Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York from £96

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 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — NYC
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to New York are usually found in February or March, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

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 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£175

One-way from

£96

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£320

Good round-trip deal

£153 or less

Good one-way deal

£135 or less
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 23/9-27/9
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 15m total
  • San Francisco to New York
Delta
  • Delta
  • 6/9
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 31m total
  • San Francisco to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£18 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to New York (NYC).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to New York (NYC).

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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 29 August 2025.

Tue 23/923:29SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 31mJetBlue
Sat 27/921:30JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 27/8£175
Fri 5/922:59SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 46mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 23/920:29JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 27/8£176
Thu 4/913:30SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 47mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 5/920:29JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 27/8£177
Tue 30/918:20SFO - JFK
1 stop9h 46mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/1009:30JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/8£178
Sat 27/906:00SFO - JFK
1 stop21h 09mAlaska Airlines
Thu 2/1020:29JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/8£183
Fri 31/1013:20SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 39mDelta
Sat 8/1119:40JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 43mDelta
Deal found 27/8£184
Thu 4/913:45SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 43mJetBlue
Sat 6/908:29JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 24mJetBlue
Deal found 27/8£184
Thu 25/919:07SFO - LGA
1 stop24h 04mFrontier
Thu 2/1011:30LGA - SFO
1 stop12h 51mFrontier
Deal found 28/8£186
Wed 10/1206:35SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 32mAlaska Airlines
Wed 10/1217:29JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/8£187
Fri 31/1022:50SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 37mDelta
Sun 2/1107:15JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 25mDelta
Deal found 27/8£187
Mon 22/923:00SFO - LGA
1 stop6h 46mDelta
Tue 30/907:55LGA - SFO
1 stop8h 50mDelta
Deal found 28/8£189
Sat 18/1014:20SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 39mDelta
Wed 29/1017:00JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 32mDelta
Deal found 27/8£190

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San Francisco

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New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 29/9

23:29-08:00

Nonstop5h 31m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/10

21:30-00:59

Nonstop6h 29m

£175

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 22/9

22:59-07:45

Nonstop5h 46m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 30/9

20:29-23:49

Nonstop6h 20m

£175

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 1/10

13:30-22:17

Nonstop5h 47m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/10

09:30-12:40

Nonstop6h 10m

£175

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 23/9

08:00-16:43

Nonstop5h 43m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 27/9

20:10-23:42

Nonstop6h 32m

£175

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 22/9

06:15-14:57

Nonstop5h 42m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 27/9

21:30-00:59

Nonstop6h 29m

£175

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 30/9

18:20-07:06

1 stop9h 46m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/10

09:30-12:40

Nonstop6h 10m

£178

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 29/9

22:59-07:45

Nonstop5h 46m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/10

16:28-21:43

1 stop8h 15m

£183

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 27/9

07:10-06:09

1 stop19h 59m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 30/9

20:29-23:49

Nonstop6h 20m

£183

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 20/9

21:00-05:29

Nonstop5h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 26/9

21:30-00:59

Nonstop6h 29m

£183

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 27/9

06:00-06:09

1 stop21h 09m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/10

20:29-23:49

Nonstop6h 20m

£183

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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 return flight from San Francisco to New York. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to New York, you should look to book at least 89 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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 £500). Flying from San Francisco to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £667). 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 29 August 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to New York in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 45% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 29 August 2025.

The most flights from SFO to NYC are scheduled on a Thursday (163 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (78 on average).

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

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

Atlanta (ATL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from San Francisco to New York on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from San Francisco to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Las Vegas (LAS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £87.

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

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

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 9h 02m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-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 Atlanta (ATL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 22m.

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 29 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines and Delta 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.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to New York. You should not have trouble finding flights to New York from San Francisco; the airport handles an average of 116 outbound flights to New York per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights from the San Francisco airport to New York. It is only a 11.8 mi journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta fly from San Francisco to New York in about 5h 31m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 59m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2578 mi. 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?

    The cheapest airline one-way is JetBlue, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £96. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to New York for a low price.

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

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to New York consider choosing TAP AIR PORTUGAL (90%), LOT (87%) or Kenya Airways (86%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £104. While the most popular route (San Francisco - New York John F Kennedy Intl) can be booked for £191 on average our data indicates £398 when flying from San Francisco to New York.

  • 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 holiday 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 £500). Flying from San Francisco to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £667). 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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