

SFOMHK

San Francisco

Thu 3/13

2:37 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Manhattan

Wed 3/19

4:25 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$424

San FranciscoManhattan

SFO - MHK

SFOMHK

San Francisco

Sun 3/9

2:37 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$268

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Deals found on 2/19

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Manhattan

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Manhattan

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Manhattan including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Manhattan?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Manhattan (average of $322). Flying from San Francisco to Manhattan in May is currently the most expensive (average of $528). 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 MHK?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Manhattan. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Manhattan is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

Rainfall in Manhattan by month

Plan your trip to Manhattan by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Manhattan ranges from 0.8 - 5.1 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Manhattan when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Manhattan by month

Plan your trip to Manhattan by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Manhattan, 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Manhattan

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Manhattan. 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 Manhattan. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Food

6.5

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PIT - DFW

Due to gate changes,we nearly missed our flight. The gate agent reassigned our seats and would NOT give us our assigned seats,but she did honor that same request to the man who arrived after us. Her rudeness and difficulty was not appropriate.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Food

6.5

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PIT - DFW

Due to gate changes,we nearly missed our flight. The gate agent reassigned our seats and would NOT give us our assigned seats,but she did honor that same request to the man who arrived after us. Her rudeness and difficulty was not appropriate.

Related info for your journey

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  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Manhattan round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $364, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Manhattan.. American Airlines is priced at 30% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Manhattan 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 Manhattan?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Manhattan (average of $322). Flying from San Francisco to Manhattan in May is currently the most expensive (average of $528). 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 airline flying from San Francisco to Manhattan

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Francisco to Manhattan. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$301Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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