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The lowest prices found within the past 7 days from San Francisco to New York were £135 for one-way flights and for return flights, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to New York & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
SJC
Destination airport IATA code
NYC
Number of flight options
1
Average flight time
8 hours 41 mins

New York JFK Flight Information

Traveling From
San Francisco
Origin Airport IATA Code
SJC
Traveling To
New York
Destination Airport IATA Code
NYC
Number of Airlines Serving
32
Available Airlines
Alaska Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United
Distance
4152 km
Direct Flight Time
5 35
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between San Francisco and New York?
There are a couple of different routes available from San Francisco to New York. The first one is SFO to New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.). There are multiple airline companies, including Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways, that service this route. Your second option is SFO to Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR). It’s likely you’ll be travelling with United Airlines or JetBlue Airways on this trip.
How long is a direct flight from San Francisco to New York?
The journey of 2,600 miles from San Francisco to New York takes about 5 hours and 34 minutes, but can sometimes pass as quickly as 5 hours and 25 minutes. Family break or romantic getaway? Leisurely or active? Whatever your holiday style, travel to your destination the stress-free way by flying direct.
What are the best airports for San Francisco to New York flights?
As there are several ways to fly from San Francisco to New York, we thought you might be curious to discover which routes are the most popular:

  • SFO to New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia) - 444 flights per week
  • SJC to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) - 199 flights per week
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Newark Airport - 148 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from San Francisco to New York?
The route between San Francisco and New York is a busy one, so you have a good range of flights to choose from. If you don’t know where to start, here are the six most popular airlines to check out:

  • Delta with 1,476 flights every month.
  • United Airlines with 1,272 flights every month.
  • American Airlines with 1,107 flights every month.
  • Southwest Airlines with 733 flights every month.
  • Alaska Airlines with 473 flights every month.
  • JetBlue with 342 flights every month.

How many flights are there from San Francisco to New York?
Spontaneous getaways can be lots of fun. With around 63 flights running from San Francisco to New York every day, you’ll be able to pick the time that works for you.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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To find the cheapest flights from San Francisco to New York, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between San Francisco to New York is . In the current list of deals available, prices start at and can rise to for return flights.  

Find the best flight from San Francisco to New York  

Every day between San Francisco and New York, 103 flights from 32 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with JAL, LOT Polish Airlines, Icelandair, Delta Air Lines, Air Serbia, Gol, Qantas, Iberia, Korean Air, Singapore Airlines, Gulf Air, American Airlines, KLM, Qatar Airways, Air Europa, Air France, Kenya Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Etihad Airways, JetBlue, LATAM Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Finnair, ITA Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 5hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 4152 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from San Francisco to New York — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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