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Most accurate provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
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Most trusted provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $221 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $123 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $501 |
Good round-trip deal | $296 or less |
Good one-way deal | $172 or less |
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
sáb. 1/10
8:29 pm-8:30 am
1 stop9h 01m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
mar. 1/20
6:00 am-9:40 am
Nonstop6h 40m
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
lun. 2/16
6:29 am-3:00 pm
Nonstop5h 31m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
jue. 2/19
4:00 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop10h 59m
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
mar. 1/27
9:16 am-5:53 pm
Nonstop5h 37m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
mié. 2/4
4:23 pm-10:47 pm
1 stop9h 24m
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
mar. 2/3
9:16 am-5:53 pm
Nonstop5h 37m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
sáb. 2/7
4:23 pm-10:47 pm
1 stop9h 24m
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - LGA
SFOLGA
San Francisco
dom. 2/15
6:25 am-5:30 pm
1 stop8h 05m
New York LaGuardia
mar. 2/17
2:05 pm-10:05 pm
2 stops11h 00m
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - LGA
SFOLGA
San Francisco
jue. 1/1
12:15 pm-10:55 pm
1 stop7h 40m
New York LaGuardia
jue. 1/8
6:15 am-1:35 pm
1 stop10h 20m
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - LGA
SFOLGA
San Francisco
sáb. 1/24
10:25 am-8:40 pm
1 stop7h 15m
New York LaGuardia
sáb. 1/31
7:00 am-4:35 pm
2 stops12h 35m
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
lun. 2/16
6:29 am-3:00 pm
Nonstop5h 31m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
sáb. 2/21
5:00 pm-11:44 pm
1 stop9h 44m
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - LGA
SFOLGA
San Francisco
lun. 1/19
10:54 pm-8:57 am
1 stop7h 03m
New York LaGuardia
sáb. 1/24
3:00 pm-11:25 pm
1 stop11h 25m
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - LGA
SFOLGA
San Francisco
lun. 1/26
11:20 pm-9:47 am
1 stop7h 27m
New York LaGuardia
mié. 1/28
7:15 am-1:29 pm
1 stop9h 14m
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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York (average of $64). Flying from San Francisco to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $202). 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 at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% 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 Sunday 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 Thursday (142 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (78 on average).
Las Vegas (LAS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 77% 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 Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 30m.
About 12% of weekly flights between San Francisco and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 187 minutes.
Historically, flights departing in the morning 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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