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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York, NY from C$ 196

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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — NYC
28 May — 4 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to New York are usually found in January or February, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to New York
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 April 2026.

Wed 16/911:50 a.m.
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
Sat 19/96:00 a.m.
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop13h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 23/4C$ 371
Wed 12/810:45 p.m.
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 33m
Delta
Mon 17/89:30 p.m.
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 54m
Delta
Deal found 25/4C$ 372
Wed 12/86:35 a.m.
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop10h 40m
Southwest
Thu 20/86:30 a.m.
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop10h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 23/4C$ 372
Sat 29/86:00 a.m.
SFO
-
LGA
2 stops11h 10m
Southwest
Tue 1/97:25 a.m.
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop8h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 23/4C$ 379
Sat 15/89:00 p.m.
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 39m
Delta
Thu 20/87:20 p.m.
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 47m
Delta
Deal found 23/4C$ 380
Tue 4/87:40 a.m.
SFO
-
LGA
2 stops11h 50m
Southwest
Wed 12/84:10 p.m.
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop9h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 23/4C$ 380
Wed 27/58:23 a.m.
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop10h 58m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 5/66:35 p.m.
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 386
Sat 29/86:00 a.m.
SFO
-
LGA
2 stops11h 10m
Southwest
Wed 2/910:55 a.m.
LGA
-
SFO
2 stops10h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 23/4C$ 386
Wed 19/811:05 p.m.
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop11h 05m
Southwest
Thu 27/86:30 a.m.
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop10h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 23/4C$ 387
Mon 17/811:40 p.m.
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop9h 55m
Southwest
Thu 20/86:30 a.m.
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop10h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 23/4C$ 389
Fri 21/811:15 a.m.
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop8h 40m
Southwest
Fri 28/84:35 p.m.
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop8h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 23/4C$ 390
Tue 19/55:30 a.m.
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop7h 38m
United Airlines
Wed 27/57:25 p.m.
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop8h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/4C$ 391

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Round-trip from

C$ 371

One-way from

C$ 196

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 547

Good one-way deal

C$ 236 or less
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 16/9-24/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 15m total
  • San Francisco to New York
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  • Delta
  • 9/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 15m total
  • San Francisco to New York
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 7/8

2:35 p.m.-11:20 p.m.

Nonstop5h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 13/8

8:59 p.m.-12:36 a.m.

Nonstop6h 37m

C$ 380

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Thu 13/8

11:30 a.m.-8:16 p.m.

Nonstop5h 46m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 17/8

9:30 p.m.-1:24 a.m.

Nonstop6h 54m

C$ 380

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 3/8

6:00 a.m.-2:38 p.m.

Nonstop5h 38m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/8

6:29 p.m.-10:04 p.m.

Nonstop6h 35m

C$ 380

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Mon 3/8

11:59 p.m.-11:43 a.m.

1 stop8h 44m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/8

6:00 a.m.-10:37 a.m.

1 stop7h 37m

C$ 399

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Sat 8/8

10:35 p.m.-9:48 a.m.

1 stop8h 13m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 13/8

2:00 p.m.-7:12 p.m.

1 stop8h 12m

C$ 408

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Thu 28/5

5:15 a.m.-3:50 p.m.

1 stop7h 35m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 5/6

6:55 a.m.-1:20 p.m.

1 stop9h 25m

C$ 432

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Fri 23/10

10:45 p.m.-9:02 a.m.

1 stop7h 17m

Newark

Tue 27/10

5:00 p.m.-10:39 p.m.

1 stop8h 39m

C$ 447

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

11:40 p.m.-12:50 p.m.

1 stop10h 10m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 16/9

4:10 p.m.-11:05 p.m.

1 stop9h 55m

C$ 451

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 3/8

10:35 p.m.-7:15 a.m.

Nonstop5h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/8

9:30 p.m.-1:24 a.m.

Nonstop6h 54m

C$ 461

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Tue 25/8

11:40 p.m.-12:35 p.m.

1 stop9h 55m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 30/8

6:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

1 stop9h 45m

C$ 478

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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?

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to New York is 83 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York (average of C$ 484). Flying from San Francisco to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 699). 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 April 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to New York in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 38% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to New York. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 28 April 2026.

The most flights from SFO to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (140 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (78 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to New York?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to New York?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from San Francisco to New York chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Atlanta (ATL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of one-stop itineraries from San Francisco to New York on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Francisco to New York?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Francisco to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 277.

What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to New York?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to New York, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Dallas (DFW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 9h 25m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to New York?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dallas (DFW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 3h 09m.

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

About 12% of weekly flights between San Francisco and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 188 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

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

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the past year, Delta has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

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 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines,Hawaiian Airlines, andJetBlue 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
7.9
Good
12,311 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,311 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,311 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,837 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,311 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,967 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,311 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

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 17.7 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 113 daily outbound flights to New York from 0 different airlines.

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

    JetBlue, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from San Francisco to New York in just under 5h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 28m. 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 most popular routes from San Francisco to New York?

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to New York?

    Consider Aeromexico (96%), Condor (91%) or Air Serbia (90%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to New York.

  • 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$ 236, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 188. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Newark), you can expect to pay C$ 637 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York (average of C$ 484). Flying from San Francisco to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 699). 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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