Are there direct flights from San Francisco to New York?

Yes, direct flights are available from San Francisco to New York. Historically, approximately 34.4% of all flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This data is based on observations over a 90-day period.

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

The typical direct flight from San Francisco to New York has a duration of 5 hours and 48 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 10 hours and 5 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 4108 kilometers.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from San Francisco to New York are frequent. This route is consistently observed to have competitive pricing. Travelers often find opportunities for good value when planning their trips.

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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 are typically $345–$729, with a median of $525. Right now, fares are above the typical level, and only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to New York? The most affordable month to fly is typically February, with a median fare of $179. Other inexpensive months include April, with a median of $277, and November, where the median fare is $300.

A typical journey from San Francisco to New York takes 5h 48m, including connections. This route is classified as long-haul, covering a distance of 4108 km. While direct flights from San Francisco to New York are available, most itineraries connect at least once, with 34.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the median number of stopovers is 2.

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

Regular price: $280 - $382

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to New York is $280 to $382. The current lowest deal is $269 with Southwest Airlines for travel from Nov 14-Nov 18.

now $269

Low $280

High $382

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to New York

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to NYC is January, with a median price of $296. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $638. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $296

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $638

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to New York

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to New York

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New York

San Francisco (SFO) - New York (LGA)

$598

$385

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New York

San Francisco (SFO) - New York (LGA)

Frontier Airlines

$748

$423

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New York

San Francisco (SFO) - New York (EWR)

Frontier Airlines

$706

$448

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New York

San Francisco (SFO) - New York (EWR)

Frontier Airlines

$690

$479

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New York

San Francisco (SFO) - New York (EWR)

Frontier Airlines

$495

$342

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New York

San Francisco (SFO) - New York (LGA)

$748

$380

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

$706 → $398

44%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

$737 → $445

40%

2 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 21

$681 → $418

39%

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

$672 → $414

38%

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San Francisco - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

February, April, and November offer the lowest median prices

Historically, February ($179), April ($277), and November ($300) have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 5h 48m

Direct flights from San Francisco to New York typically take 5h 48m, while connecting flights average 11h 59m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 65.6% of recent bookings, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers a recent deal at $269

A recent deal from Southwest Airlines for San Francisco to New York was found at $269.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from San Francisco to New York appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

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 ~$254

New York main airports to arrive at

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

Newark Liberty International Airport is a good option for flights from San Francisco to New York.

📍 ~14 km from New York city center.

💸 Flights from ~$287

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$269

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From SFO

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Dec 15

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Dec 15

New York, United States

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From SFO

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Dec 13

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From SFO

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From SFO

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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. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees a higher average price of $796. Prices tend to be slightly higher for bookings made 60+ days out, averaging $548.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to New York is considered to be $345 or less. The median price for this route was $525. Prices can go up to $729 or more for the higher end of the market. These figures are based on data collected over a 90-day period.

Historically, February has shown the cheapest flights from San Francisco to New York, with a median price of $179. April and November also offer relatively low prices, with median fares of $277 and $300 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $525, indicating that these months provide significant savings.

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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: $280 - $382

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to New York is $280 to $382. The current lowest deal is $269 with Southwest Airlines for travel from Nov 14-Nov 18.

now $269

Low $280

High $382

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to New York

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to NYC is January, with a median price of $296. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $638. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $296

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $638

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to New York

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to New York

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New York

San Francisco (SFO) - New York (LGA)

$598

$385

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New York

San Francisco (SFO) - New York (LGA)

Frontier Airlines

$748

$423

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New York

San Francisco (SFO) - New York (EWR)

Frontier Airlines

$706

$448

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New York

San Francisco (SFO) - New York (EWR)

Frontier Airlines

$690

$479

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New York

San Francisco (SFO) - New York (EWR)

Frontier Airlines

$495

$342

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New York

San Francisco (SFO) - New York (LGA)

$748

$380

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

$706 → $398

44%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

$737 → $445

40%

2 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 21

$681 → $418

39%

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

$672 → $414

38%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to New York

San Francisco - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

February, April, and November offer the lowest median prices

Historically, February ($179), April ($277), and November ($300) have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 5h 48m

Direct flights from San Francisco to New York typically take 5h 48m, while connecting flights average 11h 59m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 65.6% of recent bookings, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers a recent deal at $269

A recent deal from Southwest Airlines for San Francisco to New York was found at $269.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from San Francisco to New York appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

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 ~$254

New York main airports to arrive at

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

Newark Liberty International Airport is a good option for flights from San Francisco to New York.

📍 ~14 km from New York city center.

💸 Flights from ~$287

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

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

New York, United States

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$2,488

$1,395

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to New York

Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to New York

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

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to New York

Direct flights from San Francisco to New York

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to New York

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to New York

San Francisco - New York route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

February, April, and November offer the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 5h 48m

Connecting flights are more common

Southwest Airlines offers a recent deal at $269

Deals appear frequently on this route

San Francisco main airports to depart from

New York main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

Best Elite deals to New York

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Dec 05

Dec 08

Dec 15

Dec 15

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Dec 13

Dec 14

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Sep 30

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

When should I buy San Francisco to New York tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from San Francisco to New York?

Which months have the cheapest flights from San Francisco to New York?

Are there direct flights from San Francisco to New York?

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

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

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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

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to New York

Direct flights from San Francisco to New York

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to New York

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to New York

San Francisco - New York route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

February, April, and November offer the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 5h 48m

Connecting flights are more common

Southwest Airlines offers a recent deal at $269

Deals appear frequently on this route

San Francisco main airports to depart from

New York main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

Best Elite deals to New York

Dec 07

Dec 05

Dec 08

Dec 15

Dec 15

Dec 15

Dec 13

Dec 14

Dec 14

Sep 30

Sep 30

Sep 22

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

When should I buy San Francisco to New York tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from San Francisco to New York?

Which months have the cheapest flights from San Francisco to New York?