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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York from S$ 139

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 20-4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — NYC
21 Mar — 28 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to New York are usually found in January or March, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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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 19 February 2026.

Mon 20-422:55
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 33m
Delta
Sat 25-407:00
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 28m
Delta
Deal found 18-2S$ 277
Mon 9-322:55
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 30m
Delta
Tue 17-314:55
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 37m
Delta
Deal found 15-2S$ 278
Tue 17-306:00
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 17-316:29
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop10h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 18-2S$ 280
Mon 9-322:26
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop14h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 17-307:00
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 15-2S$ 288
Wed 25-308:22
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 7-515:30
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop9h 58m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 17-2S$ 290
Tue 21-408:56
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 29-407:00
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop10h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 18-2S$ 290
Wed 11-322:40
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop7h 08m
Delta
Wed 18-313:17
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop10h 16m
Delta
Deal found 18-2S$ 300
Mon 9-321:35
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop9h 59m
Delta
Tue 17-315:58
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop10h 21m
Delta
Deal found 16-2S$ 301
Sun 3-523:59
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop7h 30m
Delta
Thu 7-506:00
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop7h 24m
Delta
Deal found 18-2S$ 302
Mon 13-420:35
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 27m
Delta
Fri 17-421:40
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 43m
Delta
Deal found 16-2S$ 302
Fri 1-522:35
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop8h 04m
Delta
Sat 9-512:40
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop10h 57m
Delta
Deal found 18-2S$ 302
Wed 11-316:45
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 28m
United Airlines
Thu 19-306:00
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 18-2S$ 306

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 19 February 2026.

Round-trip from

S$ 277

One-way from

S$ 139

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

S$ 429

Good round-trip deal

S$ 661 or less

Good one-way deal

S$ 138 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 20-4-25-4
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 01m total
  • San Francisco to New York
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  • Alaska Airlines
  • 20-4
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 37m total
  • San Francisco to New York
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (S$ 15 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 19 February 2026.
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Price

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 7-4

16:05-00:36

Nonstop5h 31m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 14-4

17:45-21:23

Nonstop6h 38m

S$ 277

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 20-4

22:50-07:26

Nonstop5h 36m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 23-4

06:00-09:23

Nonstop6h 23m

S$ 277

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 20-4

22:55-07:28

Nonstop5h 33m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 24-4

21:40-01:23

Nonstop6h 43m

S$ 277

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 9-3

22:55-07:25

Nonstop5h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 17-3

17:25-21:00

Nonstop6h 35m

S$ 277

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 13-4

22:55-07:28

Nonstop5h 33m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 21-4

17:45-21:23

Nonstop6h 38m

S$ 277

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Tue 10-3

07:00-15:25

Nonstop5h 25m

Newark

Wed 11-3

18:10-21:48

Nonstop6h 38m

S$ 300

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Tue 5-5

19:15-06:00

1 stop7h 45m

Newark

Tue 12-5

18:30-23:57

1 stop8h 27m

S$ 300

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Wed 6-5

19:15-06:00

1 stop7h 45m

Newark

Tue 12-5

18:30-23:57

1 stop8h 27m

S$ 300

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Wed 15-4

19:15-06:00

1 stop7h 45m

Newark

Tue 21-4

18:30-23:59

1 stop8h 29m

S$ 300

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Wed 1-4

05:50-15:59

1 stop7h 09m

Newark

Wed 8-4

18:40-23:59

1 stop8h 19m

S$ 300

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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 18 February 2026.

Booking 30 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York (average of S$ 151). Flying from San Francisco to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of S$ 256). 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 19 February 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to New York in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 41% 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 19 February 2026.

The most flights from SFO to NYC are scheduled on a Thursday (131 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (76 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 12% of weekly flights between San Francisco and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 189 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to New York flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening 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, 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 107 outbound flights to New York per day from 1 airline. 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 Delta, JetBlue, and United Airlines fly from San Francisco to New York in about 5h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance from San Francisco to New York is about 4115 km. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to New York round-trip?

    Flying on Alaska Airlines is currently your cheapest option to New York, with prices starting at S$ 426. Alaska Airlines is priced at 11% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - New York John F Kennedy Intl or San Francisco - New York LaGuardia, San Francisco - Newark 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: SAUDIA (93%), Scandinavian Airlines (93%), EL AL (87%).

  • 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York (average of S$ 151). Flying from San Francisco to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of S$ 256). 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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Alaska AirlinesCheapestS$ 426AverageS$ 661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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