Heightened sanitation
Daily cleaning, installation of cabin HEPA filters on flights from San Luis Obispo to New York
Low season |
June | Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price. |
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High season |
March | Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price. |
Average price round-trip |
$481 | (avg. price over the last 2 weeks) |
Good deal round-trip |
$206 | or less |
Good deal one-way |
$147 | or less |
There are no direct flights for this route listed on KAYAK, the shortest multi-flight duration is 7h 50m
The cheapest ticket to New York from San Luis Obispo found in the last 72 hours was $138 one-way, and $275 round-trip. The most popular route is from San Luis Obispo County to New York John F Kennedy Intl, and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $138.
Entry restrictions
The United States has restricted the entry of all foreign nationals who have passed through or have been in China, Iran, Most European Countries (Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City), the UK, Ireland, Brazil and South Africa in the past 14 days.
With the exception of certain travelers which includes certain family members of US citizens or permanent residents including; spouses, children (under the age of 21), parents (provided that his/her US citizen or permanent resident child is unmarried and under the age of 21), and siblings (provided that both the sibling and the US citizen or permanent resident are unmarried and under the age of 21);
There is also an exception for travelers with the following visas: A-1, A-2, C-1, C-1/D, C-2, C-3, CR-1, CR-2, D, E-1 (as an employee of TECRO or TECO or the employee's immediate family members), G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4, IR-1, IR-4, IH-4, NATO-1 through NATO-4, or NATO-6 visa;
Members of the US Armed Forces, spouses, and children of members of the US Armed Forces;
Travelers with invitation of the USA government for a purpose related to the containment/mitigation of the Coronavirus (COVID-19);
Travelers with documents issued by the US Department of Homeland Security, US Customs and Border Protection, or US Department of State indicating that the traveler is exempt from the restriction;
B1 crew crewmembers that are engaged in lightering, Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) activity, wind farm activity, private air/sea crew and other similar crewmember activities;
Students with an F-1 or M-1 visa and their F-2 and M-2 dependents, if they arrive from or have been in Ireland, the UK or Schengen Area in the past 14 days.
Entry requirements
All travelers, 2 years of age or older (including US citizens and transit passenger) must present a negative COVID-19 viral or antigen test result issued 72 hours prior to departure or have a proof of recovery from the virus within the last 90 days prior to boarding the plane.
Travelers must complete a disclosure and attestation form before departure.
Exemptions or waiver to the testing requirements may be granted by the CDC on an extremely limited basis when emergency travel (like an emergency medical evacuation) must occur to preserve someone’s life, health against a serious danger, or physical safety and testing cannot be completed before travel.
US citizens and permanent residents arriving from the UK must present a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR or antigen test result issued within 72 hours prior to departure.
Travelers arriving in New York State must complete the Traveler Health Form.
Travelers arriving in Massachusetts must complete the Massachusetts Health Form.
Quarantine requirements
Travelers are advised to get tested 3-5 days after travel and stay home and self-quarantine for 7 days after travel. Even if they test negative, they must still stay home and self-quarantine for the full 7 days. If the test is positive, isolate to protect others from getting infected.
Travelers who did not get tested, are advised to stay home and self-quarantine for 10 days after travel.
All other info
Travelers are subject to COVID-19 measures set by the state/territory of their final destination. For more information go to CDC website.
There are currently 1,105 active cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in US and 0 deaths as of Mar 2 2021
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Scores according to KAYAK customer reviews
Pros: "That the plane was newer"
Cons: "The service and entertainment options... and the WiFi was terrible"
Cons: "Airplane temperature. It was warm and humid."
Cons: "Freezing in biz class and NO extra blankets. Existing ones too short. No nibbles service either. Pathetic."
Pros: "Nothing in particular"
Cons: "Everything could always be better. Nothing was exceptional and so better is an easy problem to have for Alaska."
Cons: "Wi fi wasn’t working I didn’t understand the media and it didn’t work No screen"
Pros: "Good professional experience."
Cons: "When will boarding and de-planing efficiencies next used?"
Pros: "Quick boarding"
Cons: "More room"
Pros: "Vouchers and free food after 9 hour delay"
Cons: "Not have us board and deplane and waiting for 9 hours."
Pros: "I just really like the customer experience with Alaska. I dislike flying, but Alaska makes things as painless as possible."
Cons: "I don't think anything could've been better, it's not possible to be comfortable in coach, but we all already know that."
Cons: "Delayed 1 hour and 43 minutes. Unacceptable."
Pros: "yes, yes,yes!"
Cons: "nothing really..."
Pros: "LOVED the free text/messaging and movie/TV streaming!"
Cons: "At 6'2" and 200lb, the seat was a bit cramped (mostly leg room), but otherwise no complaints with the flight or the crew."
Cons: "Nothing"
Cons: "Smooth and uneventful"
Cons: "Food"
Pros: "Crew was so accommodating! Excellent service and personality. Smooth easy flight"
Cons: "Media didn’t work on flight to or from Los Angeles"
Pros: "Plane shakey poo. Me so scared."
Pros: "Free movie and tv selection was amazing"
Cons: "Too warm."
Pros: "The Flight Itself Is Excellent!!!!"
Cons: "The Flight Attendant Service Needs Improvement Meaning "1st Class", And Certain "Types Of People" Are Not The Only Passengers On The Plane!!!! Meaning I Had Ordered Something To Drink, And It Took Them An Hour, And I Had To Page, And Remind Them Of My Order. Also, On Long Flights Like This "Food Should Be Served At No Additional Charge" Seriously!!!! That Is All!!!!"
Pros: "Professional service."
Cons: "No xfiles"
Pros: "The staff was friendly and hospitable which is not common anymore. I fly a lot and find that the airline service has become so cold and not accommodating anymore... so sad! Alaska Air On the other hand seemed like they didn’t get the memo and were absolutely outstanding! Great attitude and wonderful customer service! Thank you for an amazing flight both ways different crew as well!"
Cons: "Nothing"
Pros: "Staff was nice - they did what they could"
Cons: "Six hour delay. Unreal."
Pros: "I liked the price of my ticket. I liked the app. I felt like the plane was clean and very comfortable."
Cons: "I didn’t like that both my flights were over booked so boarding took a lot longer then I expected. I didn’t like that the on board ordering system offers free earbuds, yet the flight attendant said they did not have any. When I boarded my return fligh, the flight attendant that was supposed to be creating us was scrolling through her phone didn’t even make eye contact. When I was getting off of the plane. That same flight attendant was sitting in a first class seat scrolling through her phone again, she did look up to thank us though. Overall the plane was nice, but the I wasn’t disappointed with the flight attendants service"
Pros: "Everything"
Cons: "N/A"
Cons: "New York airports are always delaying landing and getting to the gate by at least 30 mins. Nothing to do with the airline I assume, but still quite frustrating to do detours and spend extra 30/40 mins in air or taxiing."
Cons: "There were no headphones available on the flight, the seatbelt signs were half working, half not, and when I tried to use my own headphones- the jack in my seat was not operable. On the Alaska flight on the way out, the seat was broken and I couldn’t recline for the whole 7 hour flight. It just seems as though there is a repair issue with Alaska/virgin airplanes."
Cons: "3 hours delay"
Cons: "No USB port to fit my ear buds so 6 hours with no audio/video To cold and was declined any blanket froze!!! Unfriendly stewardess both directions who didn’t care to collect trash:SMILE or care I was cold with no movie"
Cons: "One 4 pounce cup of cranberry apple on a 6 hour flight"
Cons: "You are no different then other airlines. Nothing sets you apart."
Pros: "Everyone was very friendly and professional, they granted me with an unexpected upgrade."
Pros: "Quiet, relaxation, good service."
Cons: "Tight seat, hard to get out of."
Pros: "Timeliness"
Cons: "Seat comfort"
Pros: "There was a cute male flight attendant with a man bun. Wish they provided snacks tho. Other than that, it was your standard flight, pretty efficient and uneventful."
Cons: "You had to pay for headphones, so I had to pull down my hand luggage mane sidt thru all my belongings to find headphones. That was annoying. Wish there were snacks and that I didn’t have to pay $25 to bring my luggage."
Pros: "Ticket kiosk is easy to use Nice to be offered beverage on flight"
Cons: "Flight attendants are not as friendly"
Cons: "Delays both ways! Captain didn't even say the reason why. Really annoying just sitting on the plane for an hour"
Cons: "The way they handled the bad weather redirected landingwas absolutely idiotic. I will not spend any more time explaining it. I expended nearly $500 to get my wife and I home. I do hope to get it back. Flight 450 from Portland to JFK that ended up in DC."
Pros: "Short and smooth"
Cons: "I was bait & switched from $290 to $398 on a Kayak ticket with Alaska Airlines. I have a lengthy customer service email chain & it is NOT resolved. I’m an experienced traveler and customer of Kayak - who is very unhappy."
Pros: "Great staff Great lighting for red eye to promote sleep no turbulence!"
Pros: "Exit row for no upgrade price!!!"
Cons: "Everyone should be like Southwest and not charge for bags"
Pros: "Alaska Airlines has been an excellent airline for many years. Being a Seattle native I have had a chance to use Alaska Airlines many times. All of the staff are friendly, professional and patient. The planes are modern and the flight crews the best."
Cons: "NA"
Pros: "Hospitality, courtesy, little touches, pilots, attendants, all great!"
Pros: "I slept the entire flight. It was great."
Cons: "My luggage was never transferred"
Pros: "nice helpful employees. On time service."
Cons: "nothing"
Cons: "I DID NOT LIKE THAT MY SUITCASE WENT TO OAKLAND INSTEAD OF JFK!!!"
Pros: "Nothing"
Cons: "I paid additional money for 3 seats together, when I got to check in I was told I cannot do that. I had to sit separately from my children. I was sat next to an obese man. I kindly asked the flight attendant if I can take empty seat across the aisle from me and was told no without a reason. I thought we were doing social distance ,but apparently not. As for there earlier claim of no 3 seats available next to each other .. it was obviously a lie because the seats just across from me where empty. I hope not to fly on American Airlines again."
Pros: "Great crew, clean plane"
Cons: "Plane was late getting in so boarding was an hour late"
Cons: "Delayed flight. Sat on Tarmac for 60 mins"
Cons: "Put departure kept getting delayed"
Pros: "The crew was nice"
Cons: "There was maintenance happening on the plane after everyone boarded. It was a long wait on the plane and it could have been better if that was done before boarding."
Pros: "On time, good boarding process."
Pros: "good luggage space overhead - accommodate wheelie vertically like books. each seat had indiv tv screen, recent movies, usb charger, 3 prong charger."
Pros: "There is nothing positive to say besides it got me where I needed to go, even though my first flight was cancelled and had to completely redirect to another airport an that took me 2 hours to get to."
Cons: "Everything, the staff was rude especially at the gate. I was forced to check my bag not because of size but because I was in Group 6 boarding and I got on there was plenty of room on the plane. I had even explained I needed to do work and would have to hold everything in my arms."
Pros: "Clean airplane. Friendly crew."
Cons: "Leg room is too small"
Pros: "Crew and pilot were nice while we dealt with technical difficulties and had to stay on the plane"
Cons: "After missing all our other connections, our luggage was delayed for hours, we were only given $12 each for meal vouchers for an entire day of layover, we were not given the upgrade for the seats we originally paid for (nor seats together) only promised refunds. The line for service was 2 hours."
Pros: "Everything was generally fine. The flight left about 1 hour late, but the pilot made up the time on the flight and we landed about the same time as originally expected."
Cons: "The crew, particularly the flight attendants were rude and impatient. Have they forgotten their manners?"
Pros: "Crew"
Pros: "Na"
Cons: "Plane was hot and smelly upon boarding; turbulence on landing caused delay with no updates from pilot"
Cons: "Delayed and had to fly around when getting to Newark. Supposed to land at 11:30 and it’s 1:40am and not even off the plane. Never flying American again."
Pros: "I guess I’m happy they didn’t crash."
Cons: "Wasn’t American Airlines promoting a new plane every week? Did that fall through?"
Pros: "Delayed"
Cons: "Delayed"
Cons: "Instead of flying MIA-EWR I was sent to ORD and then to EWR arriving at 11:00pm"
Cons: "Departure gate staff forced passengers to check bags, when there were multiple empty overhead bins on the plane at takeoff. This makes no sense."
Cons: "N/a"
Pros: "Nothing."
Cons: "My flight TO Charlotte was cancelled on Wednesday morning and AA couldn’t find me a flight to CLT on Wednesday so I had to spend 22 hours in the car driving to NC and back. I huge pain!!!"
Pros: "Got to Nj safe"
Cons: "3hr delay leaving; delays in getting bags at baggage claim"
Pros: "Seats were very comfortable and there was a good amount of leg room. I was very impressed the flight was not delayed as American is notorious for that."
Cons: "That staff is too strict about what you are holding when boarding the plane."
Cons: "They damage my luggage both of my suitcases broken and the airline doesn't give me an answer and doesn't want to reimburse me the money I paid for the suitcases. Airline good for nothing."
Cons: "Bought a sandwich which was old ..."
Cons: "The flight had no pilot assigned to the flight yet the attendants still boarded us. Then we waited on the plane for an hour before exiting the plane. The attendants gave us little information on flight alternatives and when the flight was finally allowed to board again, they did not announce it and so had I not been waiting close by, I would have missed my flight. It was extremely disappointing but not shocking with all the scandals that have occurred this year with American Airlines. I do not recommend flying with them."
Pros: "ON TIME"
Cons: "NO ROOM TO BREATHE. AISLE TOO SMALL TO WALK WITHOUT HITTING SOMEONE AA IS MAKING BILLIONS PER YEAR IN PROFIT. SO CHEAP, YET PRICES ARE SOOOOOOO HIGH"
Pros: "Nice staff, on time"
Pros: "Getting home 20 minutes earlier than scheduled"
Cons: "Pretzels are always stale"
Pros: "Priority boardinf"
Cons: "Being forced to pay extra for seating because no other seats available."
Pros: "Purchased extra legroom -- on time boarding"
Pros: "Leave and arrive on time"
Pros: "Helpful staff"
Pros: "we left on time and landed early. staff was friendly and kind."
Pros: "Wifi available. Big plus!"
Pros: "Free checked bag"
Cons: "2 hour delay No food to buy or drinks"
Cons: "I was supposed to be in stand by and the screen continue showing I could go to the counter and get a seat and I have to wait till the end so that I was going to be given a middle seat. I said forget about it, to pay 75 dlls for a change of ticket and you make me wait till the end to give me seat u want, forget it, I know this is stand by ticket but I dont like the attitude of the people, they dont help you at all really bad service you should learn from other airlines giving at least if you are delayed an apology and sometimes miles reward, not just food... Thanks for the SERVICE (i dont flight with you no more, even though cheap flights, but cheap things are expensive)"
Pros: "Not much"
Cons: "Was asked to keep moving to another check in line. By the time we got to an open kiosk it was too late and the machine said we could no longer check our bags! Just Awful"
Pros: "Ecerything from the boarding to the seating assignment"
Cons: "Just have to be organize as they do the boarding process"
Pros: "One of the smoothest flights and landings ever."
Cons: "Each seat doesn't have its own screen. Plane feels older than JetBlue by a lot. First checked bag is not free like JetBlue. WiFi is another additional charge. Overall cost was significantly higher than JetBlue for less value."
Pros: "Flight was late arriving; then 45 minutes late leaving for PHX, creating concern about catching connection. However, once arrived in PHX, the connecting flight was in the same concourse, which was often not the case. So, could easily make the connecting flight. Also, the push by crew to "valet check" carry in luggage was too aggressive, especially since there was ample space to store luggage above the seats, then having to wait 10 minutes or more to retrieve luggage at entryway while being concerned about connecting flights was an example of a poor system for serving passengers when a flight is let."
Pros: "I did not like anything about the flight to be honest. Oh wait you did have cool club lights that were blue that tried to distract me from the fact that I had to take an American airlines flight."
Cons: "Holy moly. You know if you stopped charging extra money for checked baggage you wouldn't have a ridiculously annoying amount of customers with too many bags for overhead storage. Then you wouldn't have to threaten your customers to store their small bags under the seat. Then I would have room for my feet under the seat. When I would have been comfortable. I also wouldn't have to annoy my neighbor with trying to move and get comfortable. But instead the exact opposite happened and I'm offended you guys have America anywhere near your name."
Pros: "Paid for extra leg room...otherwise everything went very smoothly.."
Pros: "The flight was boarded well in advance of takeoff, which was a pleasant surprise. The short flight was smooth and uneventful. I enjoyed a free movie, and then we were back on the ground."
Pros: "Flight was on time."
Cons: "Aircarft could of had mor a/c"
Pros: "The flight was delayed. I did make my connection"
Cons: "No entertainment, screaming children and no food"
Cons: "The delay"
Pros: "Clean"
Cons: "Seat assigned"
Pros: "Nothing"
Cons: "Barely made my flight because my connection was late and I got to the plane right as they were about to give up my seat I was seated next to an obese gentlemen whose body was hanging into my seat and I had to spend 3 hours completely uncomfortable because the plane was completely full. Worst plane ride ever"
Pros: "It was comfortable"
Cons: "The wifi wasn't working"
Cons: "I was sitting two rows from the bathroom and the entire time the bathroom reeked of urine. It was unbearable."
Pros: "I liked the tv and movie options on the United app but thought the movie selection could have been better."
Pros: "Did not really like it."
Cons: "More communication from the boarding staff. The delays kept increasing. Due to weather, we were delayed 4 hrs. They only decided to accommodate everyone with water and snacks 3 hrs into the delay."
Cons: "They had no room for my carry on, I had to place it under my seat making my legs very comfortable."
Cons: "Overall really outstanding. I’m not a United flyer and think I’m going to be. One thing...like when you get free texting. Just flew Alaskan Air and they had that. Really good."
Cons: "Windows were dirty and that's looking for something. Lol"
Pros: "I enjoyed the comfortable seating"
Cons: "Nothing"
Cons: "NA"
Cons: "Many delays. Uncomfortable seats. No outlets on that particular plane."
Cons: "delays... not flying united again"
Cons: "Omaha United personnel"
Pros: "I liked that the plane did not crash"
Pros: "I did not like anything and will not be flying united EVER AGAIN!!!!"
Cons: "The costumer service was bad period!"
Pros: "Seats"
Cons: "Very narrow seats"
Pros: "The snacks that was given"
Cons: "There was a delay leaving and while we was in the air."
Pros: "Nothing"
Cons: "Delays, no tv, uncomfortable seats"
Pros: "Boarding was seamless and quick."
Cons: "My seat was slightly dirty. No choice for a snack, which wasn't very good."
Cons: "No wifi"
Cons: "Both flights were delayed, and was charged a $200 oversized baggage fee for a bag that actually isn't oversized according to the measurements on the United website"
Pros: "Seat was ok in stiffness and padding"
Cons: "Don't like sitting with my knees propped on the seat in front of me when I'm only 6' tall. feel like you could give a touch of extra legroom for times like when you want something out of your bag crammed below the seat and you have to jar your neck sideways to reach it and try not to be in your neighbors lap while doing it."
Cons: "The HI Ag questionnaire: why? what value?"
Pros: "Nothing"
Cons: "I have pictures and video of how dirty the plane was from the air vent all the way to the floor so disgusting do you guys ever clean the planes"
Pros: "Nice comfortable seating. Fell straight to sleep"
Cons: "Nothing"
Cons: "Everything went well"
Pros: "They let people get on with oversize bags when sequence 4&5 get on there's no room left"
Pros: "Pretzels is not enough I pay a lot to travel"
Pros: "The seats were much more comfortable than the regional jet and I was able to get some rest."
Cons: "N/A"
Pros: "New aircraft and smooth ride. Good attendants."
Pros: "Food"
Cons: "Lost my bag."
Pros: "Nothing"
Cons: "The fact that it hasn't left yet and it won't leave until 8pm."
Pros: "Everything ran on time"
Cons: "Would love healthier snacks"
Pros: "Boarding was a mess..."
Pros: "I liked the view of the airplane and i liked the assitant are really nice"
Cons: "There was no tv and the food was a little bit"
Cons: "The delays"
Cons: "It was very crowded"
Cons: "Nearly everything.....won't even consider united again"
Pros: "We got to New York thank god"
Cons: "Delay over 1hour and half"
Cons: "The only snack available was a mix that had dairy. Other airlines, like JetBlue not only have a selection from which to choose, but at least one option is vegan."
Cons: "Bad"
Pros: "The entire boarding process went much smoother than we imagined it would."
Cons: "I'm large and the space between seats borders on frighteningly claustrophobic."
Pros: "You guys are awesome. Thank you for cheap tickets you provide to us all the time. Keep it up."
Pros: "Service"
Pros: "nothing"
Cons: "everything"
Pros: "Much more comfortable."
Cons: "Lavatory still dirty."
Pros: "Nothing."
Cons: "Wobbly takeoff from Denver, then an aborted landing at LGA, I won't be flying United again anytime soon."
Pros: "Comfy environment, not completely booked plane"
Cons: "The price for one little bottle of Rum, highway robbery I say."
Cons: "There was confusion on where to go check luggage and what duty free items could be carried on board."
Cons: "No UBS charger on the plane!!!!!. I I cannot believe it . Not even in business class. Boarding always sucks. Wwhen will they ever learn that people can comfortably wait in the waiting area instead of being stacked up in front of the plane waiting for others to put their luggage away? It's ridiculous."
Pros: "Nothing at all"
Cons: "What are they charging for, I fail to grasp, No help in check in, pay for every bag you check in, pay for seat if you choose yr own, overpriced tickets, no meals, cramped seating. Worst airlines in the world."
Airlines flying from San Luis Obispo to New York have enacted additional safety measures and adjusted policies to better accommodate travelers. Policies vary by airline.
Heightened sanitation
Daily cleaning, installation of cabin HEPA filters on flights from San Luis Obispo to New York
Mandatory masks
Masks required on board, masks provided on flights from San Luis Obispo to New York
Social distancing seating
Middle seats unavailable to book on flights from San Luis Obispo to New York
Pre-flight testing
Testing for antibodies, testing for symptoms for flights from San Luis Obispo to New York
Flexible cancellations
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