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C$ 177 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to New York

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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to New York (SFO-NYC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to New York that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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6:00 a.m. - 2:42 p.m.SFO-JFK
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5:29 p.m. - 9:01 p.m.JFK-SFO
6h 32mdirect
C$ 319JetBlue
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10:23 p.m. - 11:59 a.m.SFO-JFK
10h 36m1 stop
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9:00 a.m. - 9:23 p.m.JFK-SFO
15h 23m1 stop
C$ 323Frontier
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6:10 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.SFO-LGA
8h 35m1 stop
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7:10 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.LGA-SFO
8h 20m1 stop
C$ 325Southwest
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6:18 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.SFO-JFK
5h 42mdirect
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8:24 p.m. - 11:44 p.m.JFK-SFO
6h 20mdirect
C$ 326Hawaiian Airlines
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5:55 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.SFO-LGA
6h 55m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 a.m. - 10:33 a.m.LGA-SFO
7h 33m1 stop
C$ 326Delta
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JetBlue Logo
11:25 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.SFO-JFK
5h 35mdirect
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6:50 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.JFK-SFO
6h 30mdirect
C$ 327JetBlue
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Hawaiian Airlines Logo
2:20 p.m. - 10:54 p.m.SFO-JFK
5h 34mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
9:30 a.m. - 1:10 p.m.JFK-SFO
6h 40mdirect
C$ 329Hawaiian Airlines
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Southwest Logo
6:10 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.SFO-LGA
8h 35m1 stop
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4:25 p.m. - 12:15 a.m.LGA-SFO
10h 50m2 stops
C$ 332Southwest
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Alaska Airlines Logo
6:35 a.m. - 3:07 p.m.SFO-JFK
5h 32mdirect
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4:35 p.m. - 11:48 p.m.JFK-SFO
10h 13m1 stop
C$ 345Alaska Airlines
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10:43 p.m. - 7:19 a.m.SFO-JFK
5h 36mdirect
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10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.JFK-SFO
6h 30mdirect
C$ 359Alaska Airlines
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts and KAYAK users
JetBlue offers free Wi-Fi and live TV for entertainment.
Bring food on board to avoid high airport meal costs.
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Cheapest • from C$ 319 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Cheapest • 21% average savings
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 44% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 18% price drop
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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 319
Typical prices: C$ 384-674
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C$ 177
Typical prices: C$ 204-392
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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to New York

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
United Airlines

United’s Polaris Lounge offers a luxurious experience with seated meals and less crowded spaces.


Upgrade to Priority Boarding with United to ensure overhead bin space for your carry-on.

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines’ Premium Class offers extra legroom and complimentary drinks on flights over 350 miles.


Benefit from Alaska’s 20-minute bag guarantee or earn bonus miles if delayed.

JetBlue

JetBlue’s Mint cabin offers lie-flat seats and priority boarding for a premium experience.


Enjoy free Wi-Fi and live TV on JetBlue flights, perfect for staying connected and entertained.

Read more about JetBlueby Harriet Baskas
Airports
SFO

SFO offers curbside check-in for United, Delta, and Southwest, making it convenient for families and those with heavy luggage.

Read more about SFOby Blane Bachelor
JFK

Avoid traffic by using the JFK AirTrain to connect to subway and rail lines, saving time and money.

Read more about JFKby Harriet Baskas
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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Expert on Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and JFK

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Blane Bachelor

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to New York flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to New York to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from San Francisco to New York costs C$ 608 on the route between San Francisco (SFO) and Newark Airport (EWR). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 21% cheaper than other San Francisco-New York routes. It is also the most popular route.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to New York clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

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, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from San Francisco to New York. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to New York is February, where tickets cost C$ 443 (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$ 697 and C$ 615 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

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 44% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (29% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from San Francisco to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to New York based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from San Francisco to New York: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from San Francisco to New York 
ElenaFlew with United AirlinesSFO-EWRJun 2025
Construction in the terminal so allow for extra time in SFO. Very easy finding luggage and getting outside at Newark. Also, this time, took the Express Bus into Manhattan - $25 is a good price, though the bus arrived 20 minutes after the scheduled time.
MaryannFlew with United AirlinesSFO-EWRMar 2025
Bring your own food with you. Airport and airline food is expensive and you WILL need something to eat on such a long flight.
RobertFlew with Alaska AirlinesSFO-EWRJun 2024
Bring some food on board for the flight

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to New York

  • 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?

    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.

  • 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$ 129 for a one-way ticket and C$ 232 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.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to New York?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and New York, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this 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?

    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$ 733 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.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to New York

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 260 or less one-way.
  • When passengers on flights from San Francisco to New York want to head to the airport in style, they often opt for a car service. San Francisco's Pleasant Limo has a wide variety of vehicles to meet your party's needs. The vehicles are clean and well maintained, the drivers are accommodating and will even highlighting points of interest along the route, plus your entire trip can be booked online.
  • If you are dropping off a rental car at San Francisco airport before your flight, the process could not be more straightforward. You drive to the Rental Car Center that is just southwest of the airport on highway 101 and, after dropping off your car, you can take the AirTrain Blue Line to all of the terminal buildings. The AirTrain is fully automated and runs 24 hours per day.
  • Passengers that are looking for something to eat before long flights from San Francisco to New York have a wealth of options at San Francisco Airport. The airport offers sushi at Tomokazu, classic burgers at the Burger Joint, top-flight wine, beer, and spirits at SF Uncork'd, and authentic Southwestern and Mexican fare at Urban Tortilla.
  • If you are planning on using frequent flyer points on flights from San Francisco to New York, remember that two of the biggest operators at San Francisco Airport, United, and American Airlines, reward travel based on zones. This means that the amount of points you will get will remain the same even if you cannot fly non-stop from your departure point to your destination.
  • If you have some time to kill before your flight, stop in at InMotion Entertainment in the International Terminal Hall at San Francisco Airport. InMotion has every everything a cross-country traveler would need like headphones, electronics, travel gear, and a whole host of travel accessories.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to New York?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Francisco to New York.
Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to New York, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to New York

Monday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

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Direct returns

New York to San Francisco

Monday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from San Francisco to New York

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to New York. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to New York? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.1Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.1Food
Airline reviews

Flight attendant was awful, I felt second hand embarrassment with every one of her interactions with people onboard. She was so incredibly rude every chance she got

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Sep 2025SFO - PAE
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Flight attendant was awful, I felt second hand embarrassment with every one of her interactions with people onboard. She was so incredibly rude every chance she got

Great flight - efficient and cheerful team on board, at SFO gate. Also, PAE (Paine Field, Everett, WA) is a great little airport to fly out or in to!

My flight wait is 3 hours delayed due to Unknown reason. We waited a very long time in the tarmac. Our flight 24 was scheduled @ 7, therefore we left my house at 330 to park our car. We were at the gate @ 530, then we were told at 6a that it will be late , we boarded at 930 but did not take off until 1015. Therefore my arranged pick up in JFK was cancelled because of no show. Before all these I got an email offers of changing my flight to a different date which I took a day earlier. I will never again take Alaska Airlines, very Inefficient and Disappointing.

I was sitting towards back of plane and the flight attendants I thought spoke unusually loud for an evening flight. They chatted and chatted all night long and it seemed odd to me that they didn’t try to lower their voices. It is annoying as a passenger to hear all their conversations.

Had to pay $8 for internet wasnt cool, no tv’s, had to use phone to watch movies, no food choices seemed available unless u ordered in advance maybe I'm wrong about that but seemed that way, no snacks were served. Seemed a very bare bones flight. But it was on time and safe so that was good

We were singled out, greeted and helped with check-in at the busy airport. They offered to take our bags there and gave no fuss when we said they were carry-on. With United just last week I had to put up a fight just to get onto the flight with my one authorized carry-on.

boarding was late worst was going back LAX to SFO delayed not once ? but TWICE😡I was at the airport practically almost 5 hours of previous time , very inconvenient! i would have spend longer time with family , I was wanting to avoid TSA line? but it just got me to spend unwanted time @ d airport

Plane boarded and left on time or very close to the stated departure. Arrived on time. Staff was subdued. Could not hear the flight attendant too well. No announcement from the pilot which is always nice. Biggest complaint absolutely no little snacks! But the important thing is we left and arrived on time and we survived.

Crew was not happy to be there and neither was I 😭 well at least the lady that helped me.. I was stuck in the middle seat between two men. Totally my fault since I didn’t pay a fee to select my seat though. I recommend paying the fee even if you’re in a budget. It’s better than being placed aaaaallllllll the way in the back next to the smelly bathrooms. The seats didn’t recline either!! It was a red eye flight so I got no sleep whatsoever. Ordered a coffee and it tasted like…. Let’s just say it was horrible. I had to to return it to the same crew lady and she looked at me like this girl…. Sorry but I was not going to drink that- please take it back!! Oh and lastly, my luggage was completely broken and damaged. All wheels were missing by the time my luggage came around in the luggage cart. Lmao. Overall poor experience to say the least. Tickets were cheap though😂😂😂

I always heard this was a terrible airline but I was happy to experience otherwise. The seats were more comfortable than delta. They did board late and gate was a little chaotic, which is to be expected for a budget airline. I would definitely do it again for that price.

They have the most inexperienced / rude flight staff I’ve encountered

I paid extra for a seat closer to the front. The TV didn’t work at all for the entire flight. Would have been nice to know before I purchased an “upgraded “ seat

Too many long delays with JetBlue. Worst major airline that serves JFK but unfortunately I keep going back because of the prices.

flight cancelled after 2 delays. left us sitting in JFK at 1am. no customer service to assist rebooking.

To not have food or proper snacks on a 5 hour flight was the worst.

Spend hours delayed with no food, water anything sitting on the aieplane with no ability to eat or use the restroom. My entire experience was the absolute worst. I will never fly jet Blue again.

It would have been nice if they had offered more than one set of snacks

Ground crew gave me interference about carrying a laptop and a small shoulder bag, even though I told them I traveled with them all the time. I then placed my laptop bag in my carryon and took out a medical device, and ground crew still tried to give interference. I had to remind them that medical devices don't count towards luggage limits. It was quite annoying and unne

The gate and ground staff were excellent, friendly, went out of their way to acknowledge my Mosaic status. The plane was an older Airbus, so the seats were a little worn. The in flight attendant was not very nice, and seemed to be annoyed to be at work or be on this flight. Flight was fast and we landed early and pilots kept us informed.

The regular feedback of any changes to our flights. The Jetblue staff were very helpful. Our flights were great. Lots of leg room!

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