Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York from £126

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 9/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — NYC
1 Jul — 8 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 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 1 June 2026.

Fri 4/1219:01
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 24m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 8/1220:29
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 28/5£222
Mon 24/811:15
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop8h 40m
Southwest
Mon 31/817:30
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop8h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 29/5£226
Tue 22/923:40
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop9h 55m
Southwest
Sat 26/916:00
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 29/5£227
Mon 17/818:15
SFO
-
LGA
2 stops10h 55m
Southwest
Mon 24/815:25
LGA
-
SFO
2 stops10h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 28/5£227
Mon 21/918:58
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 06m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 26/909:55
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop9h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 28/5£228
Mon 21/923:30
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop7h 47m
United Airlines
Sat 26/914:00
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop8h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/5£228
Tue 4/820:25
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 42m
JetBlue
Wed 12/806:00
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 11m
JetBlue
Deal found 29/5£229
Fri 4/922:59
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop6h 48m
Delta
Wed 9/917:00
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop8h 34m
Delta
Deal found 28/5£229
Fri 4/1221:00
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 33m
Delta
Mon 7/1221:30
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 43m
Delta
Deal found 28/5£230
Tue 25/823:40
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Wed 2/907:25
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop8h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 1/6£230
Sun 30/823:40
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop8h 45m
Southwest
Thu 3/917:30
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop8h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 29/5£230
Tue 13/1008:40
SFO
-
LGA
2 stops11h 10m
Southwest
Wed 21/1007:15
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop11h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 28/5£232

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 1 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£222

One-way from

£126

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£377

Good round-trip deal

£473 or less

Good one-way deal

£157 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 1/11-4/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 56m total
  • San Francisco to New York
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 9/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 01m total
  • San Francisco to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£28 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 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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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 1 June 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Wed 22/7

22:50-09:40

1 stop7h 50m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 28/7

15:55-00:15

1 stop11h 20m

£228

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Sat 22/8

05:36-17:43

1 stop9h 07m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 25/8

06:00-11:02

1 stop8h 02m

£228

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Mon 31/8

22:10-10:41

1 stop9h 31m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 4/9

10:00-15:51

1 stop8h 51m

£229

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Tue 18/8

23:40-12:35

1 stop9h 55m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 26/8

15:55-22:20

1 stop9h 25m

£230

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Tue 1/9

06:00-16:50

1 stop7h 50m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 3/9

08:59-15:51

1 stop9h 52m

£230

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Tue 18/8

22:10-09:39

1 stop8h 29m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 26/8

06:05-10:25

1 stop7h 20m

£230

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Tue 29/9

22:59-08:43

1 stop6h 44m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 3/10

06:00-10:58

1 stop7h 58m

£230

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 31/8

23:50-08:16

Nonstop5h 26m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/9

16:20-19:54

Nonstop6h 34m

£240

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 7/8

07:55-22:56

1 stop12h 01m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/9

20:12-09:37

1 stop16h 25m

£244

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Tue 14/7

05:15-17:55

1 stop9h 40m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 21/7

16:55-22:30

1 stop8h 35m

£244

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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 £264). Flying from San Francisco to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of £396). 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 1 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 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 1 June 2026.

The most flights from SFO to NYC are scheduled on a Sunday (162 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (101 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 184 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, Delta 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.

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 119 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 Southwest, Delta, and Alaska Airlines fly from San Francisco to New York in about 7h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 11m. 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 £265 on this airline. Users have found that United Airlines is 10% 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 Etihad Airways (94%), Icelandair (91%) or TAP AIR PORTUGAL (91%) 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 £308 on average, our data indicates £396 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 £264). Flying from San Francisco to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of £396). 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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