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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York from S$ 255

SFO — NYC
18 Nov — 25 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to New York are usually found in January or February, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to New York

Sat 5-1212:56 -
Nonstop5h 40m
Fri 11-1209:30 -
1 stop9h 03m
Deal found 19-10S$ 472
Wed 4-1116:25 -
Nonstop5h 31m
Wed 11-1115:14 -
1 stop12h 11m
Deal found 19-10S$ 473
Tue 17-1123:00 -
Nonstop5h 39m
Wed 18-1111:30 -
Nonstop6h 31m
Deal found 19-10S$ 476
Wed 4-1120:55 -
Nonstop5h 29m
Thu 12-1113:26 -
1 stop10h 29m
Deal found 19-10S$ 480
Thu 3-1214:30 -
Nonstop5h 30m
Fri 11-1207:00 -
Nonstop6h 40m
Deal found 18-10S$ 482
Thu 3-1214:30 -
Nonstop5h 30m
Wed 9-1215:59 -
Nonstop6h 32m
Deal found 19-10S$ 483
Thu 3-1207:30 -
1 stop9h 20m
Wed 9-1218:35 -
Nonstop6h 46m
Deal found 17-10S$ 486
Sat 14-1111:30 -
1 stop9h 22m
Wed 18-1107:32 -
Nonstop6h 36m
Deal found 15-10S$ 490
Sat 5-1223:32 -
Nonstop5h 31m
Sat 12-1215:45 -
1 stop11h 25m
Deal found 14-10S$ 491
Wed 2-1222:00 -
Nonstop5h 30m
Sat 5-1215:45 -
1 stop11h 25m
Deal found 19-10S$ 492
Tue 10-1115:08 -
1 stop11h 32m
Wed 11-1109:30 -
1 stop11h 31m
Deal found 19-10S$ 526
Wed 16-1216:30 -
Nonstop5h 29m
Wed 13-107:00 -
Nonstop6h 31m
Deal found 19-10S$ 527

Find flight deals from San Francisco to New York

Round-trip from

S$ 471

One-way from

S$ 255

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

S$ 662
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 18-11-2-12
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 11m total
  • San Francisco to New York
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JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 11-11-31-12
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 52m total
  • San Francisco to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (S$ 99 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (S$ 17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 11-11

22:25-06:47

Nonstop5h 22m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31-12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

S$ 255

San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 18-1

10:04-22:18

1 stop9h 14m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31-12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

S$ 255

San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 14-11

14:05-22:34

Nonstop5h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31-12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

S$ 255

San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 20-1

09:25-22:59

1 stop10h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31-12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

S$ 255

San FranciscoNewark

SFO San Francisco - EWR Newark

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Mon 16-11

16:30-00:59

Nonstop5h 29m

Newark

Wed 31-12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

S$ 267

San FranciscoNewark

SFO San Francisco - EWR Newark

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Wed 11-11

22:59-10:38

1 stop8h 39m

Newark

Wed 31-12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

S$ 267
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 25-12

21:00-05:20

Nonstop5h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31-12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

S$ 267

San FranciscoNewark

SFO San Francisco - EWR Newark

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Mon 23-11

19:21-05:59

1 stop7h 38m

Newark

Wed 31-12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

S$ 280

San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 31-10

07:00-15:30

Nonstop5h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31-12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

S$ 293

San FranciscoNew York

SFO San Francisco - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sun 1-11

07:00-15:30

Nonstop5h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31-12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

S$ 293

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to New York

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New York from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to New York

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$ 436). Flying from San Francisco to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of S$ 737). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to New York at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 51% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to New York

The most flights from SFO to NYC are scheduled on a Sunday (155 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (84 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to New York?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
San Francisco to New York flights typically cost between S$ 505 and S$ 895 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was S$ 471 on JetBlue (18 Nov–2 Dec).

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

About 15% of weekly flights between San Francisco and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 177 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?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday 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, Alaska Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to New York?

Booking 84 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines from San Francisco to New York by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,087 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,087 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,087 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 111 outbound flights to New York per day from 1 airline. San Francisco is conveniently located just 17.7 km from San Francisco’s city centre.

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

    Airlines like JetBlue, United Airlines, and Delta fly from San Francisco to New York in about 5h 29m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 02m. The distance from San Francisco to New York is about 4115 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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$ 668.

  • 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: Condor (100%), Icelandair (96%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (95%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to New York that include hotel bookings?

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  • 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$ 436). Flying from San Francisco to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of S$ 737). 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 Airlines flights from San Francisco to New York

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Alaska AirlinesCheapestS$ 668AverageS$ 668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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