Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York from £130

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 14/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — NYC
18 Jul — 25 Jul1
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 Saturday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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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 18 June 2026.

Mon 10/822:00
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop9h 41m
Delta
Tue 18/817:00
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop9h 58m
Delta
Deal found 15/6£240
Mon 12/1020:45
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 38m
JetBlue
Fri 30/1018:00
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 39m
JetBlue
Deal found 14/6£241
Fri 23/1021:00
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 33m
Delta
Mon 26/1017:15
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 34m
Delta
Deal found 15/6£242
Tue 8/919:25
SFO
-
LGA
2 stops9h 45m
Southwest
Wed 23/910:15
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop10h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 15/6£242
Sun 13/922:45
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 35m
Delta
Sat 19/907:00
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 17m
Delta
Deal found 18/6£243
Thu 6/814:35
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 45m
JetBlue
Thu 13/806:00
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 11m
JetBlue
Deal found 17/6£244
Tue 27/1023:00
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 28/1010:00
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop10h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 16/6£244
Mon 3/823:50
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 43m
JetBlue
Fri 14/806:00
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 11m
JetBlue
Deal found 17/6£245
Thu 6/823:40
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop10h 10m
Southwest
Wed 12/816:10
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop8h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 18/6£245
Tue 18/806:00
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop7h 50m
Delta
Wed 9/914:55
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop9h 54m
Delta
Deal found 15/6£246
Tue 14/710:32
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/713:00
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop9h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/6£246
Sat 29/823:40
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop10h 20m
Southwest
Tue 1/906:05
LGA
-
SFO
2 stops11h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 15/6£246

Find 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 18 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£240

One-way from

£130

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£412

Good round-trip deal

£467 or less

Good one-way deal

£174 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 10/8-18/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 39m total
  • San Francisco to New York
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 14/7
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 48m total
  • San Francisco to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£39 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

21:30-08:45

1 stop8h 15m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 9/11

18:00-23:59

1 stop8h 59m

£246

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Thu 12/11

06:00-18:55

1 stop9h 55m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 18/11

11:30-20:10

2 stops11h 40m

£249

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Sat 26/9

00:35-11:17

1 stop7h 42m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 2/10

06:00-11:25

1 stop8h 25m

£252

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Wed 7/10

21:30-08:45

1 stop8h 15m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 15/10

19:00-23:59

1 stop7h 59m

£252

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Wed 8/7

11:10-23:10

1 stop9h 00m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 15/7

06:55-13:40

1 stop9h 45m

£252

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 8/9

06:00-20:31

1 stop11h 31m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 19/9

07:20-10:39

Nonstop6h 19m

£255

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Mon 3/8

19:20-11:50

1 stop13h 30m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 11/8

07:15-16:25

1 stop12h 10m

£261

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 2/10

13:15-21:55

Nonstop5h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/10

21:30-01:13

Nonstop6h 43m

£267

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 5/12

16:00-00:38

Nonstop5h 38m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/12

19:20-23:01

Nonstop6h 41m

£275

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Tue 7/7

05:15-16:15

1 stop8h 00m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 14/7

10:20-18:40

2 stops11h 20m

£282

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York (average of £266). Flying from San Francisco to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of £409). 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 18 June 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to New York in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 53% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 18 June 2026.

The most flights from SFO to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (153 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (97 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to New York?

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

About 13% of weekly flights between San Francisco and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 182 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?

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, Alaska Airlines have 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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to New York, you should look to book at least 84 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.

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 18 June 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska 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.

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

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

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

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?

    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 134 outbound flights to New York per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights from the San Francisco airport to New York. It is only a 11.0 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 Delta, Southwest, and United Airlines fly from San Francisco to New York in about 7h 42m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 13m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2571 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to New York round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to New York is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £267 on this airline. Users have found that United Airlines is 12% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 Condor (100%), Gulf Air (95%) or Icelandair (85%) 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 £107. While the most popular route (San Francisco - New York John F Kennedy Intl) can be booked for £270 on average, our data indicates £415 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York (average of £266). Flying from San Francisco to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of £409). 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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