Are there direct flights from San Francisco to New York?

Yes, direct flights from San Francisco to New York are available. Historically, approximately 30.5% of the observed flights on this route were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically 2 across the trailing 90 days.

How many hours is the flight from San Francisco to New York?

The median flight time for a direct flight from San Francisco to New York is typically 5 hours and 43 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 12 hours and 6 minutes. The air distance between San Francisco and New York is approximately 4108 kilometers.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from San Francisco to New York?

Historically, flights from San Francisco to New York are classified as a route with frequent good prices. This indicates that favorable deals are regularly available to travelers planning this journey. The pricing trends observed over the trailing 30 days support this classification, suggesting consistent opportunities for finding competitive fares.

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San Francisco to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to New York

For flights from San Francisco to New York, fares typically range from $442–$818, with a median of $583. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to New York? Historically, the most affordable month to fly is February, with a median fare of $379. January also offers lower prices, with a median of $453, followed by March at $462. These months present the best opportunities for finding cheaper flights.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to New York? A typical journey, including connections, takes about 5h 43m. Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with connecting flights having a median duration of 16h 7m. For non-stop options, the flight time is also around 5h 43m.

The route from San Francisco to New York covers a distance of 4108 kilometers, classifying it as a long-haul journey. While a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, the rest typically involve 2 connections, which can significantly extend travel time.

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

Regular price: $223 - $456

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

Regular prices for this route typically range from $223 to $456. The current lowest deal is $227 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Feb 2 to Feb 23.

now $227

Low $223

High $456

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 $379. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $767. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $379

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $767

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to New York

JetBlue Airways

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to New York

Thu, Nov 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New York

San Francisco (SFO) - New York (JFK)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$226

$323

One-way

Thu, Nov 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New York

San Francisco (SFO) - New York (JFK)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$227

$323

One-way

Thu, Nov 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New York

San Francisco (SFO) - New York (JFK)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$226

$323

One-way

Thu, Nov 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New York

San Francisco (SFO) - New York (JFK)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$221

$323

One-way

Thu, Nov 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New York

San Francisco (SFO) - New York (JFK)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$222

$323

One-way

Thu, Nov 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New York

San Francisco (SFO) - New York (JFK)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$251

$324

One-way

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

14 nights

Jan 12 - Jan 26

$332 → $229

31%

8 nights

Jan 18 - Jan 26

$333 → $246

26%

2 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 16

$361 → $292

19%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$353 → $289

18%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to New York

San Francisco - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Fares near the typical level

Recent fares from San Francisco to New York are near the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February has the lowest median price at $379 for flights to New York.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 43m

The median flight time for a direct flight from San Francisco to New York is 5h 43m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 30.5% of recent flights from San Francisco to New York are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a deal

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal for $227 from San Francisco to New York.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from San Francisco to New York are frequent, appearing within 30 days.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$247

New York main airports to arrive at

LaGuardia (LGA)

Cheapest

LaGuardia Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights to New York from San Francisco.

📍 ~13 km from New York city center (reachable by car, bus, or taxi).

💸 Flights from ~$267

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County Airport is a convenient alternative for travelers heading to Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

📍 ~45 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$290

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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 between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $650. Booking within 0-6 days of departure, however, saw average prices rise significantly to approximately $1076. Even flights booked 60+ days out were slightly more expensive on average, at $687, compared to the 28-59 day window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to New York is considered to be $442 or less. The median price for this route was $583. Prices typically begin to increase significantly above the median, with 75% of prices observed being $818 or less over the trailing 90 days.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to New York, with a median price of $379. January also offered competitive prices, with a median of $453. In contrast, the annual median price across the trailing 270 days for this route was $583, indicating potential savings when traveling in the historically cheaper months.

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San Francisco to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to New York

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

Regular price: $223 - $456

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

Regular prices for this route typically range from $223 to $456. The current lowest deal is $227 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Feb 2 to Feb 23.

now $227

Low $223

High $456

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 $379. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $767. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $379

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $767

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to New York

JetBlue Airways

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to New York

Thu, Nov 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New York

San Francisco (SFO) - New York (JFK)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$226

$323

One-way

Thu, Nov 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New York

San Francisco (SFO) - New York (JFK)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$227

$323

One-way

Thu, Nov 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New York

San Francisco (SFO) - New York (JFK)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$226

$323

One-way

Thu, Nov 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New York

San Francisco (SFO) - New York (JFK)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$221

$323

One-way

Thu, Nov 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New York

San Francisco (SFO) - New York (JFK)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$222

$323

One-way

Thu, Nov 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New York

San Francisco (SFO) - New York (JFK)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$251

$324

One-way

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

14 nights

Jan 12 - Jan 26

$332 → $229

31%

8 nights

Jan 18 - Jan 26

$333 → $246

26%

2 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 16

$361 → $292

19%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$353 → $289

18%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to New York