Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York from £80

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 31/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — NYC
4 Mar — 11 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to New York are usually found in March or February, booked 30 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 2 February 2026.

Tue 17/316:45
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 28m
United Airlines
Sat 21/306:00
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2£159
Sat 7/308:00
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 26m
JetBlue
Sat 14/320:30
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 50m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/2£159
Tue 21/421:15
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 38m
United Airlines
Fri 24/416:00
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2£160
Tue 24/207:00
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 29m
Delta
Fri 27/219:20
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 41m
Delta
Deal found 2/2£160
Wed 18/208:00
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 25/218:12
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 31/1£163
Thu 19/207:00
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 29m
Delta
Wed 25/207:00
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 49m
Delta
Deal found 1/2£163
Tue 24/208:00
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 24/219:59
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop14h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2£166
Mon 2/316:05
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 30m
Delta
Tue 10/317:25
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 35m
Delta
Deal found 31/1£166
Tue 10/307:50
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop8h 09m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 19/317:57
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2£167
Tue 17/222:55
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 35m
Delta
Tue 24/207:00
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 49m
Delta
Deal found 31/1£167
Tue 21/411:13
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop8h 58m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 2/518:23
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/2£167
Mon 2/306:29
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 31m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 11/317:00
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop9h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/2£167

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 2 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£159

One-way from

£80

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£229

Good one-way deal

£94 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 17/3-21/3
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 08m total
  • San Francisco to New York
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 31/3
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 37m total
  • San Francisco to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£16 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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 2 February 2026.
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San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Sat 18/4

23:55-08:38

Nonstop5h 43m

Newark

Sat 25/4

07:05-10:25

Nonstop6h 20m

£160

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 27/4

22:55-07:28

Nonstop5h 33m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/5

07:00-10:28

Nonstop6h 28m

£160

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 7/3

08:00-16:26

Nonstop5h 26m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/3

07:30-11:28

Nonstop6h 58m

£160

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

13:00-21:35

Nonstop5h 35m

Newark

Wed 13/5

14:30-17:46

Nonstop6h 16m

£160

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 17/3

14:25-22:54

Nonstop5h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 24/3

14:55-18:32

Nonstop6h 37m

£160

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Sat 23/5

21:15-05:38

Nonstop5h 23m

Newark

Thu 28/5

16:00-19:09

Nonstop6h 09m

£160

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 21/4

20:35-05:02

Nonstop5h 27m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 24/4

19:25-23:12

Nonstop6h 47m

£160

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Sat 25/4

21:15-05:53

Nonstop5h 38m

Newark

Fri 1/5

14:30-17:46

Nonstop6h 16m

£160

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Tue 24/2

08:00-16:30

Nonstop5h 30m

Newark

Tue 24/2

19:59-07:31

1 stop14h 32m

£166

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Thu 26/2

07:00-15:29

Nonstop5h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 6/3

07:00-10:49

Nonstop6h 49m

£173

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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 30 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 30 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 £70). Flying from San Francisco to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of £148). 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 2 February 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to New York in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 18% 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 2 February 2026.

The most flights from SFO to NYC are scheduled on a Friday (131 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (89 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 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 113 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 United Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue 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 £261 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 SAUDIA (92%), Scandinavian Airlines (90%) or Iberia (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 £79. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Newark) can be booked for £261 on average, our data indicates £131 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 £70). Flying from San Francisco to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of £148). 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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