Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York from $139 SFO → EWR, JFK, LGA

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $243 to $350.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 7-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 19 Jan 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

552 fares on 25 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $271.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $103 to $184.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 16 Jan 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

169 fares on 21 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $127.

Return

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 26% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 22% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

How much is a return flight from San Francisco to New York?

The cheapest return found recently is $284 with jetBlue, 19 Jan 2027 to 26 Jan 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $271 with jetBlue, 19 Jan 2027 to 26 Jan 2027, found 7 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 25 departure dates is usually $335 to $465.

How much is a one-way flight from San Francisco to New York?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $139 with jetBlue, 16 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $127 with jetBlue, 8 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 21 departure dates is usually $182 to $199.

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

January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $271, 19 Jan 2027 to 26 Jan 2027, found 7 days ago. December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $127, 8 Dec, found 3 days ago.

Every date in December 2026

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

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 26% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 22% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from San Francisco to New York?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $284 with jetBlue, 19 Jan 2027 to 26 Jan 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $139 with jetBlue, 16 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.

Every nonstop date from San Francisco to New York

How long is the flight from San Francisco to New York?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with jetBlue on 16 Jan 2027, takes 5 h 23 min from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

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

Between 13 Nov and 24 Jul 2027, Alaska Airlines has the cheapest return on 7 of the 25 departure dates we hold, jetBlue on 7 and Frontier Airlines on 5. Between 2 Dec and 25 Oct 2027, Alaska Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 12 of the 21 departure dates we hold, jetBlue on 5 and American Airlines on 2.