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New York.RM740 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Apr, returning Tue, 8 Apr.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 1 Apr, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 8 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM740, select.
New York.RM753 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Apr, returning Tue, 6 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 29 Apr, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 6 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM753, select.
New York.RM753 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Mar, returning Tue, 1 Apr.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 25 Mar, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 1 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM753, select.
New York.RM753 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Mar, returning Tue, 25 Mar.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 19 Mar, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 25 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM753, select.
New York.RM770 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 May, returning Tue, 13 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 7 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 13 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM770, select.
New York.RM910 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Mar, returning Mon, 5 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 30 Mar, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 5 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM910, select.
New York.RM996 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Apr, returning Tue, 29 Apr.Return flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Hawaiian Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 22 Apr, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound direct flight with Hawaiian Airlines departs from New York Newark on Tue, 29 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM996, select.
New York.RM998 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Mar, returning Tue, 25 Mar.Return flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Hawaiian Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 18 Mar, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound direct flight with Hawaiian Airlines departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 25 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM998, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to New York

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to New York flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from RM753
Apr
from RM740
May
from RM770
Jun
from RM1,143
Jul
from RM1,308
Aug
from RM1,264
Sep
from RM1,193
Oct
from RM1,236
Nov
from RM1,264
Dec
from RM1,236
Jan
from RM1,236
Feb
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Direct flights from San Francisco International to New York

Alternative San Francisco International to New York routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from San Francisco International to New York? You could fly into the following airports instead.

San Francisco to New York: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM740
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time5 hrs, 38 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week1,526

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to New York: Frequently asked questions

There are 6 airports in New York: New York LaGuardia, New York Newark, New York John F. Kennedy, Westchester County, Islip, and Stewart International.
The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to New York is RM740. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 37 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to New York.
United, LATAM Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines fly direct from San Francisco International to New York.
As of March 2025, there are 1,639 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to New York.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to New York is usually March 2025.
If you're flying from San Francisco International Airport, the cheapest airport near New York is New York John F. Kennedy – which is 20.9 km away from the centre of New York. We've found flights into this airport from RM740.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to New York on Tuesday, 1 April 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 37 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to New York but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to New York is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 4°C. July is typically the warmest month in New York, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -4°C. The rainiest month is August.
Currently, Frontier Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to New York.

Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to New York: what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to New York is 6 hours 19 minutes.

  • New York is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco, where San Francisco International Airport is located. New York operates on the UTC-4 timezone.

  • With 145 flights a week between the two airports, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is the most popular route. JetBlue operates the earliest flight at 05:50. If you're eager to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest departure from SFO to JFK is with jetBlue at 23:59.

  • Leave plenty of time to make your flight from SFO to New York. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Popular months like August or high seasons such as Christmas and New Year will mean bigger waits at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a smart idea.

  • You can catch a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to New York that touches down at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

  • A range of airlines operate direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to New York. The most well-known include:

  • Once you've booked cheap tickets from San Francisco International Airport to New York, get your travel documents in order. A passport or visa isn't required since you're travelling within United States. As long as you have some other valid form of identification, like a driver's licence or an ID card, you're good to go.

  • SFO is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 47 minutes.

  • Searching for a handy hotel close to SFO? If you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to New York, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to New York

  • The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Francisco International Airport to New York is RM364. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM740. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from SFO to New York, reserve your journey 9 months before your departure date.

  • May is the cheapest month for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to New York. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from SFO to New York. You don't need to look every day to find out if fares have dropped. We'll tell you when the price changes.

  • Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to New York, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Airports in New York

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is around 24 kilometres from central New York. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 28 minutes.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 11 minutes.

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from San Francisco International Airport to New York. Reserve one of these accommodation options near EWR instead:

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • Central New York is about 48 kilometres from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). After your flight from San Francisco International Airport to New York has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 48 minutes.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 1 hour and 20 minutes.

  • Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near JFK. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from SFO to New York:

Best time to go to New York

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to New York. August is the most popular month to travel to New York. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in February.

  • The warmest month in New York is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to New York in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap flights from SFO to New York around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about New York

  • After booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to New York, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring New York:

  • Statue of Liberty and Central Park are a couple of big attractions to put on your New York to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Empire State Building.

Complete your New York trip with a car rental

  • Finding you a cheap flight from San Francisco International Airport to New York isn't our only cool trick. Check out our car rentals in New York and explore at your own pace. We search for deals from trusted car rental companies and put them all in one place. Instantly compare rates and then book with no fees.

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