What's cheaper, flying business or first class?

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First class flights are more often than not more expensive than business class. However, average prices on this route are lower for first class at $1,847 compared to an average of $3,929 for business class tickets.

Top Rated Airline	American Airlines
No. of Airlines	5
Arrival Airport	New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

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Which month is the cheapest to fly First Class from San Francisco to New York?

For First Class flights the cheapest month to fly the route is February. The most expensive months are May and January.

Which airlines fly First Class between San Francisco and New York?

Delta, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines are the airlines that offer First Class flights for the route. On average, the lowest prices on this route can be found at Delta.

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Travel insights for first class flights from San Francisco to New York

Which month is the cheapest to fly First Class from San Francisco to New York?

For First Class flights the cheapest month to fly the route is February. The most expensive months are May and January.

Which airlines fly First Class between San Francisco and New York?

Delta, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines are the airlines that offer First Class flights for the route. On average, the lowest prices on this route can be found at Delta.

Top first class airline flying to New York

Frequently Asked Questions about San Francisco to New York First Class flights

What's cheaper, flying business or first class?

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Affordable flights for popular routes in New York.

Cheapest first class flights to New York
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Best first class flights to New York
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