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$114+ 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 9/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JFK
Aug 18 — Aug 251
Mon 8/18
Mon 8/25
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Cheap 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 August 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$227
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$114
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$421

Good round-trip deal

$327 or less

Good one-way deal

$207 or less
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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 August 13, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Tue 9/1612:47 amSFO - ROC
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/235:45 pmROC - SFO
1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$227
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2211:00 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop9h 59mFrontier
Wed 10/16:59 amJFK - SFO
1 stop17h 22mFrontier
Deal found 8/12$234
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/238:00 amSFO - JFK
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/301:00 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/610:49 amSFO - LGA
1 stop8h 22mFrontier
Mon 9/1510:56 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop26h 34mFrontier
Deal found 8/12$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 8/268:00 amSFO - JFK
1 stop18h 30mFrontier
Wed 9/36:59 amJFK - SFO
1 stop17h 22mFrontier
Deal found 8/11$236
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1310:49 amSFO - LGA
1 stop8h 22mFrontier
Mon 9/2210:56 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop26h 34mFrontier
Deal found 8/12$236
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2310:59 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 46mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/278:29 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/12$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Wed 9/247:10 amSFO - LGA
1 stop12h 01mFrontier
Mon 9/2910:56 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop26h 34mFrontier
Deal found 8/10$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Tue 9/301:30 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 47mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/76:59 amJFK - SFO
1 stop17h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/10$238
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Tue 9/1612:47 amSFO - ROC
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/206:17 amROC - SFO
1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$239
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/201:30 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 47mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 9/279:30 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/11$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Wed 9/178:00 amSFO - JFK
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/231:00 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11$240

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 August 13, 2025.
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 Francisco

Fly to

New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoRochester

SFO - ROC

SFOROC

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

12:47 am-10:51 am

1 stop7h 04m

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 9/23

5:45 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$227

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

8:00 am-5:30 am

1 stop18h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/20

6:59 am-1:15 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$234

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 9/2

8:00 am-5:30 am

1 stop18h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/3

8:29 pm-11:49 pm

Nonstop6h 20m

$235

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 9/2

8:00 am-5:30 am

1 stop18h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/4

6:59 am-4:15 pm

1 stop12h 16m

$236

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 10/25

6:59 pm-5:30 am

1 stop7h 31m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/31

8:29 pm-12:06 am

Nonstop6h 37m

$236

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 9/27

6:15 am-2:57 pm

Nonstop5h 42m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/27

9:30 pm-12:59 am

Nonstop6h 29m

$237

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

10:59 pm-7:45 am

Nonstop5h 46m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/30

9:30 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop6h 10m

$237

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

8:00 am-5:30 am

1 stop18h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/21

6:59 am-8:36 am

1 stop28h 37m

$238

San FranciscoRochester

SFO - ROC

SFOROC

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

12:47 am-10:51 am

1 stop7h 04m

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 9/20

6:17 am-11:15 am

1 stop7h 58m

$239

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 9/24

8:00 am-5:30 am

1 stop18h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/30

9:30 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop6h 10m

$240

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to New York

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to State of New York (average of $236). Flying from San Francisco to State of 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.

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 August 13, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to State of New York, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 August 13, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to USNY are scheduled on a Monday (111 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (54 on average).

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 August 13, 2025.
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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,920 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,915 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to New York. 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?

    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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to State of New York one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $114 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $114 and Frontier from $130 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to State of New York?

    While some choose either San Francisco - Newark or San Francisco - New York LaGuardia, San Francisco - New York John F Kennedy Intl is the most popular route 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 Kenya Airways (87%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (87%) or Scandinavian Airlines (84%) 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 $1,093, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $146. The most popular route (San Francisco - New York John F Kennedy Intl), is priced around $211.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to State of New York (average of $236). Flying from San Francisco to State of 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.

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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 August 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$95Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$128Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$150Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$159Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$169Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
United AirlinesCheapest$173Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$194Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$237Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$250Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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