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Explore current cheapest deals departing from San Francisco to New York

November 3 - November 10

Cheapest
Best

SFO - New York

$307

$176

Round trip

November 3 - November 17

Cheapest

SFO - New York

$292

$176

Round trip

November 3 - November 11

Cheapest
Best

SFO - New York

$304

$176

Round trip

October 6 - October 27

SFO - New York

$289

$199

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September 29 - September 30

SFO - New York

$322

$202

Round trip

October 6 - October 20

SFO - New York

$298

$202

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October 21 - October 27

SFO - New York

$373

$203

Round trip

September 23 - September 30

SFO - New York

$341

$204

Round trip

September 16 - September 22

Best
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SFO - New York

$418

$204

Round trip

October 20 - October 27

SFO - New York

$373

$204

Round trip

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Insights for flights from San Francisco to New York

For flights from San Francisco to New York, fares typically range from $300โ€“$675, with a median of $457. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a significant discount can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial for tracking price changes.
When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to New York? The most affordable month to fly is February, with a median fare of $179. Following closely are April, with a median of $277, and November, where the median fare is $300. These months offer the best opportunities for securing lower prices on this route.
The typical journey from San Francisco to New York takes approximately 12h 22m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 4108 kilometers.
For direct flights from San Francisco to New York, a meaningful share are non-stop, though most itineraries connect at least once. Specifically, 40.8% of recent fares are for non-stop flights. For itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to New York

Regular price: $258 - $337

Prices for flights from San Francisco to New York are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from San Francisco to New York typically range from $258 to $337. The current lowest deal is $176 with JetBlue Airways, for travel from November 3 to November 10.

now $176

Low $258

High $337

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to New York

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to NYC is February, with a median price of $179. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $585. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $179

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $585

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Direct flights from San Francisco to New York

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Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to New York

Tue, Aug 4

โŒ› Last-Minute

SFO - New York

Southwest Airlines

San Francisco (SFO) - New York (LGA)

Southwest Airlines

$355

$223

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

โŒ› Last-Minute

SFO - New York

American Airlines

San Francisco (SFO) - New York (LGA)

American Airlines

$349

$234

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

โŒ› Last-Minute

SFO - New York

Frontier Airlines

San Francisco (SFO) - New York (JFK)

Frontier Airlines

$367

$237

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

โŒ› Last-Minute

SFO - New York

Deutsche Luft Hansa

San Francisco (SFO) - New York (JFK)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$331

$238

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

โŒ› Last-Minute

SFO - New York

JetBlue Airways

San Francisco (SFO) - New York (JFK)

JetBlue Airways

$428

$276

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

โŒ› Last-Minute

SFO - New York

Frontier Airlines

San Francisco (SFO) - New York (LGA)

Frontier Airlines

$342

$242

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to New York

6 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 22

$418ย ย โ†’ย ย $204

51%

4 nights

Sep 26 - Sep 30

$447ย ย โ†’ย ย $234

48%

3 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 26

$440ย ย โ†’ย ย $234

47%

3 nights

Sep 26 - Sep 29

$448ย ย โ†’ย ย $246

45%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to New York

San Francisco - New York route insights

๐Ÿ’ธ Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for San Francisco to New York are above the typical level, with a median price of $457.

๐Ÿ“… Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to New York, with a median price of $179.

โฑ๏ธ Flight duration

Flights are typically 12h 22m long.

The typical flight duration from San Francisco to New York is 12 hours and 22 minutes.

โœˆ๏ธ Airlines & availability

40.8% of deals are direct flights.

40.8% of deals from San Francisco to New York are for direct flights.

๐Ÿ† Airline highlight

JetBlue Airways offers direct flights.

JetBlue Airways is one of the airlines offering direct flights on this route.

๐ŸŽฏ Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from San Francisco to New York appear frequently, more than once a day.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient option for flights from San Francisco to New York.

๐Ÿ“ ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$176

New York main airports to arrive at

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International Airport is a good option for flights from San Francisco to New York.

๐Ÿ“ ~20 km from New York (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$176

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia Airport is a convenient choice for travelers flying from San Francisco to New York.

๐Ÿ“ ~13 km from New York (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$212

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport offers an alternative for flights from San Francisco to New York.

๐Ÿ“ ~90 km from New York (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$314

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International Airport serves as another arrival option for flights to New York.

๐Ÿ“ ~15 km from New York (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$218

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County Airport is a useful alternative for travelers in the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, or Westchester.

๐Ÿ“ ~40 km from New York (reachable by car or rideshare)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$297

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International Airport is a major hub with competitive pricing and a vast network of destinations.

๐Ÿ“ ~130 km from New York (reachable by rail services)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$242

Long Island MacArthur (ISP)

Long Island MacArthur Airport is an excellent alternative for residents of Queens, Brooklyn, and Long Island.

๐Ÿ“ ~80 km from New York (reachable by Long Island Rail Road)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$372

Bradley International (BDL)

Bradley International Airport is a reliable regional option, especially if NYC airports have severe delays.

๐Ÿ“ ~160 km from New York (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$271

Trentonโ€“Mercer (TTN)

Trentonโ€“Mercer Airport offers an ultra-low-cost option with quick curb-to-gate times.

๐Ÿ“ ~85 km from New York (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$391

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Francisco to New York is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $533. Prices tend to be significantly higher for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging around $796. Even booking too early, such as 60+ days in advance, shows a slightly higher average price of $548.

Across the trailing quarter, a price of $300 or less for a flight from San Francisco to New York is considered a good deal. The median price for this route was $457. Historically, 25% of flights were available for $300 or less, indicating that such prices are achievable for travelers. Prices exceeding $675 typically represent the higher end of the fare spectrum for this route.

Historically, February has offered the cheapest flights from San Francisco to New York, with a median price of $179. April also presented good value, with a median price of $277. November, despite being listed as one of the cheapest months with a median of $300, also represented the most expensive month in the annual data. The annual median price for this route was $457.