Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to New York, Alaska Airlines or JetBlue?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to New York are Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. With an average price for the route of C$ 728 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. JetBlue is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 512 and an overall rating of 7.2.

Question 2

How long does a flight from San Francisco to New York take?

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Direct flights cover the 6,645 km separating San Francisco to New York in about 5h 18m. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

How many flights are there between San Francisco and New York per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 26 and 31 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in New York, with an average flight time of 5h 33m. The most common departure time is 10:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Each week, there are 208 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

How many flights are there between San Francisco and New York per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 26 and 31 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in New York, with an average flight time of 5h 33m. The most common departure time is 10:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Each week, there are 208 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to New York was C$ 171 for a one-way ticket and C$ 302 for a round-trip. <a href='/flight-routes/San-Francisco-SFO/New-York-NYC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

Which airlines fly most frequently between San Francisco and New York?

Accepted Answer

San Francisco and New York are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are United Airlines (70 flights per week), Alaska Airlines (40 flights per week), and Delta (36 flights per week). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

Which airlines fly most frequently between San Francisco and New York?

Accepted Answer

San Francisco and New York are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are United Airlines (70 flights per week), Alaska Airlines (40 flights per week), and Delta (36 flights per week). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to New York on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from San Francisco to New York. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to New York on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from San Francisco to New York. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 10

Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

San Francisco is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in New York. You will leave San Francisco from San Francisco and you will be arriving in New York at one of these airports: Newark or New York John F Kennedy Intl. <a href='/flight-routes/San-Francisco-SFO/New-York-NYC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 6:04 am and will be landing in New York at 2:35 pm.

Question 12

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to New York jets off at 11:59 pm and lands at 8:29 am.

Question 13

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

JetBlue, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to New York flight route.

Question 14

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to New York flight route.

Question 15

On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from San Francisco to New York on a daily basis.

Question 16

Can I take an Uber from downtown to San Francisco Airport?

Accepted Answer

In general, a ride on Uber won’t cost you too much, but traffic conditions can affect the price. You can meet your driver on level 5 of the domestic terminal garage or curbside on the departures level of the international terminal.

Question 17

What is the most convenient way to get from New York LaGuardia to Manhattan?

Accepted Answer

By far the most convenient way is to travel by car service, especially if you have a lot of luggage or are traveling in a large party. Your driver will be waiting for you at baggage claim and will happily transport your party and all the luggage to the car.

Question 18

What is the most cost-effective way to get from New York John F. Kennedy Intl. to Manhattan?

Accepted Answer

The combination of the AirTrain and the NYC subway system is the most cost-effective way to make the trip. The AirTrain will cost a few dollars, and the journey on the subway will cost even less; but be forewarned that this may be a difficult journey if you have several bags to carry.

Question 19

If money is no object, what is the most luxurious way to travel from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Manhattan?

Accepted Answer

If you’re really looking to splurge, US Helicopter flies to and from John F. Kennedy Intl. from three locations in Manhattan at the Wall Street Heliport: E. 34th Street and W. 30th Street. The cost for this service is $159 per person but please note you will be limited to one checked bag and one carry-on bag per passenger.

Question 20

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to New York is February, where tickets cost C$ 431 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 684 and C$ 602 respectively.

Question 21

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to New York is February, where tickets cost C$ 431 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 684 and C$ 602 respectively.

Question 22

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to New York. <a href='/flight-routes/San-Francisco-SFO/New-York-NYC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 23

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/San-Francisco-SFO/New-York-NYC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 24

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New York with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/San-Francisco-SFO/New-York-NYC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 25

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New York from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/San-Francisco-SFO/New-York-NYC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between San Francisco and New York historically see delays in approximately 12% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 188 minutes.

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, American Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 11% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Saturday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Thursday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 30

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and New York?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 31

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and New York?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 32

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from San Francisco to New York were found on JetBlue (C$ 302) and Alaska Airlines (C$ 302).

Question 33

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from San Francisco to New York were found on JetBlue (C$ 302) and Alaska Airlines (C$ 302).

Question 34

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from San Francisco to New York costs C$ 535 on the route between San Francisco (SFO) and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 17% cheaper than other San Francisco-New York routes. The most popular route is between San Francisco (SFO) and Newark Airport (EWR).

Question 35

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from San Francisco to New York costs C$ 535 on the route between San Francisco (SFO) and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 17% cheaper than other San Francisco-New York routes. The most popular route is between San Francisco (SFO) and Newark Airport (EWR).

Question 36

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to New York, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 43% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Question 37

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to New York, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 43% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Question 38

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at C$ 280 on average.

Question 39

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at C$ 280 on average.

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to New York?

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to New York?

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to New York is February, where tickets cost C$ 431 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 684 and C$ 602 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to New York?

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at C$ 280 on average.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to New York, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 43% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to New York?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from San Francisco to New York were found on JetBlue (C$ 302) and Alaska Airlines (C$ 302).

Which airlines fly most frequently between San Francisco and New York?

San Francisco and New York are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are United Airlines (70 flights per week), Alaska Airlines (40 flights per week), and Delta (36 flights per week).

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

Weekly flights between San Francisco and New York historically see delays in approximately 12% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 188 minutes.

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

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

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

Statistically, Saturday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Thursday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

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

Based on our data, American Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 11% of their flights encountering any delays.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and New York?

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and New York per day?

How long does a flight from San Francisco to New York take?

Direct flights cover the 6,645 km separating San Francisco to New York in about 5h 18m.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to New York?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 6:04 am and will be landing in New York at 2:35 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to New York?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to New York jets off at 11:59 pm and lands at 8:29 am.

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Can I take an Uber from downtown to San Francisco Airport?

In general, a ride on Uber won’t cost you too much, but traffic conditions can affect the price. You can meet your driver on level 5 of the domestic terminal garage or curbside on the departures level of the international terminal.

What is the most convenient way to get from New York LaGuardia to Manhattan?

By far the most convenient way is to travel by car service, especially if you have a lot of luggage or are traveling in a large party. Your driver will be waiting for you at baggage claim and will happily transport your party and all the luggage to the car.

What is the most cost-effective way to get from New York John F. Kennedy Intl. to Manhattan?

The combination of the AirTrain and the NYC subway system is the most cost-effective way to make the trip. The AirTrain will cost a few dollars, and the journey on the subway will cost even less; but be forewarned that this may be a difficult journey if you have several bags to carry.

If money is no object, what is the most luxurious way to travel from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Manhattan?

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

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to New York was C$ 171 for a one-way ticket and C$ 302 for a round-trip.

Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to New York?

San Francisco is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in New York. You will leave San Francisco from San Francisco and you will be arriving in New York at one of these airports: Newark or New York John F Kennedy Intl.

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to New York?

JetBlue, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to New York flight route.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to New York?

The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to New York flight route.

On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to New York?

There are direct flights from San Francisco to New York on a daily basis.

Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to New York, Alaska Airlines or JetBlue?

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to New York?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to New York.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to New York?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to New York?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New York with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to New York?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New York from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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