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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York, NY from C$ 260

SFO — NYC
6 Oct — 13 Oct1
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 84 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 11/1110:10 p.m. -
1 stop9h 52m
Sat 14/111:26 p.m. -
1 stop10h 29m
Deal found 6/9C$ 452
Mon 9/1111:00 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 39m
Tue 10/119:30 a.m. -
Nonstop6h 34m
Deal found 6/9C$ 459
Mon 26/1010:10 p.m. -
1 stop9h 52m
Thu 29/1010:00 a.m. -
Nonstop6h 44m
Deal found 6/9C$ 466
Mon 26/1010:56 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 28m
Tue 3/117:32 a.m. -
Nonstop6h 40m
Deal found 6/9C$ 468
Mon 26/1010:56 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 28m
Wed 4/117:32 a.m. -
Nonstop6h 40m
Deal found 4/9C$ 469
Fri 30/104:25 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 31m
Wed 4/111:26 p.m. -
1 stop10h 29m
Deal found 5/9C$ 470
Fri 6/1110:44 a.m. -
1 stop7h 45m
Mon 9/117:32 a.m. -
Nonstop6h 36m
Deal found 5/9C$ 472
Fri 30/104:25 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 31m
Tue 3/113:14 p.m. -
1 stop12h 11m
Deal found 4/9C$ 473
Mon 26/108:46 p.m. -
1 stop15h 50m
Tue 3/118:20 p.m. -
Nonstop6h 39m
Deal found 6/9C$ 480
Sat 24/108:29 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 35m
Fri 30/103:14 p.m. -
1 stop12h 11m
Deal found 6/9C$ 487
Tue 1/129:00 p.m. -
1 stop9h 01m
Sat 5/126:30 a.m. -
Nonstop6h 34m
Deal found 6/9C$ 488
Fri 6/1111:35 p.m. -
1 stop9h 40m
Wed 11/115:35 p.m. -
1 stop9h 20m
Deal found 6/9C$ 494

Find flight deals from San Francisco to New York

Round-trip from

C$ 459

One-way from

C$ 260

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 668

Good round-trip deal

C$ 798 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 342 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 9/11-10/11
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 13m total
  • San Francisco to New York
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JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 4/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 25m total
  • San Francisco to New York
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

10:44 a.m.-9:29 p.m.

1 stop7h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 261

San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - LGA New York LaGuardia

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Tue 29/9

10:24 a.m.-11:09 p.m.

1 stop9h 45m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 261

San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - LGA New York LaGuardia

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Wed 6/1

8:00 a.m.-9:32 p.m.

1 stop10h 32m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 268

San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - LGA New York LaGuardia

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Sat 24/10

10:40 a.m.-11:14 p.m.

1 stop9h 34m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 268

San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 26/9

7:22 p.m.-7:48 a.m.

1 stop9h 26m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 275
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 13/10

4:15 p.m.-12:35 a.m.

Nonstop5h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 275

San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - LGA New York LaGuardia

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Sat 26/9

12:40 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

1 stop7h 20m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 275

San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - LGA New York LaGuardia

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Wed 21/10

11:00 a.m.-10:50 p.m.

1 stop8h 50m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 275

San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - LGA New York LaGuardia

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Wed 16/12

6:00 a.m.-3:52 p.m.

1 stop6h 52m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 275

San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Thu 11/2

6:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Nonstop5h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 277

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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

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$ 457). Flying from San Francisco to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 797). 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 at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 31% 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 Saturday (136 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (27 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$ 494 and C$ 885 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 459 on Alaska Airlines (9 Nov-10 Nov).

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

About 14% of weekly flights between San Francisco and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 180 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
2,814 reviews
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Food

6.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

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
2,814 reviews
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,814 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

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?

    United Airlines, Southwest, and JetBlue can get you from San Francisco to New York in just under 7h 34m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 26m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4138 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 (89%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (85%) or Gulf Air (84%) 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$ 796, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 342. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Newark), you can expect to pay C$ 558 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$ 457). Flying from San Francisco to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 797). 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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