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$181 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$330
Typical prices: $317-$579
Southwest
Tue 8/4Wed 8/12
SFO - LGA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$181
Typical prices: $192-$289
United Airlines
Fri 7/31
SFO - LGA • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $330 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San Francisco and LaGuardia. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $169 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 18m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 30% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to LaGuardia

Tue, Aug 4 - Wed, Aug 12
Southwest Logo
7:25 pm - 8:10 am
SFO
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LGA
9h 45m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
1:25 pm - 10:05 pm
LGA
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SFO
11h 40m
1 stop
$330Southwest
Thu, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 20
Frontier Logo
10:10 pm - 4:14 pm
SFO
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LGA
15h 04m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:18 am - 7:03 pm
LGA
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SFO
15h 45m
1 stop
$331Frontier
Sun, Sep 20 - Mon, Sep 28
United Airlines Logo
11:14 pm - 9:39 am
SFO
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LGA
7h 25m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:29 pm - 12:59 am
LGA
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SFO
8h 30m
1 stop
$332United Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 17
Southwest Logo
11:15 am - 10:55 pm
SFO
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LGA
8h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
10:20 am - 5:55 pm
LGA
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SFO
10h 35m
2 stops
$333Southwest
Mon, Aug 10 - Fri, Aug 14
United Airlines Logo
10:38 pm - 9:13 am
SFO
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LGA
7h 35m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:29 pm - 12:50 am
LGA
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SFO
8h 21m
1 stop
$335United Airlines
Sat, Aug 15 - Tue, Aug 18
Frontier Logo
11:05 pm - 4:14 pm
SFO
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LGA
14h 09m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:18 am - 7:03 pm
LGA
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SFO
15h 45m
1 stop
$336Frontier
Sun, Sep 27 - Fri, Oct 2
Southwest Logo
11:05 pm - 9:40 am
SFO
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LGA
7h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:15 am - 12:20 pm
LGA
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SFO
8h 05m
1 stop
$337Southwest
Mon, Sep 7 - Sat, Sep 12
Delta Logo
10:59 pm - 10:41 am
SFO
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LGA
8h 42m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 3:49 pm
LGA
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SFO
8h 49m
1 stop
$338Delta
Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Sep 30
Southwest Logo
6:40 am - 8:10 pm
SFO
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LGA
10h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:25 am - 2:40 pm
LGA
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SFO
10h 15m
2 stops
$339Southwest
Thu, Sep 24 - Fri, Oct 2
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 3:17 pm
SFO
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LGA
7h 17m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:22 am
LGA
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SFO
8h 22m
1 stop
$340United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to LaGuardia flights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport?

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 New York LaGuardia Airport departing in August.

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 round-trip 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 January, where tickets cost $297 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $531 and $432 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$181
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 35% increase in price.
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport was $181 for a one-way ticket and $330 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 SkyTeam 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, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to New York are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $430 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $427 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco 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.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to LaGuardia

 
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7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4243 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
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Flight was delayed, full flight and I had to change gates. Southwest flights are always late later in the day.

4.0 OkaySteven, Jun 2026
ONT - LAS
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Flight was delayed, full flight and I had to change gates. Southwest flights are always late later in the day.

Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

Comfortable. Easy. No problems. Just wish they had gf options for snacks.

The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

Terrible. Even though there’s assigned seating now, they are still the slowest boarding airline of anyone.

It was good from LAX to Phoenix, But the connection in Phoenix to Tulsa was not that great. The staff on both flights were great. The choice of free entertainment was ok nothing to brag about. The 45 min delay because of some electrical issue wasn't great from Phoenix to Tulsa. We sat there with hardly any air, The seat I had was between windows so the side of the plane pushed in on you. My being a bigger man it then made the seating area uncomfortable. The seats on the plane had no power to connect to recharge your phone or anything. I would recommend that they should look into a slot or clamp to hold your phone to enjoy while watching the entertainment choices hands-free. Also make it possible to raise the inner seat by the window be able to raise the arm rest up to make more room for larger people to set more comfortably. I would also say other then that stop price gouging the airfare or nickel and diming everything. Not fair for people having to fly for emergencies and be paying for higher prices due to the season or holidays. Your making your money either way and the cost of flying is still going to be the same regardless if there's 100 people or 200 people.

Had a great flight. Delayed takeoff, but comfortable. Snacks were good.

Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

flight was delayed 4+ hours. there was really no understanding of why? weather? the last hour of delay was post boarding. pilot seat was broken. was that the real reason? nonetheless, long day of inconveniences.

Horrible. Faucet in sink not working, wifi not working. Didn’t bring food or snacks

Gate agent showed up 20 minutes before boarding and was not at all friendly. Had to take this flight due to the one on the day before being cancelled and any later options were already full with long standby lists. Despite having paid for Delta Comfort seats, Delta did not allow me (or anyone) to choose their seat. The agent assigned them for everyone just prior to boarding. Self seat selection was allowed on the original flight. Flight staff was great - very friendly.

Be on time? When not on time a circling for over an hour offer more than 1 bag of chips to the passengers? It was a 7 hour flight by the time we got done.

Five hour delays every hour, I wish it were all at once

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

Left /arrived on time. Decent seat space. Like the wifi/plugs and entertainment. Windows and tray table were kinda gross. Attendants didn't start snack service til 40mins before landing. Two rows before us, captain came on to say there's turbulence and recalled staff to seats. So, no drink/snack. Later, attendants didn't stop to see if we had trash nor even look our way. Felt invisible! Almost all pilot announcements were not only unintelligible, but so quiet. We had no idea what she said.

Gate agent was unhelpful for handicapped boarding. Flight attendant seemed untrained.

Very easy to use and convenient, you can perform any action within the same portal

The baggage belt was not updated on the Delta App and was displayed on the wrong belt board. Was not expecting this to happen.

Lost one piece of luggage even though I checked in 2.5 hours before the flight

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

This flight moved Gates several times in a short time period, from B to C, which required a substantial walk or rail ride. Then the flight was delayed more than 2 hours and the food was subpar compared to other flights.

Flight was delayed multiple times without giving any particular reason and the only thing that was communicated was that 'Aircraft is getting ready'. I was stuck at SFO airport for 15 hours and finally took Southwest Airlines flight back home to Dallas.

I was not clear if food was offered or not.

Significant delays on my trip to Chicago and my trip back to NY

Agency very bad had to cancelled my booking too many changes in the flight changed my flight to 1 week

Our flight from JFK to Madrid was delayed. We had to go from one side of the Madrid airport (Terminal 4s to the far end of terminal 4 - Gate K98) to our gate in less than 30 minutes. Put passport control and security/baggage check and that’s very hard unless you’re Usain Bolt. I called Iberia Airlines and the telephone customer service told me that I was going to have to pay to re-book. Luckily the help desk in the airport (who was dealing with dozens of people from the same JFK-Madrid flight) did not charge us extra to reschedule to a flight 8 hours later. They also gave us a voucher for breakfast and lunch. Glad the actual person at the airport had some actual sense.

Take-off delayed an hour because of a missing flight officer, so,arrived in Charlotte lates causing many passengers to miss connections. Otherwise a very good flight, safe and comfortable, with an excellent professional crew.

Terrible steward... Plane was quite empty... I asked to move "back" in the plane and the steward said no... Unnecessary power trip of mediocre people.

Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

It was really a terrific experience both going and returning on AA. Staff and crew were professional.

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

A 630departure flight Delayed 6hours! They changed my gate, I moved to the new gate. Had our flight on the screen for 12noon departure. I go get above to eat, check screen again and the flight was gone, no notice no announcement, nothing!! They sent my bag on the flight I wasn’t on, got it back to me 3days later. Thank goodness they did refund my money but I will NEVER fly them again.

Plane and crew on board were fine. Everything else was terrible.

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

This airline sucks. They offer low rates then charge you for everything, the app does not work well, the seats are the most uncomfortable. Maintenance issues on the flight, and you still have to sit through their credit card commercials. People are nice enough but does not make up for overall poor experience.

Disaster. They lied every step of the way. We ended up being delayed due to crew and then allegedly abandoned the flight because of a curfew at LGA. No rebooking to LGA at any reasonable time. No hotel. No meal vouchers. Had to sleep in the airport and fly to Newark instead. Will never fly Frontier again.

My first flight was delayed 5 hours. The 2nd flight was canceled til the next day and the never even tried to compensate for it. Worse I was delayed again on the flight the rebooked me on.

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