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€103 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to New York

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to New York, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to New York, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from San Francisco to New York (SFO-NYC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Francisco to New York that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to New York

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to New York.
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07:00 - 15:38SFO-EWR
5h 38mdirect
18:29 - 22:09EWR-SFO
6h 40mdirect
€205Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 22 Jan - Thu, 23 Jan
07:00 - 15:38SFO-EWR
5h 38mdirect
18:29 - 22:09EWR-SFO
6h 40mdirect
€214Alaska Airlines
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Mon, 13 Jan - Sun, 19 Jan
19:05 - 05:37SFO-EWR
7h 32m1 stop
14:00 - 17:16EWR-SFO
6h 16mdirect
€215United Airlines
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Sat, 18 Jan - Thu, 30 Jan
07:00 - 15:38SFO-EWR
5h 38mdirect
18:29 - 22:25EWR-SFO
6h 56mdirect
€216Alaska Airlines
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Sun, 9 Feb - Wed, 19 Feb
07:00 - 15:38SFO-EWR
5h 38mdirect
16:46 - 08:00EWR-SFO
18h 14m1 stop
€218Alaska Airlines
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Sun, 9 Feb - Wed, 19 Feb
22:40 - 07:05SFO-EWR
5h 25mdirect
12:10 - 17:44EWR-SFO
8h 34m1 stop
€232United Airlines
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Fri, 10 Jan - Tue, 14 Jan
08:55 - 17:15SFO-EWR
5h 20mdirect
06:00 - 11:29EWR-SFO
8h 29m1 stop
€234United Airlines
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Wed, 22 Jan - Sun, 26 Jan
22:45 - 08:52SFO-EWR
7h 07m1 stop
17:50 - 23:22EWR-SFO
8h 32m1 stop
€245Delta
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Thu, 23 Jan - Wed, 29 Jan
06:00 - 17:06SFO-EWR
8h 06m1 stop
13:00 - 19:12EWR-SFO
9h 12m1 stop
€250Delta
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Wed, 12 Feb - Thu, 20 Feb
05:55 - 17:05SFO-EWR
8h 10m1 stop
06:05 - 11:35EWR-SFO
8h 30m1 stop
€258Delta
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Wed, 8 Jan - Sat, 11 Jan

Flights from San Francisco to New York - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to New York to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to New York flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from San Francisco to New York.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from San Francisco to New York cost €167 and was between San Francisco (SFO) and Newark Airport (EWR). On average, the best prices are found if you fly from San Francisco (SFO) to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK). The average price for a return flight for this route is €167.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to New York?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to New York is February, where tickets cost €307 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is €531 and €496 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from San Francisco to New York?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at €240 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to New York?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to New York, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (24% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (19% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from San Francisco to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to New York based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to New York

  • Can I take an Uber from downtown to San Francisco Airport?

    In general, a ride on Uber won’t cost you too much, but traffic conditions can affect the price. You can meet your driver on level 5 of the domestic terminal garage or curbside on the departures level of the international terminal.

  • What is the most convenient way to get from New York LaGuardia to Manhattan?

    By far the most convenient way is to travel by car service, especially if you have a lot of luggage or are traveling in a large party. Your driver will be waiting for you at baggage claim and will happily transport your party and all the luggage to the car.

  • What is the most cost-effective way to get from New York John F. Kennedy Intl. to Manhattan?

    The combination of the AirTrain and the NYC subway system is the most cost-effective way to make the trip. The AirTrain will cost a few dollars, and the journey on the subway will cost even less; but be forewarned that this may be a difficult journey if you have several bags to carry.

  • If money is no object, what is the most luxurious way to travel from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Manhattan?

    If you’re really looking to splurge, US Helicopter flies to and from John F. Kennedy Intl. from three locations in Manhattan at the Wall Street Heliport: E. 34th Street and W. 30th Street. The cost for this service is $159 per person but please note you will be limited to one checked bag and one carry-on bag per passenger.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to New York?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to New York was €108 for a one-way ticket and €215 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to New York?

    JetBlue, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to New York flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to New York?

    The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to New York flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to New York?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and New York, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to New York?

    There are direct flights from San Francisco to New York on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to New York?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to New York.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to New York?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to New York?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to New York with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to New York?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New York from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to New York

  • When passengers on flights from San Francisco to New York want to head to the airport in style, they often opt for a car service. San Francisco's Pleasant Limo has a wide variety of vehicles to meet your party's needs. The vehicles are clean and well maintained, the drivers are accommodating and will even highlighting points of interest along the route, plus your entire trip can be booked online.
  • If you are dropping off a rental car at San Francisco airport before your flight, the process could not be more straightforward. You drive to the Rental Car Center that is just southwest of the airport on highway 101 and, after dropping off your car, you can take the AirTrain Blue Line to all of the terminal buildings. The AirTrain is fully automated and runs 24 hours per day.
  • Passengers that are looking for something to eat before long flights from San Francisco to New York have a wealth of options at San Francisco Airport. The airport offers sushi at Tomokazu, classic burgers at the Burger Joint, top-flight wine, beer, and spirits at SF Uncork'd, and authentic Southwestern and Mexican fare at Urban Tortilla.
  • If you are planning on using frequent flyer points on flights from San Francisco to New York, remember that two of the biggest operators at San Francisco Airport, United, and American Airlines, reward travel based on zones. This means that the amount of points you will get will remain the same even if you cannot fly non-stop from your departure point to your destination.
  • If you have some time to kill before your flight, stop in at InMotion Entertainment in the International Terminal Hall at San Francisco Airport. InMotion has every everything a cross-country traveler would need like headphones, electronics, travel gear, and a whole host of travel accessories.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to New York?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to New York, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to New York

Monday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +31 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +32 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +28 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +29 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +31 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +32 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +27 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +28 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

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Direct returns

New York to San Francisco

Monday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +27 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +28 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +27 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +28 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +31 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +32 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to New York found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
19/1Sun
directUnited Airlines
5h 36mSFO-EWR
€103
8/1Wed
directAlaska Airlines
5h 38mSFO-EWR
€112
1/4Tue
directAlaska Airlines
5h 28mSFO-EWR
€114
8/1Wed
1 stopDelta
8h 22mSFO-EWR
€122
18/1Sat
1 stopDelta
8h 10mSFO-EWR
€128
15/1Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
9h 23mSFO-EWR
€289
27/12Fri
1 stopSun Country Air
7h 58mSFO-EWR
€304
31/12Tue
1 stopJetBlue
12h 47mSFO-EWR
€331
30/12Mon
1 stopSun Country Air
7h 58mSFO-EWR
€347
30/12Mon
1 stopJetBlue
9h 13mSFO-EWR
€408

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to New York

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to New York that are departing in the next 10 days.
22/12Sun
directAlaska Airlines
5h 30mSFO-EWR
20/1Mon
directAlaska Airlines
6h 40mEWR-SFO
€493
21/12Sat
directAlaska Airlines
5h 30mSFO-EWR
15/1Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
17h 51mEWR-SFO
€496
22/12Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
13h 35mSFO-EWR
20/1Mon
directAlaska Airlines
6h 40mEWR-SFO
€501
21/12Sat
multi-stopDelta
9h 18mSFO-EWR
8/1Wed
multi-stopDelta
11h 17mEWR-SFO
€505
22/12Sun
multi-stopDelta
8h 08mSFO-EWR
10/1Fri
multi-stopDelta
8h 32mEWR-SFO
€519
21/12Sat
multi-stopSun Country Air
30h 07mSFO-EWR
1/1Wed
multi-stopSun Country Air
8h 23mEWR-SFO
€544
21/12Sat
multi-stopSun Country Air
12h 33mSFO-EWR
31/12Tue
multi-stopSun Country Air
14h 01mEWR-SFO
€549
22/12Sun
multi-stopJetBlue
9h 23mSFO-EWR
28/12Sat
multi-stopJetBlue
12h 33mEWR-SFO
€552
19/12Thu
directUnited Airlines
5h 25mSFO-EWR
14/1Tue
directUnited Airlines
6h 40mEWR-SFO
€583
19/12Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 27mSFO-EWR
14/1Tue
directUnited Airlines
6h 16mEWR-SFO
€592

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