
Most accurate provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $218 (Delta) |
One-way from | $110 (Alaska Airlines) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $337 |
Good round-trip deal | $261 or less |
Good one-way deal | $166 or less |
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Depart
Return
Price
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Mon 3/2
4:05 pm-12:35 am
Nonstop5h 30m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 3/11
9:30 am-1:05 pm
Nonstop6h 35m
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Sat 4/18
4:00 pm-12:50 am
Nonstop5h 50m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 4/22
9:30 pm-1:13 am
Nonstop6h 43m
San FranciscoNewark
SFO - EWR
SFOEWR
San Francisco
Mon 3/2
9:24 pm-3:27 pm
1 stop15h 03m
Newark
Wed 3/11
7:00 am-10:45 am
Nonstop6h 45m
San FranciscoNewark
SFO - EWR
SFOEWR
San Francisco
Thu 3/12
9:07 pm-5:40 am
Nonstop5h 33m
Newark
Tue 3/17
4:29 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop10h 30m
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - LGA
SFOLGA
San Francisco
Wed 3/25
10:36 am-9:34 pm
1 stop7h 58m
New York LaGuardia
Wed 4/1
7:23 am-2:23 pm
1 stop10h 00m
San FranciscoNewark
SFO - EWR
SFOEWR
San Francisco
Sat 2/14
10:45 pm-8:52 am
1 stop7h 07m
Newark
Wed 2/18
6:40 pm-11:54 pm
1 stop8h 14m
San FranciscoNewark
SFO - EWR
SFOEWR
San Francisco
Tue 4/14
7:20 am-3:55 pm
Nonstop5h 35m
Newark
Thu 4/16
7:29 pm-11:07 pm
Nonstop6h 38m
San FranciscoNewark
SFO - EWR
SFOEWR
San Francisco
Wed 3/4
12:14 pm-11:06 pm
1 stop7h 52m
Newark
Wed 3/11
9:43 am-2:42 pm
1 stop7h 59m
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Wed 3/4
8:42 am-10:59 pm
1 stop11h 17m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 3/11
4:45 pm-8:36 pm
Nonstop6h 51m
San FranciscoNewark
SFO - EWR
SFOEWR
San Francisco
Sat 2/21
5:45 am-4:02 pm
1 stop7h 17m
Newark
Sat 2/28
5:30 pm-11:25 pm
1 stop8h 55m
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Booking 70 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York (average of $96). Flying from San Francisco to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $203). 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 18% 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 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.
The most flights from SFO to NYC are scheduled on a Friday (128 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (92 on average).
Las Vegas (LAS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 71% 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 Phoenix (PHX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 44m.
Flights via Phoenix (PHX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 02m.
About 12% of weekly flights between San Francisco and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 190 minutes.
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Over the last year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.
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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$147 | Average$334 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time83% | |
| Cheapest$148 | Average$375 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$148 | Average$413 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time85% | |
| Cheapest$177 | Average$403 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$185 | Average$426 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$236 | Average$434 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$236 | Average$462 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |