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$99+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to New York State

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 2/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JFK
Mar 14 — Mar 211
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to New York

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 12, 2026.

This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2710:34 pm
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop9h 31m
Frontier
Mon 3/21:48 pm
BUF
-
SFO
1 stop10h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$184
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Thu 2/2610:46 pm
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop10h 58m
Frontier
Mon 3/21:48 pm
BUF
-
SFO
1 stop10h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 2/11$200
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2710:34 pm
SFO
-
BUF
1 stop9h 31m
Frontier
Thu 3/51:39 pm
BUF
-
SFO
1 stop11h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$209
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Tue 4/2111:05 pm
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 45m
United Airlines
Fri 4/248:15 pm
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/9$219
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/117:00 am
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 28m
Delta
Wed 3/189:29 am
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 36m
Delta
Deal found 2/9$219
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1710:40 pm
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop14h 49m
Frontier
Mon 3/236:00 am
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop16h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$219
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/2210:46 pm
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop30h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/246:00 am
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop16h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$220
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Sun 5/310:38 pm
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/136:00 am
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$220
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Mon 3/1610:38 pm
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop14h 51m
Frontier
Wed 3/186:20 am
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop15h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 2/11$220
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/2410:58 pm
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop21h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/96:00 am
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop16h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$221
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/110:38 pm
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 51m
Frontier
Tue 5/57:30 am
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop12h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$221
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/96:00 am
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop11h 59m
Frontier
Tue 4/146:00 am
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop13h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 2/11$221

Find 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 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$184

One-way from

$99
(Super.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$325

Good round-trip deal

$279 or less

Good one-way deal

$166 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-New York (NYC) flight deals.
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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. 5% potential increase in price ($20 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to New York.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to New York.

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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 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to New York State that are best for you.

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San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Thu 3/12

8:00 am-4:30 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

Newark

Thu 3/19

9:00 am-12:38 pm

Nonstop6h 38m

$219

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Sun 5/24

9:15 pm-5:38 am

Nonstop5h 23m

Newark

Thu 5/28

7:00 am-9:59 am

Nonstop5h 59m

$219

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

8:35 pm-5:02 am

Nonstop5h 27m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/17

9:40 pm-1:23 am

Nonstop6h 43m

$219

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

3:17 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop5h 42m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/18

9:05 pm-12:58 am

Nonstop6h 53m

$219

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 3/17

11:55 am-8:29 pm

Nonstop5h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/20

3:45 pm-7:31 pm

Nonstop6h 46m

$219

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

6:00 am-2:37 pm

Nonstop5h 37m

Newark

Wed 5/13

2:30 pm-5:46 pm

Nonstop6h 16m

$219

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 3/11

6:29 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop5h 31m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/18

8:06 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop6h 49m

$219

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

10:50 pm-7:26 am

Nonstop5h 36m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/6

6:00 am-9:23 am

Nonstop6h 23m

$219

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Thu 3/12

2:45 pm-11:14 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/17

10:00 am-7:14 pm

1 stop12h 14m

$220

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

10:38 pm-10:29 am

1 stop8h 51m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/26

6:00 am-4:54 pm

1 stop13h 54m

$221

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to New York State

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to State of New York (average of $119). Flying from San Francisco to State of New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 12, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to State of New York in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to State of New York?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to New York. Price data was last updated on February 7, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to State of New York flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 12, 2026.

The most flights from SFO to USNY are scheduled on a Wednesday (80 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to State of New York?

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 12, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines from San Francisco to New York State. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

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.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to State of New York?

    A quick flight from San Francisco to State of New York can take about 5h 23m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $219. The distance from San Francisco to State of New York is about 2557 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • 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 SAUDIA (92%), Scandinavian Airlines (90%) or Iberia (86%) 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 $1,302, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $109. The most popular route (San Francisco - New York John F Kennedy Intl), is priced around $200.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to New York?

    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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to State of New York (average of $119). Flying from San Francisco to State of New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to New York

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to New York. 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 February 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$114Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$136Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$147Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$148Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$148Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$177Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$185Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$217Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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