Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York from £149

SFO — NYC
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
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 74 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to New York

Wed 25/1116:00 -
Nonstop5h 28m
Thu 3/1209:00 -
Nonstop6h 44m
Deal found 30/10£271
Thu 17/1209:10 -
1 stop10h 19m
Mon 11/109:30 -
Nonstop6h 39m
Deal found 30/10£273
Thu 3/1206:00 -
1 stop11h 00m
Wed 9/1207:00 -
1 stop10h 00m
Deal found 27/10£273
Tue 1/1221:00 -
1 stop8h 59m
Wed 2/1215:45 -
1 stop10h 41m
Deal found 29/10£274
Wed 18/1117:00 -
1 stop10h 22m
Wed 13/111:30 -
1 stop9h 43m
Deal found 28/10£274
Thu 3/1211:49 -
1 stop7h 50m
Wed 9/1206:00 -
1 stop8h 07m
Deal found 28/10£274
Mon 14/1209:20 -
1 stop10h 09m
Wed 6/111:30 -
1 stop9h 43m
Deal found 27/10£275
Fri 4/1213:36 -
1 stop6h 50m
Tue 8/1209:25 -
1 stop8h 08m
Deal found 30/10£275
Tue 17/1110:44 -
1 stop7h 45m
Sat 21/1118:30 -
1 stop9h 14m
Deal found 28/10£276
Fri 4/1206:00 -
1 stop8h 00m
Wed 9/1211:30 -
2 stops11h 40m
Deal found 27/10£276
Thu 26/1106:23 -
Nonstop5h 37m
Thu 3/1207:00 -
2 stops17h 45m
Deal found 29/10£277
Tue 17/1107:00 -
2 stops8h 45m
Tue 8/1211:30 -
2 stops11h 40m
Deal found 26/10£277

Find flight deals from San Francisco to New York

Round-trip from

£270

One-way from

£149

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£408

Good one-way deal

£258 or less
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 10/2-14/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 00m total
  • San Francisco to New York
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 18/11-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 39m total
  • San Francisco to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£31 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 October 2026
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to New York (NYC).

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San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 18/11

13:50-22:29

Nonstop5h 39m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£149

San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - LGA New York LaGuardia

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Wed 24/2

11:30-23:41

1 stop9h 11m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£149

San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - LGA New York LaGuardia

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Wed 25/11

11:20-23:25

1 stop9h 05m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£149

San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - LGA New York LaGuardia

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Thu 25/2

23:55-10:59

1 stop8h 04m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£149

San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - LGA New York LaGuardia

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Thu 10/12

08:00-21:43

1 stop10h 43m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£153

San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

14:05-22:34

Nonstop5h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£157

San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - LGA New York LaGuardia

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Tue 17/11

21:42-10:39

1 stop9h 57m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£159

San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Thu 4/2

16:01-07:16

2 stops12h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£170

San FranciscoNewark

SFO San Francisco - EWR Newark

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Wed 16/12

23:39-10:58

1 stop8h 19m

Newark

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£172

San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - LGA New York LaGuardia

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Sat 3/4

22:50-11:10

1 stop9h 20m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£175

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Cheapflights Insights

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York (average of £256). Flying from San Francisco to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of £432). 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?

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 50% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to New York?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
San Francisco to New York flights typically cost between £276 and £534 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £270 on JetBlue (10 Feb–14 Feb).

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

About 15% of weekly flights between San Francisco and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 177 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?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday 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, Alaska Airlines 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

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.

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 53 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 Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and JetBlue fly from San Francisco to New York in about 9h 22m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 47m. 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 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 £447 on this airline.

  • 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 £108. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and JetBlue, 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 Condor (100%), Icelandair (96%) or TAP AIR PORTUGAL (95%) 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 £156. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Newark) can be booked for £253 on average, our data indicates £322 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 £256). Flying from San Francisco to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of £432). 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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United AirlinesCheapest£447Average£589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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