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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York from S$ 162

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 14-12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — NYC
21 Dec — 28 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 21 November 2025.

Sat 6-1210:31SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 34mJetBlue
Mon 22-1215:59JFK - SFO
1 stop10h 31mJetBlue
Deal found 20-11S$ 301
Wed 10-1206:28SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 32mAlaska Airlines
Wed 10-1217:29JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 19-11S$ 302
Sun 7-1223:33SFO - LGA
1 stop8h 56mFrontier
Sat 13-1222:55LGA - SFO
1 stop11h 58mFrontier
Deal found 19-11S$ 302
Fri 5-1221:00SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 20mJetBlue
Sat 10-120:36JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 48mJetBlue
Deal found 20-11S$ 305
Mon 8-1223:38SFO - JFK
1 stop9h 22mFrontier
Fri 12-1206:15JFK - SFO
1 stop10h 03mFrontier
Deal found 19-11S$ 307
Mon 8-1223:38SFO - LGA
1 stop13h 51mFrontier
Fri 12-1206:20LGA - SFO
1 stop9h 58mFrontier
Deal found 19-11S$ 307
Fri 5-1211:40SFO - LGA
1 stop8h 27mDelta
Thu 11-1206:00LGA - SFO
1 stop8h 27mDelta
Deal found 21-11S$ 309
Mon 8-1222:55SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 35mDelta
Fri 12-1219:25JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 40mDelta
Deal found 20-11S$ 310
Fri 5-1211:40SFO - LGA
1 stop8h 27mDelta
Sat 6-1209:20LGA - SFO
1 stop8h 03mDelta
Deal found 19-11S$ 310
Wed 10-1213:55SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 33mDelta
Thu 11-1219:25JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 40mDelta
Deal found 19-11S$ 311
Fri 5-1211:40SFO - LGA
1 stop8h 27mDelta
Sat 10-107:55LGA - SFO
1 stop8h 52mDelta
Deal found 20-11S$ 311
Wed 10-1211:50SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 40mDelta
Sat 13-1207:00JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 35mDelta
Deal found 19-11S$ 312

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 21 November 2025.

Round-trip from

S$ 301

One-way from

S$ 162

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

S$ 548
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 6-12-13-12
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 57m total
  • San Francisco to New York
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  • JetBlue
  • 14-12
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 19m total
  • San Francisco to New York
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (S$ 19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 200,618 searches. Data last updated 21 November 2025.
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San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 10-12

06:28-15:00

Nonstop5h 32m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10-12

17:29-21:20

Nonstop6h 51m

S$ 302

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Sun 7-12

22:45-08:50

1 stop7h 05m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 12-12

16:56-23:13

1 stop9h 17m

S$ 310

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Wed 10-12

11:40-23:07

1 stop8h 27m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 12-12

16:56-23:13

1 stop9h 17m

S$ 310

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Sun 7-12

05:50-15:50

1 stop7h 00m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 11-12

09:20-14:23

1 stop8h 03m

S$ 310

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Fri 5-12

11:40-23:07

1 stop8h 27m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9-12

11:00-18:16

1 stop10h 16m

S$ 310

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Tue 9-12

22:45-08:50

1 stop7h 05m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 10-12

16:56-23:13

1 stop9h 17m

S$ 310

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Tue 9-12

06:00-17:41

1 stop8h 41m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 13-12

06:00-12:25

1 stop9h 25m

S$ 310

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Tue 9-12

22:45-08:50

1 stop7h 05m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 12-12

16:56-23:13

1 stop9h 17m

S$ 310

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Tue 9-12

07:15-19:12

1 stop8h 57m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 11-12

06:00-11:27

1 stop8h 27m

S$ 310

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 10-12

13:55-22:28

Nonstop5h 33m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11-12

19:25-23:05

Nonstop6h 40m

S$ 311

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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 14 November 2025.

Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to New York. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 S$ 84). Flying from San Francisco to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of S$ 264). 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 21 November 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to New York at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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 21 November 2025.

The most flights from SFO to NYC are scheduled on a Thursday (148 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (64 on average).

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

About 12% of weekly flights between San Francisco and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 187 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 Thursday 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, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

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?

    Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to New York. On average, San Francisco has 94 outbound flights to New York per day from 0 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 19.0 km from San Francisco’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to New York?

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines and Delta fly from San Francisco to New York in about 5h 32m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 33m. The distance from San Francisco to New York is about 4149 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at S$ 162. Alaska Airlines flights start at S$ 167 while deals on Delta start at S$ 169 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to New York?

    While some choose either San Francisco - Newark or San Francisco - New York LaGuardia, San Francisco - New York John F Kennedy Intl is the most popular route from San Francisco to New York.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to New York?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to New York on time: China Southern (94%), Icelandair (91%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (90%).

  • 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 S$ 84). Flying from San Francisco to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of S$ 264). 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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