Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York from £82

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 27/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — NYC
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to New York are usually found in February or March, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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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 22 January 2026.

Wed 11/306:29
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 31m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 16/320:00
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop7h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 20/1£162
Tue 31/323:55
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 43m
JetBlue
Tue 7/419:00
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 47m
JetBlue
Deal found 21/1£162
Wed 15/407:20
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 25/419:29
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 20/1£163
Wed 15/413:10
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 45m
Delta
Wed 29/407:00
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 25m
Delta
Deal found 20/1£163
Tue 17/306:00
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 17/316:29
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop10h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 20/1£165
Wed 11/306:00
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 11/317:30
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop9h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 20/1£165
Mon 2/321:24
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop15h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/318:12
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 21/1£169
Mon 2/306:29
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 31m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/316:25
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop10h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 20/1£169
Wed 11/306:30
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop8h 58m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 14/315:29
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 20/1£170
Wed 1/414:25
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 29m
Delta
Tue 7/417:05
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 35m
Delta
Deal found 20/1£170
Fri 17/407:20
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 25/415:28
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop10h 00m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 20/1£170
Wed 11/306:29
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 31m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 11/317:00
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop9h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 20/1£172

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 22 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£162

One-way from

£82

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£251

Good round-trip deal

£585 or less

Good one-way deal

£130 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 11/3-16/3
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 35m total
  • San Francisco to New York
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 27/4
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 43m total
  • San Francisco to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£15 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 January 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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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to New York that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 22 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to New York that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

08:00-16:26

Nonstop5h 26m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/4

06:30-09:50

Nonstop6h 20m

£162

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Tue 21/4

07:20-15:55

Nonstop5h 35m

Newark

Thu 23/4

19:29-23:02

Nonstop6h 33m

£163

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 18/4

16:00-00:50

Nonstop5h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 28/4

15:20-18:55

Nonstop6h 35m

£163

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Fri 17/4

07:20-15:55

Nonstop5h 35m

Newark

Fri 24/4

17:56-21:31

Nonstop6h 35m

£163

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Thu 30/4

14:45-23:29

Nonstop5h 44m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/5

20:15-23:58

Nonstop6h 43m

£163

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

16:05-00:35

Nonstop5h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/3

17:25-21:00

Nonstop6h 35m

£163

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Mon 20/4

08:22-16:57

Nonstop5h 35m

Newark

Tue 28/4

09:00-12:31

Nonstop6h 31m

£163

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 1/5

14:45-23:29

Nonstop5h 44m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/5

10:30-13:56

Nonstop6h 26m

£163

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Fri 17/4

07:20-15:55

Nonstop5h 35m

Newark

Sat 25/4

19:29-23:02

Nonstop6h 33m

£163

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

12:20-21:06

Nonstop5h 46m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/5

08:00-11:34

Nonstop6h 34m

£163

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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 16 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to New York, you should look to book at least 70 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York (average of £71). Flying from San Francisco to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of £151). 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 22 January 2026.

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 47% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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 22 January 2026.

The most flights from SFO to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (130 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (82 on average).

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

About 12% of weekly flights between San Francisco and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 190 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the evening 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 Thursday 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, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to New York. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 109 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 11.8 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 JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and Delta fly from San Francisco to New York in about 5h 26m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 2578 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • 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 £266 on this airline. Users have found that United Airlines is 5% 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 Iberia (96%), Scandinavian Airlines (95%) or Aeromexico (92%) 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 £81. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Newark) can be booked for £156 on average, our data indicates £154 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York (average of £71). Flying from San Francisco to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of £151). 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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