Question 1

How long does a flight from San Francisco to New York take?

Accepted Answer

The average direct flight takes 5h 19m, covering a distance of 6,645 km. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

How many flights are there between San Francisco and New York per day?

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Each day, there are between 29 and 35 direct flights that take off from San Francisco and land in New York, with an average flight time of 5h 40m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Newark Airport. Each week, there are 237 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to New York?

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In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to New York was $94 for a one-way ticket and $179 for a return. <a href='/flight-routes/San-Francisco-SFO/New-York-NYC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

Which airlines fly most frequently between San Francisco and New York?

Accepted Answer

San Francisco and New York are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are United Airlines (76 flights per week), Alaska Airlines (49 flights per week), and Delta (44 flights per week). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to New York on a Friday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to New York?

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 06:00 and will be landing in New York at 14:39.

Question 7

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to New York?

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If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to New York jets off at 23:50 and lands at 08:28.

Question 8

Which airlines fly direct between San Francisco and New York?

Accepted Answer

There are 5 airlines that fly direct from San Francisco to New York. They are: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Alaska Airlines at $279 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Alaska Airlines.

Question 9

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

JetBlue, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to New York flight route.

Question 10

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to New York flight route.

Question 11

Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to New York?

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oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and New York, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 12

On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from San Francisco to New York on a daily basis.

Question 13

Can I take an Uber from downtown to San Francisco Airport?

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In general, a ride on Uber won’t cost you too much, but traffic conditions can affect the price. You can meet your driver on level 5 of the domestic terminal garage or curbside on the departures level of the international terminal.

Question 14

What is the most convenient way to get from New York LaGuardia to Manhattan?

Accepted Answer

By far the most convenient way is to travel by car service, especially if you have a lot of luggage or are traveling in a large party. Your driver will be waiting for you at baggage claim and will happily transport your party and all the luggage to the car.

Question 15

What is the most cost-effective way to get from New York John F. Kennedy Intl. to Manhattan?

Accepted Answer

The combination of the AirTrain and the NYC subway system is the most cost-effective way to make the trip. The AirTrain will cost a few dollars, and the journey on the subway will cost even less; but be forewarned that this may be a difficult journey if you have several bags to carry.

Question 16

If money is no object, what is the most luxurious way to travel from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Manhattan?

Accepted Answer

If you’re really looking to splurge, US Helicopter flies to and from John F. Kennedy Intl. from three locations in Manhattan at the Wall Street Heliport: E. 34th Street and W. 30th Street. The cost for this service is $159 per person but please note you will be limited to one checked bag and one carry-on bag per passenger.

Question 17

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to New York is February, where tickets cost $498 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $845 and $802 respectively.

Question 18

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/San-Francisco-SFO/New-York-NYC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 19

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?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/San-Francisco-SFO/New-York-NYC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 20

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to New York with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/San-Francisco-SFO/New-York-NYC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 21

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

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 from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/San-Francisco-SFO/New-York-NYC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 22

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and New York?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 23

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from San Francisco to New York were found on Frontier ($280) and Alaska Airlines ($302).

Question 24

What is the cheapest San Francisco to New York flight route?

Accepted Answer

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from San Francisco to New York cost $512 and was between San Francisco (SFO) and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $512.

Question 25

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to New York, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Question 26

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of $1,448, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to New York to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to New York flight route?

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to New York on a Friday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to New York?

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to New York is February, where tickets cost $498 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $845 and $802 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from San Francisco to New York?

No, with an average price for the route of $1,448, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to New York?

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to New York, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to New York?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from San Francisco to New York were found on Frontier ($280) and Alaska Airlines ($302).

Which airlines fly most frequently between San Francisco and New York?

San Francisco and New York are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are United Airlines (76 flights per week), Alaska Airlines (49 flights per week), and Delta (44 flights per week).

Which airlines fly direct between San Francisco and New York?

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and New York?

There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and New York per day?

How long does a flight from San Francisco to New York take?

The average direct flight takes 5h 19m, covering a distance of 6,645 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to New York?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 06:00 and will be landing in New York at 14:39.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to New York?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to New York jets off at 23:50 and lands at 08:28.

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