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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to New York

Expected price increase 50%
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Average price per month


  • Low Season: April
  • High Season: February
  • Prices for this route are volatile and fluctuate from month to month.
  • The cheapest flights are usually bought in April, October and July.
  • High season months are March, June and February. However, it's not the rule and you should always search current flight deals.
  • For example, the flight from San Francisco to New York is currently 36% cheaper than average.

Price increase as travel date approaches


  • Flight prices for this route increase by 49% if you book last minute. Hover on the graph above to see for yourself!.
  • To grab the lowest price possible, you should buy your flight around 33 days before departure!
  • Consider booking at least 16 days before departure to increase your chances of getting a low price.
  • Generally, it's safe to book between 90 and 60 days in advance.

San Francisco to New York Flight Information

Flights Depart FromSan Francisco (SFO)
Flights Arriving ToNew York (JFK)
Distance4153.51 km
Current Discount36 %
Average Price $380.74
Good Deal $284.42
Cheapest AirlinesUnited Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Popular AirlinesAlaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, United Airlines, Cape Air, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Breeze Airways
Flight Duration05 hours 32 minutes
Flights Depart From
San Francisco (SFO)
Flights Arrive In
New York (JFK)
Distance
4153.51 km
Flight Duration
05 hours 32 minutes
Current Discount
36 %
Average Price
$380.74
Good Deal
$284.42
Cheapest Airlines
United Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Popular Airlines
Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, United Airlines, Cape Air, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Breeze Airways

Most Reliable Airlines flying to New York

Airline Overall Rating On time arrival Check-in & Boarding Cleanliness Customer Service Food & Beverage Entertainment Legroom Seat Comfort
Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines 4.1 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 3.5 3.5 4.0 4.0
Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines 3.8 4.5 4.0 4.0 4.0 3.5 4.0 3.5 3.5
Sun Country Airlines Sun Country Airlines 3.5 - 4.0 4.0 4.0 3.0 2.5 3.5 3.5
Allegiant Air Allegiant Air 3.3 4.0 4.0 4.0 3.5 2.5 1.5 3.0 3.0
American Airlines American Airlines 3.3 4.0 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.0 3.0 3.5 3.0
United Airlines United Airlines 3.3 4.0 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
Cape Air Cape Air 3.1 - 4.0 4.0 3.5 2.0 1.5 3.0 3.0
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines 2.8 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.0 2.0 1.5 2.5 2.5
Spirit Airlines Spirit Airlines 2.8 4.5 3.0 3.5 3.0 2.0 1.5 2.5 2.5
Breeze Airways Breeze Airways 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
Overall Rating
4.0
On time arrival
4.5
Check-in & Boarding
4.5
Cleanliness
4.5
Customer Service
4.5
Food & Beverage
3.5
Entertainment
3.5
Legroom
4.0
Seat Comfort
4.0
Overall Rating
4.0
On time arrival
4.5
Check-in & Boarding
4.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Food & Beverage
3.5
Entertainment
4.0
Legroom
3.5
Seat Comfort
3.5
Overall Rating
3.5
On time arrival
-
Check-in & Boarding
4.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Food & Beverage
3.0
Entertainment
2.5
Legroom
3.5
Seat Comfort
3.5
Overall Rating
3.5
On time arrival
4.0
Check-in & Boarding
4.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
3.5
Food & Beverage
2.5
Entertainment
1.5
Legroom
3.0
Seat Comfort
3.0
Overall Rating
3.5
On time arrival
4.0
Check-in & Boarding
3.5
Cleanliness
3.5
Customer Service
3.5
Food & Beverage
3.0
Entertainment
3.0
Legroom
3.5
Seat Comfort
3.0
Overall Rating
3.5
On time arrival
4.0
Check-in & Boarding
3.5
Cleanliness
3.5
Customer Service
3.5
Food & Beverage
3.0
Entertainment
3.0
Legroom
3.0
Seat Comfort
3.0
Overall Rating
3.0
On time arrival
-
Check-in & Boarding
4.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
3.5
Food & Beverage
2.0
Entertainment
1.5
Legroom
3.0
Seat Comfort
3.0
Overall Rating
3.0
On time arrival
3.5
Check-in & Boarding
3.5
Cleanliness
3.5
Customer Service
3.0
Food & Beverage
2.0
Entertainment
1.5
Legroom
2.5
Seat Comfort
2.5
Overall Rating
3.0
On time arrival
4.5
Check-in & Boarding
3.0
Cleanliness
3.5
Customer Service
3.0
Food & Beverage
2.0
Entertainment
1.5
Legroom
2.5
Seat Comfort
2.5
Overall Rating
2.5
On time arrival
2.5
Check-in & Boarding
2.5
Cleanliness
2.5
Customer Service
2.5
Food & Beverage
2.5
Entertainment
2.5
Legroom
2.5
Seat Comfort
2.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long is a direct flight from San Francisco to New York?A direct flight from San Francisco to New York takes roughly 05 hours 32 minutes.
  • How many direct flights are there between San Francisco to New York daily?On average, there are 202 direct flights from San Francisco to New York each day.
  • Which airlines offer cheap airfare from San Francisco to New York?That may change at any time. But in the past 14 days, the cheapest tickets we've found were with United Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier Airlines.
  • Do I need my passport to fly from San Francisco to New York?Nope, not this time.
  • Which airlines fly from San Francisco to New York most often?Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, United Airlines, Cape Air, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Breeze Airways are the top.
  • What's the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to New York?That depends. Recently, the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to New York has been Wednesday. And the cheapest return flight from Wednesday has been. That said, the cheapest departure days are constantly changing.
  • Which airport will I be flying from in San Francisco?When departing from San Francisco you'll be flying out of San Francisco International.
  • Which airport will I be flying from in New York?When departing from New York you'll be flying out of John F Kennedy International.
  • How is Justfly.com so good at finding cheap flights?We've taken an oath of secrecy and vowed never to say. Just kidding. Our team and technology allows us to browse through hundreds of airlines and hundreds of thousands of flights to find the lowest prices. Then we pass the savings on to you.
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  • How many airlines does Justfly.com search to find affordable flights?We typically search over 400 airlines.
  • Can Justfly.com's Price Trend tool really tell me the best time to buy tickets?Absolutely! That's why we've made it accessible to you.
  • Will the price of my flight change?Flight prices and availability change often. To counter this, we update the important data as often as possible every step of the way.
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