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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York from £99

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 7/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — NYC
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
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 Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£184

One-way from

£99

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£350

Good round-trip deal

£211 or less

Good one-way deal

£139 or less
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 4/9-8/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 40m total
  • San Francisco to New York
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 7/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 13m total
  • San Francisco to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£11 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 July 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 11 July 2025.

Thu 4/911:25SFO - LGA
1 stop8h 55mSouthwest
Mon 8/906:00LGA - SFO
1 stop10h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 10/7£184
Wed 22/1006:00SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 42mJetBlue
Wed 22/1017:29JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 30mJetBlue
Deal found 10/7£185
Tue 26/813:30SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 47mAlaska Airlines
Sat 30/820:29JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/7£188
Fri 24/1023:25SFO - JFK
1 stop10h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 28/1019:55JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/7£188
Sat 2/821:00SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 31mDelta
Sun 31/807:00JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 24mDelta
Deal found 10/7£190
Tue 26/813:30SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 47mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 31/1009:45JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 28mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 9/7£197
Tue 12/807:29SFO - LGA
1 stop8h 51mDelta
Sat 13/911:05LGA - SFO
1 stop9h 55mDelta
Deal found 10/7£204
Tue 26/808:00SFO - JFK
1 stop18h 30mFrontier
Sat 30/806:59JFK - SFO
1 stop8h 32mFrontier
Deal found 10/7£205
Mon 18/816:03SFO - EWR
1 stop20h 31mAlaska Airlines
Tue 26/816:43EWR - SFO
1 stop10h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/7£213
Thu 4/907:47SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 42mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 4/918:18EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 13mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 10/7£214
Wed 27/823:25SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 36mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/906:00EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/7£216
Tue 2/912:30SFO - EWR
2 stops18h 04mDelta
Tue 9/906:15EWR - SFO
1 stop10h 15mDelta
Deal found 9/7£217

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San Francisco

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New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

11:25-23:20

1 stop8h 55m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 8/9

06:00-13:45

1 stop10h 45m

£184

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 22/10

06:00-14:42

Nonstop5h 42m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 22/10

17:29-20:59

Nonstop6h 30m

£185

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 26/8

13:30-22:17

Nonstop5h 47m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 30/8

20:29-23:44

Nonstop6h 15m

£188

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 24/10

23:25-13:00

1 stop10h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 28/10

19:55-23:28

Nonstop6h 33m

£188

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 2/8

21:00-05:31

Nonstop5h 31m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 31/8

07:00-10:24

Nonstop6h 24m

£190

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 26/8

13:30-22:17

Nonstop5h 47m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 31/10

09:45-13:13

Nonstop6h 28m

£197

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Tue 12/8

06:15-20:26

1 stop11h 11m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 10/9

12:59-18:52

1 stop8h 53m

£204

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 26/8

08:00-05:30

1 stop18h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 30/8

06:59-12:31

1 stop8h 32m

£205

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Mon 18/8

16:03-15:34

1 stop20h 31m

Newark

Tue 26/8

16:43-23:59

1 stop10h 16m

£213

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

07:47-16:29

Nonstop5h 42m

Newark

Thu 4/9

18:18-21:31

Nonstop6h 13m

£214

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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 27 June 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 11 July 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to New York at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 42% 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 11 July 2025.

The most flights from SFO to NYC are scheduled on a Thursday (167 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (84 on average).

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 11 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, andDelta 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

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

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

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 130 outbound flights to New York per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to New York round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to New York is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £184 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are JetBlue and Alaska Airlines, starting at £185 and £188 round-trip. Users have found that Southwest is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to New York one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £99. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and Delta, 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 Aeromexico (93%), Scandinavian Airlines (88%) or TAP AIR PORTUGAL (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 £67. While the most popular route (San Francisco - New York John F Kennedy Intl) can be booked for £182 on average our data indicates £410 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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FrontierCheapest£124Average£124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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