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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York from ₹ 9,664

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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — NYC
15 May — 22 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 Wednesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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 10 May 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 18,388

One-way from

₹ 9,664

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 35,151

Good round-trip deal

₹ 18,902 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 12,666 or less
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 2/10-14/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 10m total
  • San Francisco to New York
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 4/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 30m total
  • San Francisco to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (₹ 466,285 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 72,787 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to New York (NYC).
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 10 May 2025.

Thu 2/1006:00SFO - LGA
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Tue 14/1006:15LGA - SFO
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 8/5₹ 18,388
Wed 28/517:55SFO - JFK
1 stop10h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 30/516:30JFK - SFO
1 stop10h 23mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 9/5₹ 18,474
Tue 3/606:15SFO - LGA
1 stop8h 32mDelta
Tue 10/606:00LGA - SFO
1 stop7h 25mDelta
Deal found 9/5₹ 18,559
Fri 30/515:50SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 43mJetBlue
Sat 7/611:00JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 24mJetBlue
Deal found 9/5₹ 19,329
Sat 4/1011:16SFO - LGA
1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 14/1017:00LGA - SFO
1 stop8h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/5₹ 19,757
Wed 28/517:55SFO - JFK
1 stop10h 20mAlaska Airlines
Sat 7/620:29JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/5₹ 20,270
Fri 30/521:00SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 35mDelta
Wed 4/617:00JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 47mDelta
Deal found 8/5₹ 21,211
Mon 2/622:15SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 37mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/609:00EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/5₹ 23,178
Mon 17/1122:46SFO - EWR
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Wed 19/1106:19EWR - SFO
1 stop8h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/5₹ 25,230
Mon 3/1123:50SFO - LGA
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/1106:00LGA - SFO
1 stop8h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/5₹ 25,230
Sat 24/521:15SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 19mUnited Airlines
Fri 30/507:00EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/5₹ 25,316
Mon 2/606:12SFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 47mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 6/609:00EWR - SFO
Nonstop6h 33mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 9/5₹ 25,401

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Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Thu 2/10

06:00-15:45

1 stop6h 45m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 14/10

06:15-11:40

1 stop8h 25m

₹ 18,388

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 28/5

17:55-07:15

1 stop10h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 30/5

16:30-23:53

1 stop10h 23m

₹ 18,474

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Tue 3/6

06:15-17:47

1 stop8h 32m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/6

12:52-18:13

1 stop8h 21m

₹ 18,559

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 30/5

15:50-00:33

Nonstop5h 43m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/6

11:00-14:24

Nonstop6h 24m

₹ 19,329

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Sat 4/10

11:16-21:26

1 stop7h 10m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 14/10

17:00-22:50

1 stop8h 50m

₹ 19,757

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 28/5

17:55-07:15

1 stop10h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/6

20:29-23:59

Nonstop6h 30m

₹ 20,270

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 30/5

21:00-05:35

Nonstop5h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/6

17:00-20:47

Nonstop6h 47m

₹ 21,211

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Mon 2/6

22:15-06:52

Nonstop5h 37m

Newark

Tue 3/6

09:00-12:33

Nonstop6h 33m

₹ 23,178

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Mon 3/11

23:50-10:35

1 stop7h 45m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 5/11

06:00-11:45

1 stop8h 45m

₹ 25,230

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Sat 24/5

21:15-05:34

Nonstop5h 19m

Newark

Fri 30/5

07:00-10:10

Nonstop6h 10m

₹ 25,316

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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 2 May 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 month to book a flight from San Francisco to New York?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York (average of ₹ 905). Flying from San Francisco to New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,354). 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 10 May 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to New York at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 59% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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 10 May 2025.

The most flights from SFO to NYC are scheduled on a Wednesday (156 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (106 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 10 May 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Francisco to New York have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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?

    San Francisco (SFO), located 19.0 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Francisco to New York. 2 airlines have flights from San Francisco to New York on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Francisco to New York should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 133 outbound flights to New York per day.

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

    Southwest, at ₹ 18,388, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to New York.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Hawaiian Airlines and Delta. These flights start at 48% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    ₹ 9,664 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, with prices starting from ₹ 9,921 and ₹ 11,033, respectively.

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

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

    Consider China Southern (100%), Icelandair (95%) or SAUDIA (93%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to New York.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to New York? While on average our users pay ₹ 25,093, our data indicates the cheapest price to be ₹ 9,390. The most popular route (San Francisco - Newark), is priced around ₹ 20,954.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York (average of ₹ 905). Flying from San Francisco to New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,354). 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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DeltaCheapest₹ 22,098Average₹ 23,260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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