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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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Mon, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 23
Frontier Logo
11:00 pm - 10:33 amSFO-LGA
8h 33m1 stop
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10:00 pm - 10:30 pmLGA-SFO
27h 30m2 stops
$234Frontier
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Wed, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 11
Frontier Logo
8:55 pm - 9:04 pmSFO-LGA
21h 09m2 stops
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6:29 am - 10:27 pmLGA-SFO
18h 58m2 stops
$235Frontier
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Thu, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 12
Frontier Logo
11:00 pm - 10:33 amSFO-LGA
8h 33m1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:56 pm - 10:30 pmLGA-SFO
26h 34m1 stop
$236Frontier
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Tue, Sep 23 - Sat, Sep 27
United Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 10:16 amSFO-LGA
7h 17m1 stop
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6:30 pm - 11:59 pmLGA-SFO
8h 29m1 stop
$257United Airlines
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Thu, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 10
Delta Logo
11:35 am - 11:24 pmSFO-LGA
8h 49m1 stop
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12:59 pm - 6:52 pmLGA-SFO
8h 53m1 stop
$258Delta
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Tue, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 8
Delta Logo
11:57 pm - 10:41 amSFO-LGA
7h 44m1 stop
Delta Logo
4:55 pm - 10:35 pmLGA-SFO
8h 40m1 stop
$262Delta
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Fri, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 3
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 11:30 pmSFO-LGA
7h 05m1 stop
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7:29 pm - 1:15 amLGA-SFO
8h 46m1 stop
$263United Airlines
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Thu, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 16
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 10:30 pmSFO-LGA
13h 30m2 stops
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5:00 pm - 10:25 pmLGA-SFO
8h 25m1 stop
$268Southwest
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Tue, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 20
Southwest Logo
7:50 am - 8:00 pmSFO-LGA
9h 10m2 stops
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11:25 am - 5:10 pmLGA-SFO
8h 45m1 stop
$272Southwest
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Tue, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 17
American Airlines Logo
12:47 am - 11:29 amSFO-LGA
7h 42m1 stop
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7:15 am - 12:31 pmLGA-SFO
8h 16m1 stop
$277American Airlines
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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.

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Planning a trip from San Francisco to LaGuardia? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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 February, where tickets cost $300 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $557 and $417 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 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$129
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from San Francisco to New York LaGuardia Airport

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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 $129 for a one-way ticket and $234 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 Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to New York are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $463 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $383 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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SouthwestOverall score based on 4246 reviews
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
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The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

10.0 ExcellentJoseph, Aug 2025SFO - BWI
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The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

after landing, we stay 2 hours on the taxi way before reaching the gate The airline and the crew were good though

No trays in our seats, we sat in first row, purchased a business class fare. Had to hold our drinks and snack in our hands. No plugs for our cell phones. Had to pay for it a drink cocktail each. Seats so uncomfortable.

Flight wasn’t even full, but too many carry-ons caused us to run out of bin space. New bag fee has folks who would usually check their bags carrying on. Watching Southwest morph into Spirit/Frontier is so sad to watch

Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

I liked the crew member who gave flight instructions on "in case of a problem:. The seats are so small that only a young teenager could sit in middle seat.

My flight to Chicago left and landed early. My return flight left two minutes late and arrived 2 minutes late. My seat selections were ideal! There were no snacks going to Chicago and no snacks on the return trip. There are no charging outlets on board.

On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

Great flight with Delta! Boarding was quick and easy, the amenities were solid, and the plane was in great shape. The flight attendants had a fun, lively energy while staying professional. All in all, a smooth trip — even managed to catch up on some rest. Thanks, Delta!

De planning was an absolute mess. We were never told that we weren’t at the gate and that we had to go down unstable stairs and then hop on a bus. People were falling, we couldn’t tell who was in charge. Overall terrible communication that ended up leaving a bad impression at the very end of the experience.

For a 69 year old with health problems I had the worse experience, no wheelchair when I entered a lady told me to sit and wait while a gentleman told me I had to walk to the Delta station, which I did. I had a carry on and a bag, and I was traveling with my service dog, which was on his carrier and the lady charged me for my carry on luggage, beside all the waiting cause of the delay, I had to walk to get my luggage cause no wheelchair showed up, I am so disappointed. I will get in touch with the company. I got home at 3:00 am, not good for my health situation.

My flight was canceled after being rescheduled for four days canceling my trip. Kayak and everyone affiliated with it I.e the airlines, and just fly have been excruciating to deal with. My trip to visit family had to be canceled as there was no way to make it. I am furious at all of you.

They delayed our flight because of bad weather in NY which was completely understandable. Then they cancelled our flight and a later flight that evening. The earliest we could fly was the next morning. We ended up buying last minute tickets on another airline and made it home slightly delayed but safely that evening. Delta kept saying it was weather related but if that was the case how did we make it back on another airline? The weather in NY was cloudy but not bad.

I like for how they process during check in. It was very smoothly.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

After I checked in, I realized we had no seat assignment. It said they would be assigned at the gate. This was really frustrating because I usually use a lounge before flights, but I couldn't because I had to be at the gate to ensure we got our seat assignments. The gate agent arrived an hour before the flight left. I was the first one up to ask about seat assignments. She told us to wait for names to be called. Dozens of other passengers were paged, but we were not. Finally, I asked my husband to ask. He went up and was also told to wait. About 10 minutes later, they called for boarding. We still had not been told our seats. We went back to the desk and they were in a panic, saying we actually weren't on that flight. Then they made an announcement telling the stand by passengers to not board (in case we needed their seats). It was so stressful and unprofessional. Finally they gave us our seats. I have no idea what happened and why the two desk agents seemed to have conflicting ideas about our seats, whether we were on that flight etc.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

Boarding seemed to be organized bedlam. For what ever reason, preboarding took longer than 20 minutes. Made the plane 20 minutes late taking off. Luckily we arrived on time. Flight crew seemed very friendly. Only slight turbulence.

The personnel were professional and friendly. The Boeing 737 Max 9 is too claustrophobic and was very warm at both airport gates, and still warm in the air.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

get E+, a must for 5 hours flight if you are tall

Compared with other carriers business class for an overnight was not worth the extra expense.

Flight was cancelled 3 hrs AFTER etd. Thetefore Missed connection from JFK to New Zealand . No accommodation provided… This cost ne aporox 1000 USD in extra expenses and turned whst should have been a 24 hr trip ftom Boston - New Zealand into a VERY expensive , late 70+ hr nightmare … Complete nonsense!!!

Delayed flight, so I switched fights to SFO to Phoenix , Phoenix to DSM. Excellent service through American Airlines

Overall fine, but the delay was annoying and the reasons for the delay were not communicated. The crew on board were phenomenal!

A cookie and a soda, packed like sardines, will never be a positive experience. Also, boarded a 5:30 flight at 7:45pm

Whenever a passenger purchase a ticket his advantage number should automatically to his information. It's not everyone remember the number. You request for your number and American airline agent say they will email it....and they never email anything and you loose your mileage just because you don't remember your number. It should automatically go your information and associate with your email account at all times

Boarding took forever, the plane was cramped and cold, and the seatbelt song came on constantly throughout the red eye flight with a loud pre-recorded message playing each time

Cabin felt crammed Snacks are lame But crew was super efficient getting us out on time despite delay

British Airways staff are very polite and willing to help.

We kept being told that the flight was full and that all overhead compartments were full and therefore had to check in our hand luggage. We were some of the last people to board and noticed that there was still sufficient space in the overhead compartments. We were obliged to check in hand luggage when there was space and so had to wait at luggage retrieval which took a while to then noticed damage to our luggage - not a great experience!

Flight was empty so had a whole row to myself. Still had to wait to get the bag due to the negligence at Palm Springs departure.

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.

Cancelled flight after I arrived at airport after 75 min drive and parking. Next flight was 4 days in the future. Had to scramble and buy a much more expensive flight on another carrier.

I liked the turn-style feature at gate 209B at LAX. Very efficient process. The gate staff also made several, clearly directed announcements so I felt very informed.

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

I guess you get what you pay for. The seats are very uncomfortable and very little space. The snacks were pricey.

Frontier had yet another flight cancellation. Have never made a complete round trip with this airline without at least one leg getting cancelled. Miserable flights - dirty, uncomfortable planes that apparently always have issues since I've had multiple delays and cancellations with them.

Flight was delayed 3 times, would have been nice to have received text message instead of email notifications. Frontier app wasn’t even updated accordingly, no gate number disclosed. No agent at front desk of gate to inform of delay. Very confused and left if the dark

They changed the timing , first delayed by 4 hours then went back to 40 mins late, we had to run back to airport to not miss our flight. This is ridiculous

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