Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York from £95

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 6/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — NYC
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 Thursday 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 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£170

One-way from

£95

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£284

Good round-trip deal

£203 or less

Good one-way deal

£131 or less
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 22/10-22/10
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 14m total
  • San Francisco to New York
Delta
  • Delta
  • 8/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 08m total
  • San Francisco to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£18 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 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 17 September 2025.

Wed 22/1006:00SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 42mJetBlue
Wed 22/1017:29JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 32mJetBlue
Deal found 16/9£170
Mon 17/1106:10SFO - LGA
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Sat 22/1119:10LGA - SFO
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 16/9£173
Wed 22/1006:18SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 42mAlaska Airlines
Fri 14/1110:00JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/9£174
Wed 22/1005:55SFO - LGA
1 stop6h 55mDelta
Sat 25/1006:00LGA - SFO
1 stop7h 33mDelta
Deal found 16/9£174
Mon 27/1023:39SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 23mJetBlue
Wed 5/1106:50JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 30mJetBlue
Deal found 16/9£175
Wed 3/1206:35SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 32mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 6/1209:30JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 47mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 15/9£177
Sat 4/1010:49SFO - LGA
1 stop8h 22mFrontier
Mon 6/1011:30LGA - SFO
2 stops15h 46mFrontier
Deal found 14/9£179
Sun 7/1222:56SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 12/1220:29JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 54mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 15/9£181
Fri 24/1022:57SFO - LGA
1 stop7h 26mDelta
Tue 28/1012:55LGA - SFO
1 stop7h 56mDelta
Deal found 16/9£181
Wed 10/1206:35SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 32mAlaska Airlines
Wed 10/1216:35JFK - SFO
1 stop10h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/9£184
Tue 28/1007:00SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 37mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/1107:59JFK - SFO
1 stop12h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£186
Tue 30/911:25SFO - LGA
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Tue 7/1006:15LGA - SFO
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 16/9£188

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Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 31/10

22:43-07:19

Nonstop5h 36m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/11

20:29-00:06

Nonstop6h 37m

£174

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 22/10

06:00-14:42

Nonstop5h 42m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 29/10

06:50-10:20

Nonstop6h 30m

£174

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Mon 27/10

00:35-10:54

1 stop7h 19m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 4/11

15:00-21:06

1 stop9h 06m

£174

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 27/10

23:39-08:02

Nonstop5h 23m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/11

20:19-23:59

Nonstop6h 40m

£174

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Wed 15/10

07:15-17:43

1 stop7h 28m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 22/10

16:55-22:35

1 stop8h 40m

£174

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 5/11

07:00-06:27

1 stop20h 27m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/11

20:29-00:06

Nonstop6h 37m

£188

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 12/11

11:30-20:00

Nonstop5h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 20/11

08:00-11:45

Nonstop6h 45m

£188

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Fri 24/10

22:57-09:23

1 stop7h 26m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 28/10

11:59-17:22

1 stop8h 23m

£188

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Wed 15/10

05:55-15:50

1 stop6h 55m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 23/10

06:00-10:33

1 stop7h 33m

£188

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 12/11

15:45-00:15

Nonstop5h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 20/11

21:40-01:12

Nonstop6h 32m

£189

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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 12 September 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 49 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 17 September 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 48% 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 17 September 2025.

The most flights from SFO to NYC are scheduled on a Tuesday (155 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (84 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 £86.

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 17 September 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.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

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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 117 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 36m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 08m. 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 Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £95. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines 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 (90%) or Iberia (88%) 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 £109. While the most popular route (San Francisco - New York John F Kennedy Intl) can be booked for £169 on average, our data indicates £217 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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