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

As of December 2025, 100 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 57% of daily flights taking off at midday.

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

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

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to New York flights?

According to our data, American Airlines have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 11% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

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

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

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to New York flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Thursday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

How often are flights from San Francisco to New York delayed?

Historically, on average around 12% of flights between San Francisco and New York have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 188 minutes.

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 $421 to $835. The lowest price recently found on this route was $323.

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19:02 - 22:49

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6h 47mdirect

$323JetBlue

Thu, 22 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan

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5h 37mdirect

16:23 - 22:47

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$325Alaska Airlines

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5h 40mdirect

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$326Alaska Airlines

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6h 44mdirect

$329JetBlue

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12 Jan

SFO16:05San Francisco

5h 30m

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20 Jan

SFO06:10San Francisco

9h 22m

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EWR07:00Newark

8h 23m

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SFO12:23San Francisco

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21 Jan

SFO12:46San Francisco

7h 54m

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Tue 20/1

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$355

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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 $468. The month of March is another great option to travel to New York, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around $483.

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

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to New York from San Francisco. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was $533. 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 $908.

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 $451. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to New York is in the evening when prices are around $610.

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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 $579 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 $458 on momondo.

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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 December 2025, prices for San Francisco to New York flights are approximately 9% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found	$164
Fastest flight time	5h 19m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in New York	3 airports

The best one-way flight to New York from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $164. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to New York found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $493.

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

Direct flights go from San Francisco to New York every day.

There are 3 airports in New York. From San Francisco there are direct flights to Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

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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 19m.
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 (20.99% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 757-200 (13.98%), Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) (11.54%), and Boeing 777 (11.53%).
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Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from San Francisco to New York is Hawaiian Airlines (100% of total bookings).

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The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to New York from San Francisco, with most prices found around $468. The month of March is another great option to travel to New York, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around $483.

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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 December 2025, prices for San Francisco to New York flights are approximately 9% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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

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

How often are flights from San Francisco to New York delayed?

Historically, on average around 12% of flights between San Francisco and New York have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 188 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to New York flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Thursday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to New York flights?

According to our data, American Airlines have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 11% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

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

As of December 2025, 100 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 57% of daily flights taking off at midday.

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

705 flights are operational weekly from San Francisco to New York as of December 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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