Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from San Francisco to New York
The cheapest flights right now
San Francisco – New York
Outbound – Dec 3, 2026
direct
5h 34m Return – Dec 9, 2026
direct
6h 34m $384
2 days ago
San Francisco – New York
Outbound – Dec 3, 2026
direct
5h 34m Return – Dec 9, 2026
direct
6h 36m $379
yesterday
San Francisco – New York
Outbound – Dec 3, 2026
direct
5h 34m Return – Dec 9, 2026
direct
6h 30m $378
2 days ago
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Cheapest flight tickets
$181
Average price of a round trip
$376
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
5h38
A flight from San Francisco to New York takes on average 5h38.
Best time
October
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to New York is October.
What is the cheapest month for this flight?
Monthly price data (Table View)
October
Oct
$225
November
Nov
$0
December
Dec
$307
January
Jan
$0
February
Feb
$288
March
Mar
$0
April
Apr
$0
May
May
$470
June
Jun
$478
July
Jul
$423
August
Aug
$221
September
Sep
$103
* The prices shown are an average per month of the prices found by Liligo users during the last 30 days.
The best flight deals for a week
San Francisco – New York
Outbound – Nov 14, 2026
direct
5h 30m Return – Nov 22, 2026
direct
6h 41m $411
yesterday
San Francisco – New York
Outbound – Nov 15, 2026
direct
5h 29m Return – Nov 22, 2026
direct
6h 41m $410
yesterday
San Francisco – New York
Outbound – Oct 31, 2026
direct
5h 30m Return – Nov 7, 2026
direct
6h 36m $429
2 days ago
San Francisco – New York
Outbound – Nov 14, 2026
direct
5h 30m Return – Nov 22, 2026
direct
6h 41m $412
yesterday
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to New York
Check out our tips for booking your flight to New York (USA) from San Francisco (USA) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is September, with an average flight ticket price of $103 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of December, October and September.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 21 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Frontier Airlines. A ticket from the airline Frontier Airlines to New York costs on average $336.
The airlines that offer the most flights are American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue.
Price of flight tickets from San Francisco to New York
Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from $181 to $553
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $376
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of September
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: September
info departure city :
San Francisco, USA
airport :
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
local time :
San Francisco is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In San Francisco, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 18°C, with a minimum of 16°C and a maximum of 24°C.
The city of San Francisco has 1 airport(s): San Francisco
destination info :
New York, USA
airports :
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
West 30th St. Heliport (JRA)
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Skyports Spb. (QNY)
East 34th St. Heliport (TSS)
Downtown Manhattan Heliport (JRB)
Teterboro Airport (TEB)
local time :
New York is in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In New York, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 17°C, with a minimum of 14°C and a maximum of 20°C.
The city of New York (NYC) has 7 airport(s): John F. Kennedy, West 30th St. Heliport, LaGuardia, Skyports Spb., East 34th St. Heliport, Downtown Manhattan Heliport and Teterboro
Useful info about New York
What is the least touristic period to go to New York?
If you want to visit New York during the least touristic period, choose the month of October.
What is the most popular time to travel to New York?
In New York, the most popular month is December. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from San Francisco to New York?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 21 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 4 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 1% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from San Francisco to New York is Wednesday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between San Francisco and New York?
When you leave, you can leave from San Francisco, and you will arrive at Newark Liberty, John F. Kennedy, LaGuardia or Stewart.
How to reach San Francisco airport from the city centre?
This information is not available at this time.
Are there other means of transportation to go from San Francisco to New York?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between San Francisco and New York?
In summer, the average temperature is 24°C in New York and 17°C in San Francisco. The average rainfall in summer is 134 mm in New York and 2 mm in San Francisco. In summer, it is warmer in New York and it rains less in San Francisco. In winter, it is colder in San Francisco and it rains more in New York.
