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Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to New York, NY (NYC)

SFO — NYC
Jun 29 — Jul 61
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to New York flight deals. Data was last updated May 30, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$211
(Southwest)

One-way from

$144
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$447
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-New York (NYC) flight deals.
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From San Francisco Bay Area to New York (NYC)
One-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to New York (NYC)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($47 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to New York?

The best time to book flights from San Francisco Bay Area to New York is 83 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to New York?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to New York (average of $350). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $516). 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 XIH to NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 May 30, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to New York in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to New York?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco Bay Area to New York. Price data was last updated on August 17, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco Bay Area to New York flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings 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.

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 May 30, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Delta, andUnited Airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to New York to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area to New York. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from San Francisco Bay Area to New York?

    For as low as $287, Delta can have you in New York from San Francisco Bay Area in 8h 40m. The distance from San Francisco Bay Area to New York is about 2540 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $81 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $85 and Alaska Airlines from $98 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to New York?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to New York?

    Consider Etihad Airways (94%), Icelandair (91%) or TAP AIR PORTUGAL (91%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco Bay Area to New York.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to New York?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,446 for a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to New York. The cheapest flight overall is $165 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Newark) is currently priced at $300.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to New York that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco Bay Area to New York flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to New York.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco Bay Area to New York?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to New York?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to New York (average of $350). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $516). 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 Bay Area to New York

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 May 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$94Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$100Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$136Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$143Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$147Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$172Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$191Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$199Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$216Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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