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Find cheap flights from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport from $80

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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to LaGuardia (SFO-LGA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to LaGuardia that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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8:43 am - 10:00 pmSFO-LGA
10h 17m1 stop
12:29 pm - 10:59 pmLGA-SFO
13h 30m1 stop
$160Frontier
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Tue, May 7 - Wed, May 15
8:43 am - 10:00 pmSFO-LGA
10h 17m1 stop
6:00 am - 7:50 amLGA-SFO
28h 50m2 stops
$175Frontier
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Tue, May 7 - Wed, May 15
11:59 pm - 11:37 amSFO-LGA
8h 38m1 stop
10:50 pm - 11:02 amLGA-SFO
15h 12m1 stop
$186Frontier
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Tue, May 7 - Wed, May 15
8:28 pm - 4:29 pmSFO-LGA
17h 01m2 stops
12:29 pm - 10:59 pmLGA-SFO
13h 30m1 stop
$189Frontier
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Wed, May 8 - Tue, May 14
11:59 pm - 11:37 amSFO-LGA
8h 38m1 stop
12:29 pm - 10:59 pmLGA-SFO
13h 30m1 stop
$195Frontier
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Sat, May 4 - Tue, May 14
10:47 pm - 2:10 pmSFO-LGA
12h 23m1 stop
3:00 pm - 11:59 pmLGA-SFO
11h 59m1 stop
$284JetBlue
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Wed, May 8 - Sat, May 25
9:25 pm - 8:34 amSFO-LGA
8h 09m1 stop
5:30 pm - 12:45 amLGA-SFO
10h 15m1 stop
$289JetBlue
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Tue, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 21
12:23 pm - 5:00 pmSFO-LGA
25h 37m3 stops
11:39 am - 11:30 amLGA-SFO
26h 51m3 stops
Fri, May 3 - Sat, May 11
8:50 pm - 11:10 pmSFO-LGA
23h 20m1 stop
8:35 am - 11:30 amLGA-SFO
29h 55m3 stops
Fri, May 3 - Sat, May 11
11:11 pm - 9:59 amSFO-LGA
7h 48m1 stop
1:19 pm - 7:49 pmLGA-SFO
9h 30m1 stop
$325American Airlines
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Sun, May 26 - Fri, May 31

Flights from San Francisco to LaGuardia - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to LaGuardia to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from New York LaGuardia Airport, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport is February, where tickets cost $277 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $516 and $499 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 33 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport found on KAYAK was with Frontier for $80. Frontier proposed a round-trip connection from $160 and JetBlue from $284.

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Low season

February

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$80
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 31% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport

When to book flights from San Francisco to LaGuardia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to LaGuardia based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport flights

  • Which is the best way to get to downtown New York from LGA?

    New York lies about 9.6 miles from LaGuardia Airport. Several transportation options connect the two destinations, with the M60 and Q70 SBS buses offering the cheapest travel from all terminals at LGA and stopping on 125th street in Manhattan. The journey lasts about 1h 12min. Still, you can take a taxi if you’re keen to get their in under 38min.

  • Are there car rentals at LaGuardia Airport (LGA)?

    The many car hire agencies at LGA make it possible for arriving passengers to leap into adventure immediately after they land at LGA from SFO. For instance, Avis runs its desk in terminal B, on the upper level. To access it, exit the terminal and proceed to Rental Car Bus Stop area.

  • Which Airline allows pets in the cabin from SFO to LGA?

    Delta Air Lines allows passengers to bring their furry family members like cats and dogs into the cabin when traveling from SFO to LGA. Remember to bring their relevant health certificates and lock them in their cages throughout the trip to restrain them from disturbing other passengers.

  • Are there hotels near LaGuardia Airport?

    If you’re scheduled to arrive late at LaGuardia Airport from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), consider booking a room at one of the hotels that sit close to this property. Fairfield Inn By Marriott New York Laguardia Airport/Astoria is one such hotel, and you’re sure to enjoy free shuttles to and from the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport was $80 for a one-way ticket and $160 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and New York LaGuardia Airport?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    San Francisco and New York LaGuardia Airport are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San Francisco from San Francisco and will be arriving at New York LaGuardia.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and New York LaGuardia Airport, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to New York LaGuardia Airport from San Francisco?

    Chicago is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to New York, Delta or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to New York are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $366 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $393 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York LaGuardia Airport from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New York LaGuardia Airport with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and LGA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New York LaGuardia Airport from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from SFO to New York LaGuardia Airport

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) features numerous lounges run by various airlines such as the Delta Sky Club and American Airlines Admirals Club. In case you’ll be traveling aboard United Airlines, you’ll use Terminal 3. Members of the Admirals Club, as well as holders of registered cards, should locate it in Concourse F. Priority clearance at the security desk await.
  • There are four terminals at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO). All domestic flights use the three smaller terminals, while the main International Terminal is separated from other terminals and serves international flights. A regular AirTrain runs every 5-15 min between the terminals. Still, the distance is walkable.
  • Travelers with excess bags can conveniently leave them behind at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). You can find luggage lockers in the Departures Hall of the International Terminal at your disposal. The maximum allowable storage period is 90 days. Nevertheless, always check with management for any changes.
  • If you want to drop off your car at SFO before leaving for LaGuardia Airport (LGA), you’ll have numerous lots at your disposal. Both short-term and long-term garages sit north of the terminals, and you can access them via a regular AirTrain Blue Line. The service runs at a 5-15 min interval.
  • Families using SFO will be glad to note that the establishment provides lactating and nursing rooms for mothers and their little ones to enjoy. It features about six Mamava pods located in the main International Terminal, and about 13 other suites in terminals 1, 2, and 3. The facilities are equipped with chairs and sinks for moms to breastfeed comfortably.
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Top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to LaGuardia

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to New York. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to LaGuardia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9109 reviews
7.3entertainment
7.9comfort
8.2boarding
8.6crew
7.3food
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I like that we took off on time and arrived a bit early. I like that I could gate check my bag and board early. I don't like how crowded the flight was. I had ok leg room, but could feel every move of the person next to me. And the aisles are very narrow. The gate and flight crews were terrific.

8.0 ExcellentKaren, Apr 2024SFO - JFK
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I like that we took off on time and arrived a bit early. I like that I could gate check my bag and board early. I don't like how crowded the flight was. I had ok leg room, but could feel every move of the person next to me. And the aisles are very narrow. The gate and flight crews were terrific.

The flight was diverted and departed from San Jose instead of San Francisco. This could’ve been executed more smoothly because after arriving in San Jose it seemed like nothing was being processed correctly as needed for the gate agents to do their jobs well and the flight to leave on time

Excellent service and prices. I was not award of inflight entertainment.

Both flights from NYC to SFO were delayed more than an hour. No wifi, no screens/movies etc. The crew was nice.

They gave me a seat with extra leg room. But they didn't offer me anything to drink, just because it was an hour flight

flight delayed 2ish hours; status updates easily could have been conveyed in a more timely manner

Temperature was very cold. seat was uncomfortable bc headrest did not work properly - the earflaps would not move.

Alaska airlines is the best. Best customer service, crew, and value for money.

Alaska airlines was good! Friendly staff, good communication and respectful. The alaska airlines help in everyway they can

I have taken 4 Alaska flights in the past 3 weeks and every single flight was delayed. They give you a $12 voucher for airport food, sometimes too late, after you’ve already eaten. That might get you a bagel. Reservations, rentals, etc have to be cancelled with no repercussions. Will be avoiding Alaska if possible.

Horrible. First delta flight was delayed. I ran to my connecting flight and arrived to the gate 13 mins before departure. I told the gate agent “I’m here”, she told me flight was closed while giving my already confirmed seat to an stand by passenger. I said again “madam, I’m here with my confirmed seat” and she said “no you’re not here@ and gave two stand by people a boarding pass and let them board. I asked “madam, why do you do that?”, and she repeated “you’re not here”. That was very rude. I’m disappointed of delta. It used to have a good customer service. Things have changed, but not for good.

full flihgt but crew and passengers all helped eachother we landed early! however we then had to wait 40 minutes on the tarmac to get into the gate there were people trying get connecting flights, assume its an airport issue but still frustrating

You need to be a hacker to get the (Free) WiFi

Do not get fooled by the term “Delta One” flat bed! The seats were super narrow. The ottoman for the feet was so narrow that when you recline the seat in flat bed position, you can only fit one foot in the 8” width space. There was only 1 flight attendant for First Class. The breakfast took 2 hours to get served. Instead of offering French Toast, the served bread pudding. The champagne with orange juice or Mimosa tasted terrible. Almost all the movies offered were ridiculously old. For a long flight from San Francisco to NY, it was frustrating! I DO NOT RECOMMEND this flight!!!

Really big guy next to me Attendants moved him to an open row

the entertainment for the flight from DAL-LGA was not available.

It was a very smooth ride. Not sure on a flight departing at midnight can be much better but it was late arriving and I had an early day so really just the logistics.

The plane was frigid, and leaked water from the ceiling all over me and my seat.

Pros: "Not much"
Cons: "Crew kept bumping me in flight. Deplaning took too long."
Cons: "No social distancing at all while boarding and exiting the plane you must keeplpeople in their seats !!! I love your airline although I usually just pick the best deal but it’s always a pleasure when that option is also delta"

great flight. Pilot was communicative, flight attendants were excellent. Really nice experience except my tv didn’t work.

Overall, the flight was better than the flight I took to go to Florida, which had a bunch of problems. The crew is really nice and the plane was new so it had a small problem when we were on the runway, but the flight itself was great. They even made some time back up, which is always a good thing.

Everything was good except for deplaning in NY. Took way too long!!

Jet Blue keeps getting iit wrong. 4 hour mechanical delay followed by terrible boarding experience. This is my third horrific jet blue flight in 2024. I am going to try to avoid this loser in the sky

no wifi and the aircraft was very old with tiny 4” screens.

I really liked the way snacks and drinks were available throughout the flight!!! The flight attendants were also all fantastic!

After we landed, we were held on the plane for 30 minutes. There was no one at the gate once we landed and we forced to sit on a plan that had already over an hour delayed.

Flawless trip. Pilot came out and introduced himself, welcomed everyone, made a light joke to put everyone at ease. Arrived quite early.

JetBlue's check-in was great, but there was an in-flight flight attendant who was very rude and unkind. I didn't realize that the bathrooms were already locked 30 mins prior to landing and needed to use the restroom. Instead of politely asking me to return, she rudely told me, 'No, bathrooms are locked! Go back to your seat!' The flight was more than an hour delay, which made me almost miss my connecting flight. I understand the reasoning, but the action they took to get a hold of maintenance was time consuming. It took them so long to get a hold of maintenance and for maintenance to get started. Most importantly, my 3 checked baggages are missing! I'm writing this review 3 days after my arrival to the Philippines, and my 3 checked baggages, where my wedding dress is, are all missing!

Safe takeoff and landing Better snacks and coffee. Headphones for the TV monitors.

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

Wheelchair assistance was not complete. The person left me at the departure gate without informing the groundstaff of my requirements. I had to walk to the departure counter to ask for help to reach the plane door. The crew informed me that in future they were not allowed to help passengers like me, senior citizen and Wheelchair passenger with placing their carry on bags in the overhead compartments!

Airline did not explain reasons why flight was delayed two hours. Explanations were badly needed and rarely provided. Problem seemed to clearly be the airline’s fault and not the fault of the weather or airport.

Very uncomfortable seats and seat backs, and I am only 5’9”. Delayed due to crew issues, spent a long time with no ventilation. Teeny overhead bins. Wifi worked well. Arrived safely.

I was delighted that we were able to get on the 4:40 pm flight rather than our original booking at 6:55 pm!! Other than that, the flight was comfortable and landed early😊

Our flight was delayed many times throughout the day. The final delay was about 8 hours. I spent time in line to speak to someone at their understaffed desk, and also spent time waiting online and then chatting with a service rep. None of the United employees were any help at all. I desperately wanted to go get rest and possibly re-book my trip but I was denied any compensation or voucher for a hotel. I was repeatedly told it was not United's fault and therefore they had no compensation to offer. Overall, a cold and callous experience.

Paid WiFi was only available for a few minutes. Avoid at all costs.

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

No meal on a cross country flight? SFO-MiA is pretty much the definition of a coast to coast flight. No meal provided. Sky high wi-fi rates too. Stop nickel and diming your customers.

Cut off carry ons, had to check, got on and there was plenty of bin space. Disappointing.

One of the worst flights I have ever taken Delayed over an hour without communication from the crew; very scary Entertainment not working Crew NASTY cabin cold

The flight landed at LAX we were then bussed to collect our bags. That process took nearly as long as the flight. Luckily we weren't in a hurry!

My first time flying American Airlines, my first flight to CLT was wonderful and flight attendants was nice and had great customer service. My second flight from CLT to NY was very delayed due to whatever reason the crew was not greeting other than that I’m rate 8 .

Ther is no fly,over book .and they let out in San pedro sula ,antil Monday 2 of October 2023

it was a nightmare of a trip. multiple delays, dirty bathrooms, long wait in tarmac, ran out of fuel diverting flight. on and all over 4 hour delay!

19 hr delay requiring a change to red eye. No lounge access without paying. Loss of seat upgrade fee.

Pros: "Gate agent was great"
Cons: "They didn’t have a pilot assigned to our flight. Had to wait 3 hours for a pilot to arrive. 😞. Thank goodness I wasn’t in a hurry to get to my destination."

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to New York found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/7Tue
1 stopFrontier
10h 17mSFO-LGA
$80
5/4Sat
1 stopFrontier
8h 38mSFO-LGA
$85
8/12Mon
1 stopJetBlue
8h 09mSFO-LGA
$112
5/11Sat
1 stopJetBlue
10h 43mSFO-LGA
$142
6/3Mon
1 stopDelta
7h 03mSFO-LGA
$153
5/10Fri
1 stopUnited Airlines
7h 24mSFO-LGA
$173
5/2Thu
1 stopDelta
7h 00mSFO-LGA
$188
9/23Mon
1 stopUnited Airlines
7h 55mSFO-LGA
$203
5/22Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
7h 53mSFO-LGA
$207
6/1Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
8h 04mSFO-LGA
$208

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to LaGuardia

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to New York that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/24Wed
multi-stopFrontier
10h 17mSFO-LGA
5/1Wed
multi-stopFrontier
13h 30mLGA-SFO
$207
4/23Tue
multi-stopFrontier
10h 17mSFO-LGA
4/27Sat
multi-stopFrontier
13h 30mLGA-SFO
$233
4/24Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 03mSFO-LGA
1/27Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 00mLGA-SFO
$411
4/24Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 03mSFO-LGA
1/27Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 20mLGA-SFO
$412
4/24Wed
multi-stopDelta
7h 00mSFO-LGA
5/4Sat
multi-stopDelta
9h 57mLGA-SFO
$461
4/24Wed
multi-stopDelta
7h 00mSFO-LGA
5/2Thu
multi-stopDelta
8h 46mLGA-SFO
$481
4/22Mon
multi-stopJetBlue
8h 05mSFO-LGA
4/26Fri
multi-stopJetBlue
10h 06mLGA-SFO
$523
4/22Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 59mSFO-LGA
5/6Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 41mLGA-SFO
$569
4/22Mon
multi-stopJetBlue
10h 52mSFO-LGA
4/28Sun
multi-stopJetBlue
10h 08mLGA-SFO
$585
4/21Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 05mSFO-LGA
4/29Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 11mLGA-SFO
$623

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San Francisco - New York LaGuardia Airport Flights

Departure:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Destination:

New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)United States

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New York LaGuardia Airport - San Francisco

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