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 | $245 (Southwest) |
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One-way from | $135 (Trip.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $485 |
Good round-trip deal | $362 or less |
Good one-way deal | $195 or less |
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Depart
Return
Price
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - LGA
SFOLGA
San Francisco
Sun 8/31
6:00 am-4:15 pm
1 stop7h 15m
New York LaGuardia
Sat 9/6
1:50 pm-8:25 pm
2 stops9h 35m
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - LGA
SFOLGA
San Francisco
Mon 8/18
12:40 am-10:51 am
1 stop7h 11m
New York LaGuardia
Sun 8/31
6:00 am-11:45 am
1 stop8h 45m
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Wed 8/13
6:18 am-3:00 pm
Nonstop5h 42m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 8/20
9:30 am-12:40 pm
Nonstop6h 10m
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Fri 7/4
1:24 pm-10:08 pm
Nonstop5h 44m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 7/9
6:59 am-12:15 pm
1 stop8h 16m
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Mon 8/18
10:50 pm-7:30 am
Nonstop5h 40m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 8/31
7:00 am-10:24 am
Nonstop6h 24m
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Wed 8/13
6:18 am-3:00 pm
Nonstop5h 42m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 8/19
8:29 pm-11:59 pm
Nonstop6h 30m
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Fri 7/4
4:30 pm-12:59 am
Nonstop5h 29m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 7/18
7:59 pm-11:43 pm
Nonstop6h 44m
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Tue 7/1
6:00 am-2:43 pm
Nonstop5h 43m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 7/4
2:55 pm-8:25 pm
1 stop8h 30m
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Wed 7/16
1:09 pm-5:30 am
1 stop13h 21m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 7/23
6:59 am-9:21 pm
1 stop17h 22m
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - LGA
SFOLGA
San Francisco
Sat 8/23
5:15 am-4:17 pm
1 stop8h 02m
New York LaGuardia
Wed 8/27
5:45 am-11:04 am
1 stop8h 19m
Booking 89 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 26% 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 (159 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (95 on average).
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 2.8 - 4.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 2.8 in.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).
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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$95 | Average$313 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
Cheapest$118 | Average$278 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
Cheapest$172 | Average$477 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time83% | |
Cheapest$173 | Average$510 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
Cheapest$183 | Average$368 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
Cheapest$183 | Average$402 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
Cheapest$189 | Average$425 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time85% | |
Cheapest$237 | Average$454 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
Cheapest$254 | Average$433 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
Cheapest$296 | Average$467 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |