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Cheap Flights from San Francisco International to New York

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Flight deals from San Francisco International to New York

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International to New York? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
New York.£66 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Apr.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 1 Apr, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £66, select.
New York.£66 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 May.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 6 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £66, select.
New York.£70 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Mar.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 25 Mar, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £70, select.
New York.£85 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 May.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 28 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £85, select.
New York.£91 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Apr.One-way flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Hawaiian Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 1 Apr, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From £91, select.
New York.£91 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Mar.One-way flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Hawaiian Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 25 Mar, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £91, select.
New York.£92 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Jun.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 1 Jun, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From £92, select.
New York.£108 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Jan.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 10 Jan, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £108, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to New York

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to New York flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from £70
Apr
from £66
May
from £66
Jun
from £92
Jul
from £108
Aug
from £108
Sep
from £108
Oct
from £108
Nov
from £108
Dec
from £108
Jan
from £108
Feb
from £158

Direct flights from San Francisco International to New York

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San Francisco to New York: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£66
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time5 hrs, 38 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week3,052

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to New York: Frequently asked questions

There are 6 airports in New York: New York LaGuardia, New York Newark, New York John F. Kennedy, Westchester County, Islip, and Stewart International.
The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to New York is £132. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 37 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to New York.
United, LATAM Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines fly direct from San Francisco International to New York.
As of March 2025, there are 3,052 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to New York.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to New York is usually March 2025.
If you're flying from San Francisco International Airport, the cheapest airport near New York is New York John F. Kennedy – which is 20.9 km away from the centre of New York. We've found flights into this airport from £132.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to New York on Wednesday, 19 March 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 37 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to New York but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to New York is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 4°C. July is typically the warmest month in New York, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -4°C. The rainiest month is August.
Currently, Frontier Airlines and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to New York.

How to find cheap flights to New York from San Francisco International

Looking for cheap tickets from San Francisco International to New York? Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from San Francisco International to New York. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.
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  • Flex your dates to find the best San Francisco International-New York ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to New York from San Francisco International.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap San Francisco International-New York flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
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