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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). 2,580 miles, 5h 5m nonstop.

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SFO to JFK at a glance

Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.

Distance
2,580 milesgreat-circle
Typical flight time
5h 5mnonstop, gate to gate
Nonstop airlines
AADLUAB65 airlinesAmerican, Delta, United
Nonstop flights per day
29all airlines combined
Cheapest month
January 2027over the next six months
Best day to fly
Tuesday19% less than Friday
Time difference
3h aheadNew York vs San Francisco

San Francisco to New York

Round trips from $212

Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.

Cheapest month: January 2027

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San Francisco to New York fares by month

Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.

  1. September 2026from Tue, Sep 29$270
  2. October 2026from Tue, Oct 6$238
  3. November 2026from Wed, Nov 18$245
  4. December 2026from Wed, Dec 9$252
  5. January 2027from Tue, Jan 5$212
  6. February 2027from Wed, Feb 3$217

Airlines flying San Francisco to New York

5 airlines fly nonstop with 29 departures a day combined, plus 5 more with one stop.

Connecting options

Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.

Which airport should I use?

San Francisco has 3 airports and New York has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.

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Tips for this route

  • American, Delta, United and JetBlue all fly SFO to JFK nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
  • January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $212; September 2026 is the most expensive at $270 and up, a difference of $58 per traveler.
  • Departing on a Tuesday averages 19% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
  • Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
  • New York is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco. Expect to lose 3 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.

Destination guide

New York: Three airports, five boroughs, endless reasons to go

New York is the most-flown destination in the US, served by JFK, LaGuardia and Newark. Fares are competitive year-round thanks to nonstop service from nearly every major airport, and the subway makes a car unnecessary.

Best time to visit: April–June and September–early November bring mild weather and manageable crowds. December is magical but expensive; January and February have the lowest fares and hotel rates.

Flying the other way? New York to San FranciscoFares, airlines and tips for JFK to SFO.

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San Francisco to New York: common questions

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

A nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to New York (JFK) takes about 5h 5m gate to gate, covering 2,580 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.

Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to JFK?

American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, JetBlue and Alaska Airlines operate nonstop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to New York (JFK), with 29 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAS, MCO and ATL.

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

Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from San Francisco (SFO) to New York (JFK), starting at $212 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.

How far in advance should I book San Francisco to New York flights?

Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and New York?

New York is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco. SFO is on America/Los Angeles time and JFK on America/New York time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.

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