SFO - LGA

$193 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport - Compare and Save

1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Save 21% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$346
Typical prices: $290-$444
Frontier
Sun 10/21Sun 10/28
SFO - LGA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$193
Typical prices: $160-$308
Frontier
Thu 11/1
SFO - LGA • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between San Francisco and New York LaGuardia Airport. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
Insights
Insights
When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 44% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
When to travel
Cheapest • 21% price drop
Most popular
Good to know
+1
Good to know
+1
Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $299 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 35m (one-way)
Insights
Insights
Start a new search
KAYAK searches 100s of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to New York LaGuardia Airport!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to LaGuardia (SFO-LGA)

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to LaGuardia

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 7:44 pmSFO  San Francisco-LGA New York LaGuardia
10h 44m2 stops Denver Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
Frontier Logo
6:30 am - 6:19 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-SFO San Francisco
14h 49m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$346Frontier
Fri, Oct 23 - Wed, Oct 28
Frontier Logo
11:59 pm - 7:44 pmSFO  San Francisco-LGA New York LaGuardia
16h 45m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
Frontier Logo
9:29 am - 6:10 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-SFO San Francisco
11h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$347Frontier
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 11:14 pmSFO  San Francisco-LGA New York LaGuardia
9h 34m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:29 am - 6:10 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-SFO San Francisco
11h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$352Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 11:14 pmSFO  San Francisco-LGA New York LaGuardia
9h 34m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:29 am - 6:10 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-SFO San Francisco
11h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$352Multiple Airlines
Mon, Dec 7 - Sat, Dec 12
JetBlue Logo
9:00 pm - 9:02 amSFO  San Francisco-LGA New York LaGuardia
9h 02m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
JetBlue Logo
2:29 pm - 10:24 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-SFO San Francisco
10h 55m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$380JetBlue
Tue, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 12
JetBlue Logo
9:00 pm - 9:02 amSFO  San Francisco-LGA New York LaGuardia
9h 02m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
JetBlue Logo
2:29 pm - 10:24 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-SFO San Francisco
10h 55m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$380JetBlue
Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6
American Airlines Logo
6:01 am - 5:04 pmSFO  San Francisco-LGA New York LaGuardia
8h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
7:01 am - 12:41 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-SFO San Francisco
8h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$397American Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
American Airlines Logo
6:01 am - 5:04 pmSFO  San Francisco-LGA New York LaGuardia
8h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
3:55 pm - 9:56 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-SFO San Francisco
9h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$397American Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Fri, Dec 11
Southwest Logo
11:35 am - 10:35 pmSFO  San Francisco-LGA New York LaGuardia
8h 00m1 stop Nashville Intl
Southwest Logo
5:05 pm - 11:20 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-SFO San Francisco
9h 15m1 stop Denver Intl
$397Southwest
Tue, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 16
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 4:25 pmSFO  San Francisco-LGA New York LaGuardia
7h 15m1 stop Denver Intl
Southwest Logo
6:40 am - 12:50 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-SFO San Francisco
9h 10m1 stop Chicago Midway
$397Southwest
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport typically range from $290 to $444. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $346, on Frontier.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 9% higher.

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

•January is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport at $276 round-trip.
•June ($440) and December ($397) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 59% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport the cheapest?

Flights from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 44% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$193
Beat the crowds with an average 50% drop in travelers.
One-way 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.
Estimated round-trip price

Your San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    A nonstop flight from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport takes 00m, covering 2,571 miles.

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

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport range from $290 to $444, with an average of $349 over the past 12 months. Anything below $290 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the $349 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $347 to $1,624. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $196, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)?

    New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $16 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Ace
    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Avis

  • Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    Flights from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at New York LaGuardia (LGA).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 23% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 17% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 17% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 11% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $318 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $382, a difference of $64.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 35m, compared with 8h 05m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 8h 24m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

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

    New York LaGuardia Airport is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in New York LaGuardia Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in New York LaGuardia Airport are Times Square, New York City Center and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York LaGuardia Airport on KAYAK.

  • 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.

Your guide to booking San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Saturday flights average $318, about $64 less than Thursday fares (17% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 44% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport trip for January. Fares historically average $276 round-trip in that month - typically $164 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • 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.

More options for your flight from San Francisco to LaGuardia

Complete your trip to New York with a hotel stay or car rental