Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York

One-way fares from $128 · SFO → NYC · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates New York → San Francisco
Cheapest fare
$128

Alaska Airlines · Fri, Nov 13

Cheapest month
November

from $128

Direct flights
Yes

Alaska Airlines and jetBlue

Flight time
5h 22m

4,130 km

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Cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to New York

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $128
  2. December 2026 $135
  3. January 2027 $131
  4. February 2027 $144
  5. March 2027 $186
  6. May 2027 $188
  7. July 2027 $187
  8. September 2027 $182

Cheapest dates in November 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Alaska Airlines
Depart13:50 Fri, Nov 13SFO → JFK 5h 39m · Direct
$128one way, per person
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Alaska Airlines
Depart13:50 Tue, Nov 3SFO → JFK 5h 39m · Direct
$147one way, per person
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Alaska Airlines
Depart13:50 Sat, Nov 7SFO → JFK 5h 39m · Direct
$149one way, per person
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Alaska Airlines
Depart13:50 Tue, Nov 10SFO → JFK 5h 39m · Direct
$154one way, per person
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Alaska Airlines
Depart13:50 Wed, Nov 4SFO → JFK 5h 39m · Direct
$158one way, per person
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Alaska Airlines
Depart13:50 Thu, Nov 5SFO → JFK 5h 39m · Direct
$166one way, per person
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Alaska Airlines
Depart13:50 Fri, Nov 6SFO → JFK 5h 39m · Direct
$166one way, per person
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Alaska Airlines
Depart13:50 Mon, Nov 9SFO → JFK 5h 39m · Direct
$167one way, per person
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About flights from San Francisco to New York

San Francisco (SFO) and New York (NYC) are about 4,130 km apart. Direct flights take around 5h 22m, and recent direct fares were with Alaska Airlines and jetBlue. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $128, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from San Francisco to New York?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $128 with Alaska Airlines, departing Friday, November 13, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $128 to $188.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to New York?

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $128 one way.

Are there direct flights from San Francisco to New York?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Alaska Airlines and jetBlue.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to New York?

A direct flight takes about 5h 22m. San Francisco and New York are around 4,130 km apart.

Which airlines fly from San Francisco to New York?

Recent fares on this route were with Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, jetBlue, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines.

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