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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York, NY from C$ 280

SFO — NYC
20 Nov — 27 Nov1
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 85 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to New York

Wed 16/126:00 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 30m
Sat 23/13:45 p.m. -
1 stop11h 27m
Deal found 21/10C$ 518
Thu 3/127:30 a.m. -
1 stop9h 20m
Mon 7/123:45 p.m. -
1 stop9h 35m
Deal found 21/10C$ 519
Wed 4/114:25 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 31m
Wed 11/113:14 p.m. -
1 stop12h 11m
Deal found 21/10C$ 520
Sun 15/116:00 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 30m
Mon 23/114:15 p.m. -
1 stop11h 29m
Deal found 20/10C$ 522
Tue 17/1111:00 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 39m
Wed 18/1111:30 a.m. -
Nonstop6h 31m
Deal found 19/10C$ 523
Thu 5/114:25 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 31m
Thu 12/113:14 p.m. -
1 stop12h 11m
Deal found 21/10C$ 527
Thu 3/1211:55 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 34m
Thu 7/17:00 a.m. -
Nonstop6h 40m
Deal found 21/10C$ 530
Thu 3/1211:55 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 34m
Wed 9/129:00 a.m. -
Nonstop6h 44m
Deal found 21/10C$ 532
Thu 3/127:30 a.m. -
1 stop9h 20m
Wed 9/126:35 p.m. -
Nonstop6h 46m
Deal found 17/10C$ 534
Thu 26/1110:35 p.m. -
1 stop9h 25m
Thu 3/1212:35 p.m. -
1 stop9h 57m
Deal found 19/10C$ 540
Tue 10/113:08 p.m. -
1 stop11h 32m
Wed 11/119:30 a.m. -
1 stop11h 31m
Deal found 19/10C$ 578
Wed 16/124:30 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 29m
Wed 13/17:00 a.m. -
Nonstop6h 31m
Deal found 19/10C$ 579

Find flight deals from San Francisco to New York

Round-trip from

C$ 511

One-way from

C$ 280

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 729

Good round-trip deal

C$ 584 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 524 or less
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 26/1-3/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 39m total
  • San Francisco to New York
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JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 11/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 52m total
  • San Francisco to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (C$ 119 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 14/11

2:05 p.m.-10:34 p.m.

Nonstop5h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 280

San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

10:25 p.m.-6:47 a.m.

Nonstop5h 22m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 280

San FranciscoNewark

SFO San Francisco - EWR Newark

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Mon 16/11

4:30 p.m.-12:59 a.m.

Nonstop5h 29m

Newark

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 294

San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 9/11

11:00 p.m.-7:39 a.m.

Nonstop5h 39m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 294

San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Thu 10/12

1:20 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Nonstop5h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 294

San FranciscoNewark

SFO San Francisco - EWR Newark

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Thu 18/2

12:00 p.m.-8:34 p.m.

Nonstop5h 34m

Newark

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 294

San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 25/12

9:00 p.m.-5:20 a.m.

Nonstop5h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 294

San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 19/3

4:00 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Nonstop5h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 294

San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 6/11

11:15 a.m.-11:52 p.m.

1 stop9h 37m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 295

San FranciscoNewark

SFO San Francisco - EWR Newark

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Sun 15/11

10:40 p.m.-8:45 a.m.

1 stop7h 05m

Newark

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 308

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New York from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to New York

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$ 480). Flying from San Francisco to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 810). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to New York in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 19% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to New York

The most flights from SFO to NYC are scheduled on a Tuesday (147 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
San Francisco to New York flights typically cost between C$ 519 and C$ 979 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 511 on JetBlue (26 Jan-3 Feb).

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

About 15% of weekly flights between San Francisco and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 177 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning 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?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday 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, Alaska Airlines has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

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 84 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Hawaiian Airlines 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.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,806 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Brett,Dec 2025

LAX - EUG

Not full, very low cost upgrades, and a good selection of snack boxes.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,806 reviews
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,806 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Brett,Dec 2025

LAX - EUG

Not full, very low cost upgrades, and a good selection of snack boxes.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 106 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 26m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 54m. 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 Condor (100%), Icelandair (96%) or TAP AIR PORTUGAL (95%) 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$ 701, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 279. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Newark), you can expect to pay C$ 667 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$ 480). Flying from San Francisco to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 810). 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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