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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to New York
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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and New York?
What is the cheapest month to fly to New York?
The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to New York from San Francisco, with most prices found around $502. The month of March is another great option to travel to New York, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around $540.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to New York?
According to our data, Friday is the cheapest day to fly to New York from San Francisco. The lowest ticket price found for a Friday departure recently was $619. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to depart from San Francisco because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around $850.
What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to New York?
Our data shows that the cheapest San Francisco to New York flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to New York in the afternoon for as low as $0. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to New York is in the morning when prices are around $805.
What is the cheapest San Francisco to New York flight route?
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How far in advance should I book a flight to New York?
You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New York from San Francisco when booking 16 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New York for around $663 when searching 16 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New York from San Francisco for as low as $578 on momondo.
What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to New York flights?
There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to New York flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.
How many flights depart from San Francisco to New York on average per day?
As of April 2025, 112 flights take off from San Francisco and land in New York each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 07:00, with 58% of daily flights taking off at midday.
How many flights depart from San Francisco to New York on average per week?
785 flights are operational weekly from San Francisco to New York as of April 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Tue, with 20% of flights per week taking off on this day.
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How far is San Francisco to New York by plane?
The straight-line distance from San Francisco to New York is 4125.5 km. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 5h 19m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to New York?
Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to New York were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to New York?
The number of operators available for flights from San Francisco Airport to New York is 1 as of April 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to New York?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to New York.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New York?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to New York may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at New York. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from San Francisco to New York?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from San Francisco to New York is Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 (20.72% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A321 (sharklets) (16.23%), Boeing 777 (12.72%), and Boeing 757-200 (10.52%).
What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to New York?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from San Francisco to New York is Alaska Airlines (100% of total bookings).
Best airlines flying from San Francisco to New York
Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from San Francisco to New York with momondo
| Airline | Rating | Free cancellation | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PriceFrom $281 | Free cancellation | Rating 8.0 9,871 reviews |
Alaska Airlines Flights From San Francisco to New York
The lowest priced Alaska Airlines flight from San Francisco to New York from the last 72 hours was $179. Generally, Alaska Airlines has 14 flights on this route every week with an average price of $408. Alaska Airlines is rated 8.0/10 by our users.
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momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and agents so you can find and book the best deal on flights from San Francisco to New York . Millions of users trust and use momondo every year so you are in good hands.
Can I find flights from San Francisco to New York with flexible booking policies on momondo?
All flight searches from San Francisco to New York on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.
How can momondo help me find flights from San Francisco to New York?
Once all potential San Francisco to New York flight options are in front of you, momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times amongst many other options.
I’m not ready to book a flight from San Francisco to New York right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?
If you are not ready to book a flight from San Francisco to New York now, use our insights above to find helpful tips or alternatively set up a price alert, where momondo will track prices on flights to New York and let you know when they change.