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Find cheap one-way flights from San Francisco to New York starting at US$70.

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Cheapest airlines flights from San Francisco to New York

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Frontier Airlines
From US$70
Breeze Airways
From US$101
Sun Country Airlines
From US$107
Southwest Airlines
From US$147
Alaska Airlines
From US$162
Delta Air Lines
From US$162
United Airlines
From US$212
Jetblue Airways
From US$227
American Airlines
From US$436
Air Canada
From US$438
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Find cheap flights from San Francisco to New York by different airports

Searching for potential routes that might be cheaper and faster? Check out these alternative flights from San Francisco to New York.

  • Cheapest
    Frontier Airlines
    SFO
    00:58
    13h 2m
    2 transfer
    LGA
    17:00
    San Francisco International Airport - New York LaGuardia Airport
    Wed, Apr 24Frontier Airlines
    US$121
  • Alaska Airlines
    SFO
    22:49
    5h 40m
    Direct
    JFK
    07:29
    San Francisco International Airport - John F. Kennedy International Airport
    Mon, May 6Alaska Airlines
    US$162
  • Frontier Airlines
    SFO
    18:18
    12h 27m
    2 transfer
    SWF
    09:45
    San Francisco International Airport - Stewart Airport
    Sat, May 18Frontier Airlines
    US$167
  • Frontier Airlines
    SFO
    18:18
    12h 27m
    2 transfer
    SWF
    09:45
    San Francisco International Airport - Stewart Airport
    Sat, May 18Frontier Airlines
    US$167
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from San Francisco (SFO) to New York (NYC) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from San Francisco to New York based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • How much do flights from San Francisco (SFO) to New York (NYC) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $378.
  • How long does it take to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to New York (NYC) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 6 hours 22 minutes to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to New York (NYC).
  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in New York?

    • The distance from John F. Kennedy International Airport to downtown is about 20km. It takes about 40 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Newark Liberty International Airport to downtown is about 14km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from New York LaGuardia Airport to downtown is about 13km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco (SFO) to New York (NYC)?

    Airlines with flights from San Francisco (SFO) to New York (NYC): United Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Qantas Airways, Delta Air Lines, LATAM Airlines, Gulf Air and Aeromexico.

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San Francisco to New York Flight Information

Cheapest nonstop flight price

$69

Cheapest round-trip ticket price

$198

Off-season for travel

February

Peak season for travel

July

Flight distance

4,132.91km

Average flight time

6 hours 22 minutes

Popular airline

Alaska Airlines