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$188+ 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 9/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MHK
Jul 6 — Jul 131
Sun 7/6
Sun 7/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Manhattan

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 July 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$406
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$188
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$450
From San Francisco to Manhattan
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/198:00 amSFO - MHK
1 stop6h 31mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/2212:18 pmMHK - SFO
1 stop8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$406

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Manhattan that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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San FranciscoManhattan

SFO - MHK

SFOMHK

San Francisco

Tue 8/19

8:00 am-4:31 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Manhattan

Fri 8/22

12:18 pm-7:07 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$406

San FranciscoManhattan

SFO - MHK

SFOMHK

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

5:45 am-4:33 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$188

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Deals found on 6/30

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Manhattan

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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 $523). 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 July 1, 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.

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 July 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines from San Francisco to Manhattan have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.5

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Andrew,May 2025

LAX - MIA

2 hour delay. Discovered an engine problem late, we boarded the plane and they asked us to come off. To add insult to injury nothing was given to passengers to make amends. No free drink. No extra food or snacks. No free WiFi. Gimme a break
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.5

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Andrew,May 2025

LAX - MIA

2 hour delay. Discovered an engine problem late, we boarded the plane and they asked us to come off. To add insult to injury nothing was given to passengers to make amends. No free drink. No extra food or snacks. No free WiFi. Gimme a break

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

    American Airlines, at $406, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Manhattan.. American Airlines is priced at 9% 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 $523). 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 July 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$282Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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