What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Francisco to New York?

Delta, United Airlines, and JetBlue are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to New York

How many flights depart from San Francisco to New York on average per day?

As of November 2025, 121 flights take off from San Francisco and land in New York each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 07:00, with 54% of daily flights taking off at midday.

How many flights depart from San Francisco to New York on average per week?

848 flights are operational weekly from San Francisco to New York as of November 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Wed, with 17% of flights per week taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to New York?

Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to New York were last updated today.

How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to New York?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to New York.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New York?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to New York may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at New York. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and New York?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $439 to $950. The lowest price recently found on this route was $361.

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08:42 - 22:59SFO-JFK

11h 17m1 stop

09:30 - 18:51JFK-SFO

12h 21m1 stop

$361Alaska Airlines

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Wed, 18 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar

06:28 - 15:00SFO-JFK

5h 32mdirect

07:00 - 14:03JFK-SFO

10h 03m1 stop

$363Alaska Airlines

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07:15 - 19:45SFO-LGA

9h 30m1 stop

16:56 - 23:13LGA-SFO

9h 17m1 stop

$363Delta

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00:30 - 11:23SFO-LGA

7h 53m1 stop

10:00 - 15:27LGA-SFO

8h 27m1 stop

$364United Airlines

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Sun, 4 Jan - Wed, 7 Jan

09:16 - 17:53SFO-JFK

5h 37mdirect

18:57 - 22:40JFK-SFO

6h 43mdirect

$364Alaska Airlines

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07:15 - 23:25SFO-LGA

13h 10m1 stop

14:15 - 22:40LGA-SFO

11h 25m2 stops

$366Southwest

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19:40 - 15:23SFO-JFK

16h 43m1 stop

18:57 - 22:40JFK-SFO

6h 43mdirect

$366Alaska Airlines

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07:15 - 23:25SFO-LGA

13h 10m1 stop

15:55 - 23:35LGA-SFO

10h 40m1 stop

$372Southwest

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22:50 - 07:14SFO-EWR

5h 24mdirect

06:00 - 09:34EWR-SFO

6h 34mdirect

$375United Airlines

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05:45 - 17:59SFO-EWR

9h 14m1 stop

17:30 - 23:13EWR-SFO

8h 43m1 stop

$386Delta

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26 Nov

SFO10:40San Francisco

5h 34m

JFK19:14New York John F Kennedy Intl

30 Nov

JFK09:15New York John F Kennedy Intl

6h 38m

SFO12:53San Francisco

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6 Dec

SFO07:00San Francisco

5h 28m

JFK15:28New York John F Kennedy Intl

10 Dec

JFK15:29New York John F Kennedy Intl

11h 06m

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SFO23:35San Francisco

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3 Dec

SFO21:16San Francisco

9h 36m

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6h 45m

SFO11:45San Francisco

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18 Feb

SFO08:42San Francisco

11h 17m

1 stop

JFK22:59New York John F Kennedy Intl

4 Mar

JFK09:30New York John F Kennedy Intl

12h 21m

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SFO18:51San Francisco

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7 Dec

SFO06:28San Francisco

5h 32m

JFK15:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

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JFK07:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

10h 03m

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SFO14:03San Francisco

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10 Jan

SFO09:16San Francisco

5h 37m

JFK17:53New York John F Kennedy Intl

12 Jan

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6h 43m

SFO22:40San Francisco

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08:42-22:59

1 stop11h 17m

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09:30-18:51

1 stop12h 21m

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San Francisco

Sun 7/12

06:28-15:00

Nonstop5h 32m

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SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

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Thu 27/11

07:15-19:45

1 stop9h 30m

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16:56-23:13

1 stop9h 17m

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SFOLGA

San Francisco

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00:30-11:23

1 stop7h 53m

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10:00-15:27

1 stop8h 27m

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SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 10/1

09:16-17:53

Nonstop5h 37m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

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Nonstop6h 43m

$364

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San Francisco

Wed 14/1

19:40-15:23

1 stop16h 43m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 25/1

18:57-22:40

Nonstop6h 43m

$366

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SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Sat 4/4

07:15-23:25

1 stop13h 10m

New York LaGuardia

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15:55-23:35

1 stop10h 40m

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SFOEWR

San Francisco

Fri 5/12

22:50-07:14

Nonstop5h 24m

Newark

Sat 13/12

06:00-09:34

Nonstop6h 34m

$375

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Thu 27/11

05:45-17:59

1 stop9h 14m

Newark

Sat 6/12

17:30-23:13

1 stop8h 43m

$386

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and New York?

What is the cheapest month to fly to New York?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to New York from San Francisco, with most prices found around $494. The month of March is another great option to travel to New York, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around $516.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to New York?

According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to New York from San Francisco. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was $476. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from San Francisco because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around $929.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to New York?

Our data shows that the cheapest San Francisco to New York flights are usually those with departure times at midday. Our users have found flights to New York at midday for as low as $476. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to New York is in the evening when prices are around $614.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to New York flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to New York?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New York from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New York for around $599 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New York from San Francisco for as low as $499 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to New York flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to New York flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to New York flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between San Francisco to New York.

How have San Francisco to New York flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2025, prices for San Francisco to New York flights are approximately 19% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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The fastest flight from San Francisco to New York takes 5h 19m

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How far is San Francisco to New York by plane?
The straight-line distance from San Francisco to New York is 4125.5 km. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 5h 20m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to New York?
Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to New York were last updated today.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to New York?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to New York.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New York?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to New York may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at New York. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from San Francisco to New York?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from San Francisco to New York is Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 (17.43% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) (13.98%), Airbus A321 (sharklets) (11.27%), and Boeing 757-200 (11.16%).
What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to New York?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from San Francisco to New York is Alaska Airlines (52% of total bookings). The next most popular airline is Hawaiian Airlines (48%).

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to New York

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and New York?

What is the cheapest month to fly to New York?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to New York from San Francisco, with most prices found around $494. The month of March is another great option to travel to New York, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around $516.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to New York?

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to New York?

What is the cheapest San Francisco to New York flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to New York?

What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to New York flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to New York flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to New York flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between San Francisco to New York.

How have San Francisco to New York flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2025, prices for San Francisco to New York flights are approximately 19% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Francisco to New York?

Delta, United Airlines, and JetBlue are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to New York

How many flights depart from San Francisco to New York on average per day?

As of November 2025, 121 flights take off from San Francisco and land in New York each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 07:00, with 54% of daily flights taking off at midday.

How many flights depart from San Francisco to New York on average per week?

848 flights are operational weekly from San Francisco to New York as of November 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Wed, with 17% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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