Alaska's Premium Class offers extra legroom and free cocktails, enhancing comfort on medium-haul flights.
Alaska Airlines offers Wi-Fi for a flat fee, ideal for business travelers needing connectivity.
Round-trip from | $248 (Kiwi.com) |
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One-way from | $131 (Trip.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $431 |
Good round-trip deal | $371 or less |
Good one-way deal | $190 or less |
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Depart
Return
Price
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Tue 8/12
6:18 am-3:00 pm
Nonstop5h 42m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 8/20
9:30 am-12:40 pm
Nonstop6h 10m
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Sun 8/17
11:30 pm-11:55 am
1 stop9h 25m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 8/31
9:00 am-9:03 pm
1 stop15h 03m
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - LGA
SFOLGA
San Francisco
Wed 9/17
7:10 am-10:11 pm
1 stop12h 01m
New York LaGuardia
Fri 9/26
11:30 am-9:21 pm
1 stop12h 51m
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Sat 9/6
8:40 pm-5:06 am
Nonstop5h 26m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 9/13
8:10 pm-11:43 pm
Nonstop6h 33m
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Fri 10/31
2:20 pm-10:59 pm
Nonstop5h 39m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 11/4
9:30 am-3:47 pm
1 stop9h 17m
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - LGA
SFOLGA
San Francisco
Wed 8/27
7:00 am-7:46 pm
1 stop9h 46m
New York LaGuardia
Sat 8/30
12:00 pm-5:32 pm
1 stop8h 32m
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - LGA
SFOLGA
San Francisco
Tue 8/12
7:00 am-5:53 pm
1 stop7h 53m
New York LaGuardia
Tue 8/19
7:30 am-12:58 pm
1 stop8h 28m
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - LGA
SFOLGA
San Francisco
Sat 9/6
6:50 am-8:50 pm
2 stops11h 00m
New York LaGuardia
Sat 9/13
6:20 am-11:20 am
1 stop8h 00m
San FranciscoNewark
SFO - EWR
SFOEWR
San Francisco
Tue 8/19
4:44 pm-5:59 am
1 stop10h 15m
Newark
Mon 8/25
6:18 pm-9:31 pm
Nonstop6h 13m
San FranciscoNewark
SFO - EWR
SFOEWR
San Francisco
Sat 8/23
10:40 pm-9:54 am
1 stop8h 14m
Newark
Sun 8/31
6:59 am-12:21 pm
1 stop8h 22m
Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to New York. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York (average of $236). Flying from San Francisco to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $313). 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.
Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 27% on flights from San Francisco to New York by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to New York flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
The most flights from SFO to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (174 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (133 on average).
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San Franciscans don't ever have to leave "The City" to find a good time, but once in a while, they like to do things New York style. That's why United Airlines and other carriers offer more than 185 flights from San Francisco to New York City every week.
Fondly nicknamed "Baghdad by the Bay," San Francisco is a city beloved by many. With its exceptional architecture, superior culinary options, and fascinating history, "The City" offers the best of old California along with 21st century innovation. At a mere 47.9 square miles, San Francisco delivers charm, sophistication, and a good workout on its hilly sidewalks. New York City boasts a bigger population than any other city in the USA. NYC comprises five distinct boroughs and is home to the United Nations, the Empire State Building, and the magnificent Central Park.
If you wish to be one of the 5,000 passengers who fly from San Francisco to New York City each day, search our site for tickets that suit your budget and timeline. We make it easy to find the best ticket prices.
Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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Cheapest$95 | Average$312 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
Cheapest$118 | Average$278 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
Cheapest$169 | Average$483 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time83% | |
Cheapest$172 | Average$402 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
Cheapest$173 | Average$499 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
Cheapest$183 | Average$366 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
Cheapest$191 | Average$425 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time85% | |
Cheapest$237 | Average$438 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
Cheapest$250 | Average$430 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
Cheapest$296 | Average$467 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |