Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York from £126

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Alaska Airlines Logo
18:59 - 07:25
SFO
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JFK
9h 26m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
20:29 - 23:59
JFK
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SFO
6h 30mdirect
£222Alaska Airlines
Sun, 1 Nov - Wed, 4 Nov
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:58 - 06:04
SFO
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JFK
8h 06m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:55 - 16:37
JFK
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SFO
9h 42m
1 stop
£225Alaska Airlines
Thu, 1 Oct - Fri, 2 Oct
Southwest Logo
11:15 - 22:55
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LGA
8h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
17:30 - 22:50
LGA
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SFO
8h 20m
1 stop
£226Southwest
Mon, 24 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
Southwest Logo
23:40 - 12:35
SFO
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LGA
9h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
16:00 - 21:25
LGA
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SFO
8h 25m
1 stop
£227Southwest
Tue, 22 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep
United Airlines Logo
22:35 - 09:13
SFO
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LGA
7h 38m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
19:25 - 00:30
LGA
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SFO
8h 05m
1 stop
£228United Airlines
Mon, 21 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep
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20:25 - 05:07
SFO
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JFK
5h 42mdirect
JetBlue Logo
06:00 - 09:11
JFK
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SFO
6h 11mdirect
£229JetBlue
Tue, 4 Aug - Wed, 12 Aug
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22:10 - 09:12
SFO
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LGA
8h 02m
1 stop
Delta Logo
06:05 - 11:09
LGA
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SFO
8h 04m
1 stop
£229Delta
Fri, 4 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep
United Airlines Logo
05:00 - 15:17
SFO
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LGA
7h 17m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
19:29 - 00:59
LGA
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SFO
8h 30m
1 stop
£230United Airlines
Tue, 25 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
JetBlue Logo
23:59 - 08:37
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JFK
5h 38mdirect
JetBlue Logo
07:20 - 10:40
JFK
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SFO
6h 20mdirect
£233JetBlue
Mon, 28 Sep - Sat, 10 Oct
Delta Logo
05:36 - 15:59
SFO
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EWR
7h 23m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:44 - 17:18
EWR
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SFO
8h 34m
1 stop
£251Delta
Sat, 29 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to New York

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on San Francisco to New York flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
1 Nov
SFO18:59San Francisco
9h 26m
1 stop
JFK07:25New York John F Kennedy Intl
4 Nov
JFK20:29New York John F Kennedy Intl
6h 30m
SFO23:59San Francisco
£222
Alaska Airlines
16 Oct
SFO18:59San Francisco
8h 03m
1 stop
JFK06:02New York John F Kennedy Intl
17 Oct
JFK09:59New York John F Kennedy Intl
9h 47m
1 stop
SFO16:46San Francisco
£225
Alaska Airlines
21 Sept
SFO18:58San Francisco
8h 06m
1 stop
JFK06:04New York John F Kennedy Intl
2 Oct
JFK17:26New York John F Kennedy Intl
9h 02m
1 stop
SFO23:28San Francisco
£228

Delta flights from San Francisco to New York

Our best Delta deals on San Francisco to New York flight tickets
Delta
21 Sept
SFO22:10San Francisco
8h 27m
1 stop
LGA09:37New York LaGuardia
28 Sept
LGA11:59New York LaGuardia
8h 24m
1 stop
SFO17:23San Francisco
£228
Delta
4 Sept
SFO22:10San Francisco
8h 02m
1 stop
LGA09:12New York LaGuardia
11 Sept
LGA06:05New York LaGuardia
8h 04m
1 stop
SFO11:09San Francisco
£229
Delta
11 Oct
SFO21:00San Francisco
5h 33m
JFK05:33New York John F Kennedy Intl
20 Oct
JFK21:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
6h 43m
SFO01:13San Francisco
£240

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San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

18:59-07:25

1 stop9h 26m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/11

20:29-23:59

Nonstop6h 30m

£222

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Thu 1/10

18:58-06:04

1 stop8h 06m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/10

09:55-16:37

1 stop9h 42m

£225

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Mon 24/8

11:15-22:55

1 stop8h 40m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 31/8

17:30-22:50

1 stop8h 20m

£226

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Tue 22/9

23:40-12:35

1 stop9h 55m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 26/9

16:00-21:25

1 stop8h 25m

£227

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Mon 21/9

22:35-09:13

1 stop7h 38m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 29/9

19:25-00:30

1 stop8h 05m

£228
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 4/8

20:25-05:07

Nonstop5h 42m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/8

06:00-09:11

Nonstop6h 11m

£229

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Fri 4/9

22:10-09:12

1 stop8h 02m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 11/9

06:05-11:09

1 stop8h 04m

£229

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Tue 25/8

05:00-15:17

1 stop7h 17m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 31/8

19:29-00:59

1 stop8h 30m

£230

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 28/9

23:59-08:37

Nonstop5h 38m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/10

07:20-10:40

Nonstop6h 20m

£233

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Sat 29/8

05:36-15:59

1 stop7h 23m

Newark

Wed 2/9

11:44-17:18

1 stop8h 34m

£251

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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 March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to New York from San Francisco, with most prices found around £265. The month of February is another great option to travel to New York, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around £270.

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

According to our data, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly to New York from San Francisco. The lowest ticket price found for a Saturday departure recently was £206. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. The most expensive day to fly to New York is Tuesday, with ticket prices averaging around £685.

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

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to New York is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from San Francisco to New York in the morning for as low as £384. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at midday when prices are £636 on average. Flights to New York from San Francisco at midday are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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

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How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco 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 £300 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 £234 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?

You could potentially save up to 13% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to New York flight.

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

As of June 2026, prices for San Francisco to New York flights are approximately 21% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to New York

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Francisco to New York according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap San Francisco to New York (SFO to NYC) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from San Francisco to New York

Best price found

£157

Fastest flight time

5h 23m

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 £157. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to New York found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £473.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to New York takes 5h 23m
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).

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to New York

  • How far is San Francisco to New York by plane?

    A flight from San Francisco to New York will travel around 2563.2 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 5h 23m.

  • 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 many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to New York?

  • 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 layovers. 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 necessary travel and health documents for your New York trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking 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?

  • What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to New York?

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to New York

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Rating
Free Cancellation
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United AirlinesPriceFrom £265Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,778 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From San Francisco to New York

    United Airlines operates around 106 flights from San Francisco to New York every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been £584, but momondo users have found United Airlines deals from San Francisco to New York from as low as £265 round-trip. United Airlines has been scored 7.4/10 in 9,778 reviews.

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