Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Manhattan?

Flights from San Francisco to Manhattan usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Manhattan (MHK).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Manhattan?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Francisco to Manhattan.

Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Manhattan pass through?

Most connecting flights from San Francisco to Manhattan pass through Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Manhattan?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from San Francisco to Manhattan. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $600 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $794, a difference of $194. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Manhattan?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from San Francisco to Manhattan changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $506 to $955. That means the highest observed fare was about 88% higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from San Francisco to Manhattan looking right now?

One-way fares from San Francisco to Manhattan are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $573, which is 102% above the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Manhattan?

Manhattan is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Manhattan?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Manhattan typically range from $600 to $794. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $506, on American Airlines.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Manhattan?

American Airlines ($506) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from San Francisco to Manhattan in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Francisco to Manhattan?

Flights via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $627. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Francisco to Manhattan which airport offers the shortest layover?

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) had the shortest average connection time for San Francisco to Manhattan layovers at 4h 19m over the past 3 months.

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Sat, Oct 31 - Thu, Nov 5

8:00 am - 6:12 pmSFO San Francisco-MHK Manhattan

8h 12m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:41 pm - 11:25 pmMHK Manhattan-SFO San Francisco

6h 44m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$506American Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25

12:11 am - 11:17 amSFO San Francisco-MHK Manhattan

9h 06m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:20 pm - 12:44 amMHK Manhattan-SFO San Francisco

9h 24m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$546American Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Thu, Oct 29

2:01 pm - 11:05 pmSFO San Francisco-MHK Manhattan

7h 04m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:42 pm - 11:57 pmMHK Manhattan-SFO San Francisco

7h 15m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$581American Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Thu, Oct 22

12:11 am - 11:17 amSFO San Francisco-MHK Manhattan

9h 06m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:42 pm - 11:06 pmMHK Manhattan-SFO San Francisco

6h 24m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$646American Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Thu, Nov 5

5:45 am - 6:12 pmSFO San Francisco-MHK Manhattan

10h 27m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

6:41 pm - 12:39 amMHK Manhattan-SFO San Francisco

7h 58m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$656American Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 20

12:11 am - 11:17 amSFO San Francisco-MHK Manhattan

9h 06m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

11:48 am - 6:02 pmMHK Manhattan-SFO San Francisco

8h 14m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$688American Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Thu, Nov 5

5:45 am - 6:12 pmSFO San Francisco-MHK Manhattan

10h 27m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

6:41 pm - 12:39 amMHK Manhattan-SFO San Francisco

7h 58m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$716American Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Thu, Oct 29

11:32 am - 11:05 pmSFO San Francisco-MHK Manhattan

9h 33m2 stops Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

6:42 pm - 12:44 amMHK Manhattan-SFO San Francisco

8h 02m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$726American Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 20

12:11 am - 11:17 amSFO San Francisco-MHK Manhattan

9h 06m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

11:48 am - 7:03 pmMHK Manhattan-SFO San Francisco

9h 15m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles

$768American Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25

12:15 pm - 11:59 pmSFO San Francisco-MHK Manhattan

9h 44m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:20 pm - 12:44 amMHK Manhattan-SFO San Francisco

9h 24m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$776American Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Manhattan? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Manhattan departing in october.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Manhattan?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Francisco to Manhattan.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Manhattan?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
Have flight prices from San Francisco to Manhattan changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $506 to $955. That means the highest observed fare was about 88% higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Francisco to Manhattan looking right now?
One-way fares from San Francisco to Manhattan are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $573, which is 102% above the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Manhattan?
Flights from San Francisco to Manhattan usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Manhattan (MHK).
Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Manhattan pass through?
Most connecting flights from San Francisco to Manhattan pass through Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Manhattan?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from San Francisco to Manhattan. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $600 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $794, a difference of $194.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Manhattan?
Manhattan is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Monday flights average $600, about $194 less than Friday fares (24% savings) based on the last 12 months.

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