Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York from €120

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Alaska Airlines Logo
21:19 - 06:03
SFO
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EWR
5h 44mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:00 - 18:09
EWR
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SFO
12h 09m
1 stop
€242Alaska Airlines
Tue, 5 May - Wed, 6 May
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07:00 - 15:39
SFO
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EWR
5h 39mdirect
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 09:30
EWR
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SFO
6h 30mdirect
€244United Airlines
Tue, 28 Apr - Sat, 2 May
United Airlines Logo
23:05 - 07:50
SFO
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EWR
5h 45mdirect
United Airlines Logo
18:00 - 21:24
EWR
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SFO
6h 24mdirect
€245United Airlines
Mon, 27 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
United Airlines Logo
16:10 - 00:56
SFO
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EWR
5h 46mdirect
United Airlines Logo
07:05 - 10:25
EWR
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SFO
6h 20mdirect
€246United Airlines
Mon, 4 May - Sat, 9 May
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:14 - 23:59
SFO
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EWR
10h 45m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
17:58 - 21:27
EWR
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SFO
6h 29mdirect
€247Alaska Airlines
Wed, 27 May - Thu, 4 Jun
Alaska Airlines Logo
21:19 - 06:03
SFO
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EWR
5h 44mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
16:31 - 23:01
EWR
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SFO
9h 30m
1 stop
€247Alaska Airlines
Tue, 28 Apr - Thu, 7 May
United Airlines Logo
23:59 - 08:37
SFO
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EWR
5h 38mdirect
United Airlines Logo
08:20 - 11:19
EWR
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SFO
5h 59mdirect
€248United Airlines
Tue, 15 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
United Airlines Logo
14:30 - 23:17
SFO
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EWR
5h 47mdirect
United Airlines Logo
12:30 - 15:41
EWR
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SFO
6h 11mdirect
€249United Airlines
Wed, 22 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
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22:35 - 07:00
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EWR
5h 25mdirect
United Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:59
EWR
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SFO
5h 59mdirect
€250United Airlines
Wed, 27 May - Thu, 4 Jun
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:00 - 23:29
SFO
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EWR
11h 29m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:23 - 21:56
EWR
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SFO
6h 33mdirect
€251Alaska Airlines
Tue, 5 May - Fri, 8 May

Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to New York

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on San Francisco to New York flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
5 May
SFO21:19San Francisco
5h 44m
EWR06:03Newark
6 May
EWR09:00Newark
12h 09m
1 stop
SFO18:09San Francisco
€242
Alaska Airlines
27 May
SFO10:14San Francisco
10h 45m
1 stop
EWR23:59Newark
4 Jun
EWR17:58Newark
6h 29m
SFO21:27San Francisco
€247
Alaska Airlines
28 Apr
SFO21:19San Francisco
5h 44m
EWR06:03Newark
7 May
EWR16:31Newark
9h 30m
1 stop
SFO23:01San Francisco
€247

Delta flights from San Francisco to New York

Our best Delta deals on San Francisco to New York flight tickets
Delta
22 Apr
SFO22:55San Francisco
6h 46m
1 stop
EWR08:41Newark
29 Apr
EWR07:15Newark
7h 50m
1 stop
SFO12:05San Francisco
€243
Delta
27 Apr
SFO22:35San Francisco
7h 54m
1 stop
EWR09:29Newark
29 Apr
EWR07:15Newark
7h 50m
1 stop
SFO12:05San Francisco
€265
Delta
1 May
SFO19:15San Francisco
7h 45m
1 stop
EWR06:00Newark
5 May
EWR10:39Newark
9h 18m
1 stop
SFO16:57San Francisco
€269

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San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

21:19-06:03

Nonstop5h 44m

Newark

Wed 6/5

09:00-18:09

1 stop12h 09m

€242

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

07:00-15:39

Nonstop5h 39m

Newark

Sat 2/5

06:00-09:30

Nonstop6h 30m

€244

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Mon 27/4

23:05-07:50

Nonstop5h 45m

Newark

Wed 29/4

18:00-21:24

Nonstop6h 24m

€245

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Mon 4/5

16:10-00:56

Nonstop5h 46m

Newark

Sat 9/5

07:05-10:25

Nonstop6h 20m

€246

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Wed 27/5

10:14-23:59

1 stop10h 45m

Newark

Thu 4/6

17:58-21:27

Nonstop6h 29m

€247

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

21:19-06:03

Nonstop5h 44m

Newark

Thu 7/5

16:31-23:01

1 stop9h 30m

€247

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Tue 15/9

23:59-08:37

Nonstop5h 38m

Newark

Wed 30/9

08:20-11:19

Nonstop5h 59m

€248

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Wed 22/4

14:30-23:17

Nonstop5h 47m

Newark

Thu 30/4

12:30-15:41

Nonstop6h 11m

€249
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Wed 27/5

22:35-07:00

Nonstop5h 25m

Newark

Thu 4/6

07:00-09:59

Nonstop5h 59m

€250

San FranciscoNewark

SFO - EWR

SFOEWR

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

09:00-23:29

1 stop11h 29m

Newark

Fri 8/5

18:23-21:56

Nonstop6h 33m

€251

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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 January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to New York from San Francisco, with most prices found around €264. If you aren’t able to travel to New York during the month of January, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of €280.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to New York?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to New York is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as €276. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Thursday because tickets tend to average around €548. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to New York.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to New York?

Flying to New York from San Francisco in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as €276 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Try not to purchase tickets at midday because they tend to be around €548. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to New York flight route?

Fly from San Francisco to Newark for the best San Francisco - New York flight prices

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 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New York for around €334 when searching weeks before you fly. 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 €293 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to New York flights?

There is only 1 cabin class 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.

Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to New York flights?

You could potentially save up to 4% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to New York flight.

How have San Francisco to New York flight prices changed over time?

As of April 2026, prices for San Francisco to New York flights are approximately 15% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to New York

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Francisco to New York according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap San Francisco to New York (SFO to NYC) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from San Francisco to New York

Fastest flight time

5h 41m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in New York

3 airports
The fastest flight from San Francisco to New York takes 5h 41m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to New York every day.
There are 3 airports in New York. From San Francisco there are direct flights to Newark (EWR).

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to New York

  • How far is San Francisco to New York by plane?

    San Francisco and New York are 4125.0 km apart from one another. By plane, this route typically takes 5h 41m.

  • 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 are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to New York?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to 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?

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