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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to New York

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
New York
New York1 stop$351
Buffalo
Buffalo1 stop$349
Albany
Albany1 stop$399
Syracuse
Syracuse1 stop$373
Rochester
Rochester1 stop$319
Ithaca
Ithaca2 stops$444
Elmira
Elmira1 stop$462
Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh3 stops$643
Watertown
Watertown2 stops$445
Binghamton
Binghamton2 stops$483
Massena
Massena2 stops$951
Islip
Islip2 stops$427
New York
New York1 stop$351
Buffalo
Buffalo1 stop$349
Albany
Albany1 stop$399
Syracuse
Syracuse1 stop$373
Rochester
Rochester1 stop$319
Ithaca
Ithaca2 stops$444
Elmira
Elmira1 stop$462
Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh3 stops$643
Watertown
Watertown2 stops$445
Binghamton
Binghamton2 stops$483
Massena
Massena2 stops$951
Islip
Islip2 stops$427
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Price, demand and travel trends for San Francisco to New York State flights

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

What are the cheapest fares from San Francisco to New York State recently?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from San Francisco to New York State on KAYAK in the last week:

• Greater Rochester Intl (ROC) from $319
• White Plains Westchester County (HPN) from $321
• Buffalo (BUF) from $349

How do fares into airports in New York State compare?

According to KAYAK data from the last 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into New York State from San Francisco are:

• New York LaGuardia (LGA) (avg. price $371)
• Greater Rochester Intl (ROC) (avg. price $440)
• Buffalo (BUF) (avg. price $454)

Are flights from San Francisco to New York State cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from San Francisco to New York State are about 6% lower than they were in November last year, averaging $425 round-trip.

What's the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to New York State?

January is typically the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to New York State, with round-trip fares averaging $319. June and November are usually the most expensive, averaging $568 and $540, respectively.

How do fares from San Francisco to New York State vary by day of the week?

On average, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to New York State and Sunday is the most expensive. Looking at the past 12 months of KAYAK data, it's 18% more expensive to fly on a Sunday compared to Tuesday.

What's the best time of day to fly from San Francisco to New York State?

It's cheapest to fly to New York State at night with average prices of $446. The afternoon is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $509.

What's the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to New York State?

Book your flights 24 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 38% compared to booking at the last minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Key details for San Francisco to New York State flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$125
Beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 18% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from San Francisco to Buffalo

Flights from San Francisco to New York: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from San Francisco to New York 
BelindaFlew with Alaska Airlines-Jul 2026
I prefer Oakland over SFO. I liked the self-check for my suitcase for the bag drop . Getting through security went smoothly. It would have been really nice to know my boarding time was 1/2 hour later than on my app. I only found out that boarding was 1/2 hour late after rushing to the gate. I would have had time to go to my airport club had I known. Bag pick up at JFK was fast once I got to baggage claim, that was great
Verified travelerFlew with JetBlue-Aug 2026
My most frequent trip is between JFK and SFO on Jet Blue. Food options at SFO are amazing, but expensive. Sadly, getting through security at JFK is a hassle and takes an incredibly long time. Give yourself plenty of time. Also, when I arrived at JFK around midnight, there was no place to get food and I was disappointed to learn that I needed to take the air train all the way out to Howard Beach to get an Uber.

Your San Francisco to New York State flight questions, answered

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

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from San Francisco to New York State?

    Yes. Fares from San Francisco to New York State are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $345 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from San Francisco to New York State?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from San Francisco to New York State have typically cost between $345 and $604.

  • What are the main airports serving New York State?

    New York State has 24 airports. 88% of KAYAK users choose New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) as their arrival airport.

  • Which airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco to New York State?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, 5 airlines offer nonstop flights on this route:

    • United Airlines
    • Delta
    • JetBlue
    • American Airlines
    • Alaska Airlines

  • Which destinations in New York State can I fly nonstop from San Francisco?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, you can fly nonstop from San Francisco to just one destination in New York State: New York.

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from San Francisco to New York State?

    Yes, nonstop flights from San Francisco to New York State average $473 over the past 12 months, but flights with a layover can cost less. The most affordable connecting airports are:

    • Lambert-St Louis (STL) (avg. price $299)
    • Orlando (MCO) (avg. price $321)
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) (avg. price $379)

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

    Nonstop flights from San Francisco to New York State take 5h 31m on average. All flights fly into New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

  • Which cabin classes are available from San Francisco to New York State?

    On flights from San Francisco to New York State you can book Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks around New York State?

    New York State is home to many popular sights. KAYAK travelers' favorites include:

    • Times Square
    • New York City Center
    • Madison Square Garden
    • Rockefeller Center

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from San Francisco to New York State?

    The earliest nonstop flight from San Francisco to New York State departs at 12:15 am and the latest leaves at 11:59 pm. Nonstop flights take about 5h 31m.

Your guide to booking San Francisco to New York State flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 24 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 38% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • Flexible with your dates? Fly in January to save some money. It's typically the cheapest month on this route, while flights in June will cost you the most.
  • Fly out on a Tuesday to get the cheapest fares. Avoid Sunday flights, which are about 18% more expensive.
  • If you're watching your budget, fly into New York LaGuardia (LGA) which has the lowest average airfare in the region. Just remember to budget for any onward travel by bus, car or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in New York, the most popular destination in New York State. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular spots such as Brooklyn, Queens and Niagara Falls.
  • Time or money? If speed matters most, fly from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK). If you're after the lowest fares, New York LaGuardia (LGA) is usually your best bet.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to New York

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to New York? 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.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 13159 reviews
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.0Food
7.0Entertainment
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

For a 6 hour flight better snacks at least bag of chips should be offered all we got was connamon pretzels going and coming back nothing but maybe bc it’s an overnight.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2026
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For a 6 hour flight better snacks at least bag of chips should be offered all we got was connamon pretzels going and coming back nothing but maybe bc it’s an overnight.

Sat next to toilet after booking with kayak. Last seat last row

The food was fine, I was in economy so wasn’t expecting more. Would have liked an entree like pasta/lasagna. Entertainment/movies were ok. I have Apple TV & HBO so I was searching for new releases. But these are just my preferences for food & entertainment. The flight was good. I like the design of your seat backs/tray tables with the extra cup holder and screen holders

Poor. They should have given me a row with more room and instead they put me in a middle seat with two strangers next to me

On time boarding, take off and landing. Will fly again with Alaska Airlines.

Had to pay $8 for internet wasnt cool, no tv’s, had to use phone to watch movies, no food choices seemed available unless u ordered in advance maybe I'm wrong about that but seemed that way, no snacks were served. Seemed a very bare bones flight. But it was on time and safe so that was good

this flight had a 7 hour delay due to weather in NYC. It diverted to Pittsburgh for 2 hours then proceeded to NYC. Through it all the crew and flight attendants were terrific. They gave timely information, showed empathy , and were very professional.

Great, overall. Thicker seat cushion would be nice. My butt hurt the whole flight.

No complaints. Great service. A first class entry lane at boarding wouldn’t hurt.

Awful . Extra charge on my bags even after it was confirmed it wasn’t overweight.

I used by Skymiles to upgrade to First so that I could comfortably work using my laptop. But WiFi was intermittent and unavailable for long periods. I feel like I wasted 70,000 miles :(

WiFi was a major problem and if it does not work on a 4 hour flight then that lowers the overall experience

The Airline Attendant found us in flight and moved us to seats in the front of economy due to the short time we would have to make our connecting flight. We really appreciated it.

Carmen was an absolute delight on the flight staff! Everyone was lovely and made it a very pleasant flight.

Internet connectivity still seems to be touchy on these flights, making it difficult to rely on it for getting work done.

Crew was absolutely fantastic and we’re so welcoming and friendly ❤️

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

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

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!!!

Check in went smoothly. Flight attendant who was assigned my area barely paid any attention to me! She acted as though she was extremely busy and flustered. Maybe she was new?! I told her to change the language on my screen, she said she’d come back to help me but never did so I was able to solve the problem on my own. She came back and said she’d made adjustments on her end. Highly doubt it because I found the setting to change the language! Also, I noticed everyone was eating before we landed so I pushed my help button and she never came so I got up to find her to ask her if I can have breakfast. She said they are not serving breakfast but I can have a sandwich. Yes, that was her response as I saw everyone eating breakfast!!!

New Max 10, first class seats have been shrunk. End of a 20 hour journey, it was United not Lufthansa, just glad to get home

One of my checked luggage was damaged. Cracked on the top by the handle.

I have been flying united for a long time but now I’m done

Delayed - leaving, delayed getting to the gate at destination. What should have been a very easy flight and experience was not.

Better management of the boarding process. Is there any way you could forward all the window seats first? That's the Way Reno Air used to do it, and they had the fastest boarding in the industry!

This was an auto-rebook due to being delayed from an earlier UA connecting flight. The boarding was fine, but they sat me in a middle seat when my original booking was a window seat. Overall, the flight was fine as it still got me to my final destination.

Sitting in coach even in the larger leg space is extremely uncomfortable and the staff pay no attention.

It was a short, comfortable flight. It did leave an hour late due to the pilot having to be replaced (family emergency) but that didn’t inconvenience myself & my friend. The situation was explained, eventually.

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

Overall great experience, though my screen for entertainment was not working and I could see that others were.

They lost my luggage and have ruined first day of my vacation. Still don’t have it. I have nothing. I also paid for a seat I did not get. They changed both our seats with no notice. Will never fly this airline again.

Flight was delayed 3 hours. No food on plane besides snacks

I have flown Jet Blue many times between JFK and SFO. I appreciate how clean the planes are, the ability to select my onboard entertainment and the flight crews have always been amazing! Unfortunately, my trip from SFO to JFK on August 23 was unusual. I arrived early at SFO for the 12:00 noon scheduled boarding. The flight was supposed to take off at 12:45pm but after sitting for a while, the plane had to return to the gate to have a generator inspected. After deplaning and then reboarding, we eventually took off around 3:30 pm. It was explained to the passengers that because the plane was using a backup generator, additional fuel was needed and the flight would take longer than originally scheduled. We were originally supposed to arrive at JFK at 9:32 pm but instead, arrived at midnight. Unfortunately, I was exhausted for the funeral I attended the next morning. As a passenger, I have always expected that the plane will be in good mechanical order and that all parts will function as expected. I'm not entirely certain that if I fly Jet Blue in the future, that I will have the same level of confidence that I had become accustomed to. Thanks for the opportunity to provide this feedback. Kathy Nigro

Seats were great, the staff was great, and the food was about the best I've had on a plane, and is especially the best of any US-based carrier I've flown. Free Wi-Fi was also great.

Rude crew member. She seemed annoyed at me without me saying a single word. Also loudly admonished me for having my bag next to my seat instead of tucked away before landing. Just telling me to put it away and guiding me without giving me a lecture would have been enough.

Too many long delays with JetBlue. Worst major airline that serves JFK but unfortunately I keep going back because of the prices.

Little snafu at boarding. Staff communicated with gate poorly. Flight attendant was rude making disembark early. This was an older mint class. Needs an overhaul for sure. Food was good. The male flight attendant was really nice.

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

Always like Jet Blue! It seems, however, that people are getting bigger & seats are getting smaller! We had a very full flight and I couldn't get an aisle seat like I always do. I wish there were more leg room. People sitting next to me were very nice though so it was fine to disturb them if I needed to use the restroom. Otherwise the flight was fine but a bit long.

No food on 4.5 hour flight, wi-fi did not work. Terrible experience for a long haul flight.

Multiple delays and made us miss the connecting flight and lost our bags

Little communication with passengers after sitting over 1 hour for a maintenance issue Then we had to deplane- no crew communication Poor gate information after deplaned WiFi would not connect AT ALL

Flight attendant made the flight very enjoyable. He was courteous and gave great care to the passengers

Not good. Flight crew, was not friendly and just shoved stuff at us. Not the way I like to travel.

Aside from the little delay, overall was flight good. Made it safely. Thanks!

Over the course of 7 months of travel, I can count on my hand the number of times the flight has departed on time. Majority of the instances have been related to non-weather reasons. Would not recommend flying this Airline

The plane was spartan, the seats not that comfortable. It was like flying a super low budget airline. They charged for coffee!!! I have never, ever experienced that before.

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

Amazingly comfy flight - I had upgraded for a reasonable price and it was worth it. The food also was good.

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