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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York from S$ 142

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 24-5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — NYC
15 Feb — 22 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to New York are usually found in February or March, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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 16 January 2026.

Round-trip from

S$ 274

One-way from

S$ 142

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

S$ 428

Good round-trip deal

S$ 673 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 7-2-10-2
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 08m total
  • San Francisco to New York
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 15-4
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 37m total
  • San Francisco to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (S$ 44 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (S$ 16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 16 January 2026.

Thu 5-214:25
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 35m
Delta
Tue 10-207:05
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 46m
Delta
Deal found 14-1S$ 274
Thu 5-214:25
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 35m
Delta
Wed 11-207:05
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 46m
Delta
Deal found 14-1S$ 276
Wed 18-314:25
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 29m
Delta
Wed 25-307:00
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 32m
Delta
Deal found 14-1S$ 279
Wed 4-314:25
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 35m
Delta
Fri 6-307:00
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 49m
Delta
Deal found 14-1S$ 281
Wed 15-408:22
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 22-417:56
EWR
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 15-1S$ 282
Sat 18-416:00
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 50m
Delta
Wed 22-417:30
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 35m
Delta
Deal found 14-1S$ 282
Thu 5-207:00
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 29m
JetBlue
Mon 9-220:40
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 42m
JetBlue
Deal found 13-1S$ 283
Wed 11-207:00
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 25-216:29
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop10h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 13-1S$ 286
Wed 18-222:54
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 36m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 24-211:30
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 14-1S$ 286
Wed 4-308:00
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 10-319:59
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop14h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 14-1S$ 292
Sat 7-216:05
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 29m
Delta
Wed 18-219:20
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 41m
Delta
Deal found 15-1S$ 292
Wed 18-208:00
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 27-217:30
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop9h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 14-1S$ 294

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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 16 January 2026.
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Price

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Sat 2-5

06:35-15:16

Nonstop5h 41m

Newark

Fri 8-5

17:56-21:31

Nonstop6h 35m

S$ 282

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Thu 7-5

21:50-06:34

Nonstop5h 44m

Newark

Sat 9-5

19:29-23:02

Nonstop6h 33m

S$ 282

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Wed 18-3

07:20-15:55

Nonstop5h 35m

Newark

Wed 25-3

07:18-14:01

1 stop9h 43m

S$ 294

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Wed 22-4

06:35-15:16

Nonstop5h 41m

Newark

Sat 25-4

15:28-22:28

1 stop10h 00m

S$ 295

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Thu 7-5

21:50-06:34

Nonstop5h 44m

Newark

Tue 12-5

07:30-14:21

1 stop9h 51m

S$ 295

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Sun 3-5

21:50-06:34

Nonstop5h 44m

Newark

Tue 12-5

07:30-14:21

1 stop9h 51m

S$ 295

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Mon 4-5

17:31-05:59

1 stop9h 28m

Newark

Sat 9-5

19:29-23:02

Nonstop6h 33m

S$ 295

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 4-2

22:20-07:00

Nonstop5h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 18-2

17:00-23:44

1 stop9h 44m

S$ 299

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sun 8-2

16:05-00:35

Nonstop5h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11-2

07:05-10:51

Nonstop6h 46m

S$ 300

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Thu 5-2

07:35-20:10

1 stop9h 35m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 11-2

07:15-14:55

1 stop10h 40m

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 9 January 2026.

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York (average of S$ 124). Flying from San Francisco to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of S$ 261). 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 16 January 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to New York at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% 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 16 January 2026.

The most flights from SFO to NYC are scheduled on a Thursday (153 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (73 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 188 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 103 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, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines fly from San Francisco to New York in about 5h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance from San Francisco to New York is about 4149 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$ 433. 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: Iberia (93%), SAUDIA (88%), Finnair (88%).

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York (average of S$ 124). Flying from San Francisco to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of S$ 261). 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$ 433AverageS$ 673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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