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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York from S$ 156

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 2-7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — NYC
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to New York are usually found in February or March, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

S$ 284

One-way from

S$ 156

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

S$ 506

Good one-way deal

S$ 222 or less
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 24-5-31-5
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 19m total
  • San Francisco to New York
Delta
  • Delta
  • 2-7
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 54m total
  • San Francisco to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (S$ 113 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (S$ 19 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to New York (NYC).

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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 30 April 2025.

Sat 24-516:15SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 41mDelta
Wed 28-507:00JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 27mDelta
Deal found 29-4S$ 284
Wed 28-500:40SFO - LGA
1 stop6h 58mDelta
Sat 31-506:00LGA - SFO
1 stop7h 33mDelta
Deal found 29-4S$ 284
Fri 30-513:39SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 50mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4-616:30JFK - SFO
1 stop10h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29-4S$ 285
Sat 31-515:50SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 43mJetBlue
Wed 4-606:38JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 22mJetBlue
Deal found 29-4S$ 297
Sat 7-622:29SFO - LGA
1 stop9h 02mFrontier
Wed 11-622:55LGA - SFO
1 stop28h 29mFrontier
Deal found 29-4S$ 307
Tue 27-513:00SFO - LGA
1 stop7h 38mUnited Airlines
Fri 30-518:30LGA - SFO
1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29-4S$ 310
Thu 29-513:39SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 5-620:29JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 29-4S$ 338
Thu 29-506:12SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 47mAlaska Airlines
Fri 6-616:56EWR - SFO
1 stop9h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29-4S$ 351
Sat 7-622:45SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Sat 14-614:45EWR - SFO
Nonstop5h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29-4S$ 365
Sat 24-518:08SFO - EWR
1 stop9h 51mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 25-509:00EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 33mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 29-4S$ 368
Mon 19-500:40SFO - EWR
1 stop8h 05mDelta
Sun 25-506:05EWR - SFO
1 stop8h 25mDelta
Deal found 29-4S$ 375
Sun 1-618:09SFO - JFK
1 stop13h 24mSun Country Air
Sat 14-611:27JFK - SFO
1 stop14h 23mSun Country Air
Deal found 29-4S$ 399

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San Francisco

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New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 24-5

23:11-07:59

Nonstop5h 48m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 31-5

16:40-20:11

Nonstop6h 31m

S$ 284

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Wed 28-5

00:40-10:38

1 stop6h 58m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 31-5

06:00-10:33

1 stop7h 33m

S$ 284

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 28-5

23:11-07:59

Nonstop5h 48m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4-6

16:30-23:53

1 stop10h 23m

S$ 285

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Tue 6-5

22:50-09:11

1 stop7h 21m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 7-5

15:17-21:25

1 stop9h 08m

S$ 290

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 31-5

07:10-15:59

Nonstop5h 49m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4-6

07:00-10:27

Nonstop6h 27m

S$ 297

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 27-5

20:42-05:16

Nonstop5h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 28-5

08:20-12:01

Nonstop6h 41m

S$ 317

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Wed 7-5

17:45-05:40

1 stop8h 55m

Newark

Mon 12-5

19:59-08:20

1 stop15h 21m

S$ 348

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Sun 25-5

05:55-17:43

1 stop8h 48m

Newark

Sat 31-5

07:10-12:40

1 stop8h 30m

S$ 362

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Mon 2-6

06:12-14:59

Nonstop5h 47m

Newark

Wed 11-6

15:29-18:58

Nonstop6h 29m

S$ 364

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Fri 20-6

21:15-05:34

Nonstop5h 19m

Newark

Wed 2-7

06:00-09:12

Nonstop6h 12m

S$ 365

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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 25 April 2025.

Booking 89 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 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 30 April 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to New York at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 30 April 2025.

The most flights from SFO to NYC are scheduled on a Tuesday (164 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (47 on average).

Rainfall in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New York. Reviews last updated 30 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Francisco to New York have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 93 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to New York round-trip?

    Flying on Hawaiian Airlines is currently your cheapest option to New York, with prices starting at S$ 284. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at S$ 284 and S$ 285, respectively. Hawaiian Airlines is priced at 48% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at S$ 156. United Airlines flights start at S$ 156 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at S$ 169 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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%), SAUDIA (93%), KLM (92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to New York?

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to New York is S$ 222. On average you can expect to pay S$ 278. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Newark), can usually be booked for S$ 391.

  • 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.

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