San Francisco to New York Flight Overview

The distance between San Francisco and New York is approximately 4,132.91km. The average flight time between San Francisco and New York is 5 hours 39 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. November is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
₹ 11,105
Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines SFO-NYC 9h 51m · 1 stop Mon, Aug 31
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Cheapest return
₹ 22,124
American Airlines American Airlines SFO-NYC 8h 7m · 2 stops Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 7
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Best time to book
September
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
4,132.91km
Flight distance
5h 39m
Average flight time

Find the cheapest direct flight options from San Francisco to New York over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from ₹ 13,057 and round-trip tickets from ₹ 25,632.

Airlines operating flights from San Francisco to New York

Choose from 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to New York, including Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Delta Air Lines currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
Alaska Airlines logo Alaska Airlines
United Airlines logo United Airlines
Delta Air Lines logo Delta Air Lines
Jetblue Airways logo Jetblue Airways
Frontier Airlines logo Frontier Airlines
American Airlines logo American Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from San Francisco to New York according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from San Francisco to New York

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from San Francisco to New York?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from San Francisco to New York in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to New York is September, with an average price of ₹ 15,949. The most expensive month is usually June, with average prices reaching ₹ 30,021.

₹ 30,021
₹ 22,985
₹ 15,949
₹ 8,913
    Cheapest
  • ₹ 28,050
    Aug
  • ₹ 15,949
    Sep
  • ₹ 18,836
    Oct
  • ₹ 23,737
    Nov
  • ₹ 23,359
    Dec
  • ₹ 17,107
    Jan
  • ₹ 22,438
    Feb
  • ₹ 21,196
    Mar
  • ₹ 23,757
    Apr
  • ₹ 20,585
    May
  • ₹ 30,021
    Jun
  • ₹ 27,184
    Jul

What is the cheapest month for return flights from San Francisco to New York?

Average price of return flights from San Francisco to New York purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, October is often the cheapest month for fly from San Francisco to New York, with an average price of ₹ 35,179. July is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as ₹ 71,054.

₹ 71,054
₹ 53,117
₹ 35,179
₹ 17,242
    Cheapest
  • ₹ 36,702
    Aug
  • ₹ 37,350
    Sep
  • ₹ 35,179
    Oct
  • ₹ 48,151
    Nov
  • ₹ 48,226
    Dec
  • ₹ 37,584
    Jan
  • ₹ 37,703
    Feb
  • ₹ 43,569
    Mar
  • ₹ 42,431
    Apr
  • ₹ 54,512
    May
  • ₹ 62,035
    Jun
  • ₹ 71,054
    Jul

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from San Francisco to New York?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from San Francisco to New York on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to New York is Tuesday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Sunday as fares are usually the highest.

₹ 30,777
₹ 27,090
₹ 23,403
₹ 19,716
  • ₹ 24,587
    Mon
  • ₹ 23,403
    Tue
  • ₹ 24,245
    Wed
  • ₹ 28,603
    Thu
  • ₹ 28,095
    Fri
  • ₹ 25,627
    Sat
  • ₹ 30,777
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from San Francisco (SFO) to New York (NYC)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Delta Air Lines offers one-way fares as low as ₹ 11,105 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SFO to LGA on Mon, Aug 31), while American Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from ₹ 22,124 departing on Mon, Oct 5 and returning on Wed, Oct 7.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from San Francisco to New York with the following airlines, including: Alaska Airlines United Airlines Jetblue Airways Delta Air Lines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 5 hours 39 minutes to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to New York (NYC).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to New York is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 90 flight per week flying from San Francisco to New York. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA2416 (01:09)
  • To find best deals on flights from San Francisco to New York, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Aug 31, with one-way flights priced at just ₹ 11,105.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Delta Air Lines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for New York travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to New York is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in New York, with San Francisco International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport (SFO-JFK) is by far the most common option on this route: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) LaGuardia Airport (LGA) New York Skyports Seaplane Base (NYS) New York Stewart International Airport (SWF).
  • The time difference between New York and San Francisco is 3h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from San Francisco to New York is ₹ 25,345. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from San Francisco to New York is ₹ 47,161. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter San Francisco and New York, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Jetblue Airways and Frontier Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from San Francisco to New York. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from San Francisco to New York

Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from San Francisco to New York?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from San Francisco to New York on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from San Francisco to New York is Alaska Airlines, with an average fare of ₹ 25,462.

₹ 20,832
₹ 25,462
₹ 30,093
₹ 34,723
₹ 39,353
Alaska Airlines
₹ 25,462
Alaska Airlines
Jetblue Airways
₹ 26,480
Jetblue Airways
Hawaiian Airlines
₹ 26,636
Hawaiian Airlines
Delta Air Lines
₹ 29,578
Delta Air Lines
American Airlines
₹ 36,142
American Airlines
United Airlines
₹ 39,353
United Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from San Francisco to New York?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from San Francisco to New York on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from San Francisco to New York is United Airlines, operating 133 flights per week.

3
46
90
133
United Airlines
133
United Airlines
Air New Zealand
84
Air New Zealand
Virgin Australia
84
Virgin Australia
Virgin Atlantic
47
Virgin Atlantic
Delta Air Lines
47
Delta Air Lines
Qantas Airways
46
Qantas Airways

How many flights fly from San Francisco to New York each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from San Francisco to New York on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from San Francisco to New York are most frequent on Friday, while the fewest flights operate on Tuesday.

764
630
495
361
Highest
614
Mon
495
Tue
594
Wed
636
Thu
764
Fri
646
Sat
675
Sun