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

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SFO — LGA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to LaGuardia

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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$242
(Southwest)

One-way from

$136
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$484
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Fri 10/316:00 amSFO - LGA
2 stops11h 00mSouthwest
Tue 11/47:15 amLGA - SFO
1 stop10h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 6/12$242
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Fri 7/45:25 amSFO - LGA
1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/157:30 amLGA - SFO
1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$251
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 10/317:30 amSFO - LGA
1 stop9h 16mDelta
Tue 11/45:00 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop8h 44mDelta
Deal found 6/10$257
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/3010:29 pmSFO - LGA
1 stop9h 06mFrontier
Sat 9/611:30 amLGA - SFO
1 stop12h 53mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/3010:55 pmSFO - LGA
1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/166:00 amLGA - SFO
1 stop8h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$287
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/89:14 pmSFO - LGA
1 stop12h 23mJetBlue
Sat 7/191:30 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop13h 19mJetBlue
Deal found 6/11$313

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to LaGuardia 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 June 12, 2025.
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

Fri 10/31

6:00 am-8:00 pm

2 stops11h 00m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 11/4

7:15 am-2:40 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$242

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Fri 7/4

5:25 am-4:17 pm

1 stop7h 52m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 7/15

7:30 am-1:03 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$251

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Fri 10/31

7:30 am-7:46 pm

1 stop9h 16m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 11/4

5:00 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$257

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Sat 8/30

10:29 pm-10:35 am

1 stop9h 06m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 9/6

11:30 am-9:23 pm

1 stop12h 53m

$278

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Mon 6/30

10:55 pm-9:11 am

1 stop7h 16m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 7/16

6:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop8h 30m

$287

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Tue 7/8

9:14 pm-12:37 pm

1 stop12h 23m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 7/19

1:30 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop13h 19m

$313

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Wed 8/20

7:00 am-5:53 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$136

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Sun 9/21

10:29 pm-10:30 am

1 stop9h 01m

$138

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Tue 7/1

10:43 pm-8:49 am

1 stop7h 06m

$139

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Mon 8/25

6:00 am-10:30 pm

2 stops13h 30m

$146

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to LaGuardia

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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 9, 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 June 12, 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.

Rainfall in LaGuardia by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York LaGuardia Airport 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 New York LaGuardia Airport when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in LaGuardia by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York LaGuardia Airport, 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 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 June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to New York, such as Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

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
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

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
7,946 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

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
8,790 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,925 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

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
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

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 Southwest is currently your cheapest option to New York LaGuardia Airport, with prices starting at $242. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $251 and $257, respectively. These flights start at 38% 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 American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $136. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Delta, 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$237Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$256Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$266Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$278Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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