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Find cheap one-way flights from San Francisco to New York starting at US$59.

Discover our range of affordable one-way and round-trip flights from San Francisco to New York and kick-start your next adventure today!

  • One way
  • Round-trip

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

When is the cheapest time to book flights from San Francisco to New York?

These price trend charts carefully monitor and predict how flight prices from San Francisco to New York will change. Keep a close eye on them to understand when the best time to buy your tickets is.

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Cheapest airlines flights from San Francisco to New York

We have a range of prices from different airlines providing flights from San Francisco to New York. Check below for the journey which best suits your travel needs.

Frontier Airlines
From US$59
Alaska Airlines
From US$108
Jetblue Airways
From US$113
American Airlines
From US$121
United Airlines
From US$122
Delta Air Lines
From US$146
Breeze Airways
From US$149
Sun Country Airlines
From US$168
Southwest Airlines
From US$181
ANA airlines

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Find cheap flights from San Francisco to New York by different airports

Searching for potential routes that might be cheaper and faster? There are a few alternative ways to get to New York from San Francisco which could help you save money and time.

  • Cheapest
    Frontier Airlines
    SFO
    23:08
    13h 22m
    1 transfer
    LGA
    15:30
    San Francisco International Airport - New York LaGuardia Airport
    Tue, Aug 20Frontier Airlines
    US$59
  • Frontier Airlines
    SFO
    23:08
    10h 3m
    1 transfer
    EWR
    12:11
    San Francisco International Airport - Newark Liberty International Airport
    Tue, Aug 20Frontier Airlines
    US$79
  • Frontier Airlines
    SFO
    23:08
    21h 40m
    1 transfer
    JFK
    23:48
    San Francisco International Airport - John F. Kennedy International Airport
    Tue, Sep 10Frontier Airlines
    US$92
  • Frontier Airlines
    SFO
    23:08
    21h 40m
    1 transfer
    JFK
    23:48
    San Francisco International Airport - John F. Kennedy International Airport
    Tue, Sep 10Frontier Airlines
    US$92
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from San Francisco (SFO) to New York (NYC) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from San Francisco to New York based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • How much do flights from San Francisco (SFO) to New York (NYC) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $387.
  • How long does it take to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to New York (NYC) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 6 hours 12 minutes to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to New York (NYC).
  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in New York?

    • The distance from John F. Kennedy International Airport to downtown is about 20km. It takes about 40 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Newark Liberty International Airport to downtown is about 14km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from New York LaGuardia Airport to downtown is about 13km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco (SFO) to New York (NYC)?

    Airlines with flights from San Francisco (SFO) to New York (NYC): American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Qantas Airways, LATAM Airlines, United Airlines, Gulf Air and Jetblue Airways.

How to find a cheap flight from San Francisco to New York

If you don’t know some of the key things to look out for when buying flight tickets, prices can often end up sky high or, worse, sold out! We’ve carefully compiled our six most important steps to help ensure you’re getting the best deals when planning your next journey.
1
Book Early
Once prices are gone, they're gone. Lock in deals while you can!
2
Compare Flight Prices
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3
Look Out for Deals
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Check One-way Fares
Buying two cheap one-way flights can sometimes be a better deal than a round-trip.
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San Francisco to New York Flight Information

Cheapest nonstop flight price

$58

Cheapest round-trip ticket price

$208

Off-season for travel

February

Peak season for travel

October

Flight distance

4,132.91km

Average flight time

6 hours 12 minutes

Popular airline

American Airlines