Alaska's Premium Class offers extra legroom and free cocktails, enhancing comfort on medium-haul flights.
Alaska Airlines offers Wi-Fi for a flat fee, ideal for business travelers needing connectivity.
Round-trip from | $234 (Trip.com) |
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One-way from | $129 (Delta) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $387 |
Good round-trip deal | $299 or less |
Good one-way deal | $178 or less |
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Depart
Return
Price
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Mon 11/3
7:00 am-3:37 pm
Nonstop5h 37m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 11/5
8:29 pm-12:06 am
Nonstop6h 37m
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Fri 11/14
8:50 pm-5:10 am
Nonstop5h 20m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 11/15
4:30 pm-8:10 pm
Nonstop6h 40m
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Tue 10/21
10:59 pm-7:43 am
Nonstop5h 44m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 10/25
9:30 am-12:45 pm
Nonstop6h 15m
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Sat 11/1
7:00 am-3:28 pm
Nonstop5h 28m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 11/9
6:50 am-10:20 am
Nonstop6h 30m
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Mon 10/6
10:59 pm-7:43 am
Nonstop5h 44m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 10/12
9:30 am-12:45 pm
Nonstop6h 15m
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Mon 11/3
11:39 pm-8:02 am
Nonstop5h 23m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 11/11
6:50 am-10:20 am
Nonstop6h 30m
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Wed 10/15
6:18 am-3:00 pm
Nonstop5h 42m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 11/4
8:29 pm-12:06 am
Nonstop6h 37m
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Mon 10/6
11:25 pm-8:00 am
Nonstop5h 35m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 10/15
9:30 pm-12:59 am
Nonstop6h 29m
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Sat 11/1
7:37 pm-8:20 am
1 stop9h 43m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 11/7
8:29 pm-12:06 am
Nonstop6h 37m
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Wed 12/3
6:35 am-3:07 pm
Nonstop5h 32m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 12/8
9:30 am-1:17 pm
Nonstop6h 47m
Booking 49 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to New York. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York (average of $236). Flying from San Francisco to 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.
Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 24% on flights from San Francisco to New York by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to New York flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
The most flights from SFO to NYC are scheduled on a Sunday (162 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (111 on average).
Las Vegas (LAS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 80% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to New York on Cheapflights.
Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $163.
Flights via Minneapolis (MSP) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 43m.
Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 27m.
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San Franciscans don't ever have to leave "The City" to find a good time, but once in a while, they like to do things New York style. That's why United Airlines and other carriers offer more than 185 flights from San Francisco to New York City every week.
Fondly nicknamed "Baghdad by the Bay," San Francisco is a city beloved by many. With its exceptional architecture, superior culinary options, and fascinating history, "The City" offers the best of old California along with 21st century innovation. At a mere 47.9 square miles, San Francisco delivers charm, sophistication, and a good workout on its hilly sidewalks. New York City boasts a bigger population than any other city in the USA. NYC comprises five distinct boroughs and is home to the United Nations, the Empire State Building, and the magnificent Central Park.
If you wish to be one of the 5,000 passengers who fly from San Francisco to New York City each day, search our site for tickets that suit your budget and timeline. We make it easy to find the best ticket prices.
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Cheapest$188 | Average$442 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time85% | |
Cheapest$198 | Average$354 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
Cheapest$237 | Average$429 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
Cheapest$238 | Average$492 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
Cheapest$245 | Average$435 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
Cheapest$266 | Average$466 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |