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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York, NY from C$ 166

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — NYC
27 Nov — 4 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to New York are usually found in February or March, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Friday

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 October 2025.

Sat 8/116:39 p.m.SFO - JFK
1 stop8h 51mFrontier
Wed 12/117:59 a.m.JFK - SFO
1 stop16h 23mFrontier
Deal found 27/10C$ 330
Sat 6/126:28 a.m.SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 32mAlaska Airlines
Sat 13/128:29 p.m.JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/10C$ 331
Wed 10/126:28 a.m.SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 32mAlaska Airlines
Wed 10/124:35 p.m.JFK - SFO
1 stop9h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 26/10C$ 337
Wed 10/121:25 p.m.SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 36mAlaska Airlines
Fri 9/16:57 p.m.JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 338
Mon 8/121:25 p.m.SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 36mAlaska Airlines
Thu 11/1211:30 a.m.JFK - SFO
1 stop10h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/10C$ 345
Thu 27/115:50 a.m.SFO - LGA
1 stop8h 56mDelta
Thu 4/126:00 a.m.LGA - SFO
1 stop8h 27mDelta
Deal found 28/10C$ 345
Fri 5/1211:50 a.m.SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 40mDelta
Thu 11/1211:10 a.m.JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 32mDelta
Deal found 27/10C$ 348
Sun 7/126:28 a.m.SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 32mAlaska Airlines
Thu 8/14:23 p.m.JFK - SFO
1 stop9h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 352
Thu 27/115:45 a.m.SFO - EWR
1 stop9h 14mDelta
Fri 5/126:00 a.m.EWR - SFO
1 stop9h 36mDelta
Deal found 26/10C$ 357
Wed 12/119:10 p.m.SFO - JFK
1 stop9h 42mJetBlue
Thu 13/1112:00 p.m.JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 36mJetBlue
Deal found 28/10C$ 357
Tue 18/115:09 p.m.SFO - EWR
1 stop10h 50mAlaska Airlines
Thu 4/123:29 p.m.EWR - SFO
1 stop9h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/10C$ 358
Fri 5/127:35 a.m.SFO - JFK
1 stop8h 54mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/127:00 a.m.JFK - SFO
1 stop10h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 26/10C$ 358

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to New York (NYC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 October 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 330

One-way from

C$ 166

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 562

Good round-trip deal

C$ 280 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 8/11-12/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 14m total
  • San Francisco to New York
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 18/11
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 24m total
  • San Francisco to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (C$ 57 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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San Francisco

Fly to

New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 28/1

10:51 a.m.-7:26 p.m.

Nonstop5h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/2

6:00 a.m.-9:41 a.m.

Nonstop6h 41m

C$ 331

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 17/11

10:43 p.m.-7:19 a.m.

Nonstop5h 36m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/12

9:30 a.m.-1:17 p.m.

Nonstop6h 47m

C$ 331

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 18/11

10:59 p.m.-7:30 a.m.

Nonstop5h 31m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/12

7:00 a.m.-10:35 a.m.

Nonstop6h 35m

C$ 331

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 8/12

10:42 p.m.-7:01 a.m.

Nonstop5h 19m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/12

8:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

Nonstop6h 45m

C$ 331

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sun 7/12

7:00 a.m.-3:28 p.m.

Nonstop5h 28m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/1

7:00 a.m.-10:40 a.m.

Nonstop6h 40m

C$ 331

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sun 11/1

6:00 a.m.-7:28 p.m.

1 stop10h 28m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 18/1

6:57 p.m.-10:40 p.m.

Nonstop6h 43m

C$ 338

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sun 1/2

7:00 a.m.-3:29 p.m.

Nonstop5h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/2

7:02 p.m.-10:49 p.m.

Nonstop6h 47m

C$ 338

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 27/1

3:05 p.m.-11:31 p.m.

Nonstop5h 26m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 30/1

1:30 p.m.-5:13 p.m.

Nonstop6h 43m

C$ 338

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 11/2

9:00 a.m.-10:57 p.m.

1 stop10h 57m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 19/2

4:30 p.m.-11:33 p.m.

1 stop10h 03m

C$ 344

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Thu 27/11

6:45 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

1 stop7h 15m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 4/12

4:55 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

1 stop8h 35m

C$ 345

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to New York

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to New York

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to New York. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to New York is 81 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York (average of C$ 90). Flying from San Francisco to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 283). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 October 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to New York in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 49% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New York. Reviews last updated 28 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines and JetBlue from San Francisco to New York. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,199 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,199 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,199 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,907 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,199 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to New York?

    Located just 19.0 km from the city centre, San Francisco is the airport most travellers will use when flying to New York from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to New York should be relatively easy as there are 89 daily outbound flights to New York from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to New York?

    Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta can get you from San Francisco to New York in just under 5h 19m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 37m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4149 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to New York one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as C$ 166 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from C$ 166 and United Airlines from C$ 166 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to New York?

    Most travellers choose San Francisco - New York LaGuardia, San Francisco - Newark or San Francisco - New York John F Kennedy Intl when deciding on the best route from San Francisco to New York.

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  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to New York?

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to New York is generally C$ 822, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 205. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - New York LaGuardia), you can expect to pay C$ 292 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to New York that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to New York flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to New York?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to New York.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to New York?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to New York by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York (average of C$ 90). Flying from San Francisco to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 283). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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