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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to New York

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to New York flight deals. Data was last updated February 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$228
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$117
(Southwest)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$337

Good round-trip deal

$308 or less

Good one-way deal

$169 or less
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From San Francisco to New York
One-way flight from San Francisco to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($78 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 25, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
Tue 3/1812:15 amSFO - LGA
1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/255:12 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/25$219
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2312:11 amSFO - JFK
1 stop8h 45mFrontier
Tue 4/2911:07 amJFK - SFO
1 stop29h 12mFrontier
Deal found 2/24$220
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Fri 4/255:50 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop13h 33mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/306:59 amJFK - SFO
1 stop8h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/24$223
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Tue 4/151:17 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/206:00 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/24$237
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
Tue 4/296:00 amSFO - LGA
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
Tue 5/65:00 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop9h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 2/25$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
Wed 5/219:00 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 35mDelta
Wed 5/289:55 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 44mDelta
Deal found 2/25$238
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/611:43 pmSFO - LGA
1 stop12h 18mFrontier
Mon 3/104:00 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop9h 52mFrontier
Deal found 2/23$240
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/186:00 amSFO - EWR
1 stop8h 29mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 3/255:59 pmEWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 42mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/24$247
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/269:01 amSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 4/29:30 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 44mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/24$247
This JetBlue Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 JetBlue Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/2511:20 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop10h 28mJetBlue
Wed 3/263:55 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 38mJetBlue
Deal found 2/24$251
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/19:15 pmSFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 25mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/29:00 amEWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/24$252
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/258:43 pmSFO - SYR
1 stop11h 13mJetBlue
Tue 4/15:45 amSYR - SFO
1 stop10h 10mJetBlue
Deal found 2/23$253

Find flights from San Francisco to New York within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to New York 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 25, 2025.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Tue 3/18

12:15 am-10:28 am

1 stop7h 13m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/25

5:12 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$219

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

12:11 am-11:56 am

1 stop8h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/29

11:07 am-1:19 pm

1 stop29h 12m

$220

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 4/25

5:50 pm-10:23 am

1 stop13h 33m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/30

6:59 am-12:45 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$223

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

6:00 am-6:05 pm

1 stop9h 05m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/6

5:00 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$237

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 4/15

1:17 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop5h 43m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/20

6:00 am-9:34 am

Nonstop6h 34m

$237

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

9:00 pm-5:35 am

Nonstop5h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/28

9:55 pm-1:39 am

Nonstop6h 44m

$238

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Thu 3/6

11:43 pm-3:01 pm

1 stop12h 18m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/10

4:00 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$240

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Tue 3/18

6:00 am-5:29 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Newark

Wed 3/26

9:00 am-12:43 pm

Nonstop6h 43m

$247

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 3/26

9:01 am-5:41 pm

Nonstop5h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/2

9:30 am-1:14 pm

Nonstop6h 44m

$247

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Tue 4/1

7:00 am-3:38 pm

Nonstop5h 38m

Newark

Mon 4/7

7:29 pm-11:14 pm

Nonstop6h 45m

$249

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to New York

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to State of New York?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to State of New York (average of $236). Flying from San Francisco to State of New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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 NY?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 25, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to State of New York, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to State of New York

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to New York. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 25, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to USNY are scheduled on a Tuesday (89 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (51 on average).

Rainfall in New York by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in State of New York ranges from 2.8 - 4.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit State of New York when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in New York by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to State of New York, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated February 25, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines from San Francisco to New York have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

8.0
Very good

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to New York?

    Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to New York. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $117 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hawaiian Airlines from $120 and Alaska Airlines from $124 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to State of New York?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to State of New York?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to State of New York consider choosing Royal Air Maroc (98%), Scandinavian Airlines (98%) or LOT (96%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to State of New York?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to State of New York? While on average our users pay $1,196, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $108. The most popular route (San Francisco - New York John F Kennedy Intl), is priced around $196.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to New York 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 State of New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to State of New York (average of $236). Flying from San Francisco to State of New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$91Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$126Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$138Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$152Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$173Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sun Country AirCheapest$174Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$181Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$237Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$277Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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