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

JetBlue, Delta, and Alaska Airlines can get you from San Francisco to New York in just under 5h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 24m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4149 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to New York?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to New York are Condor (100%), Icelandair (96%) and TAP AIR PORTUGAL (95%).

What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to New York?

San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to New York. You should not have trouble finding flights to New York from San Francisco; the airport handles an average of 61 outbound flights to New York per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights from the San Francisco airport to New York. It is only a 17.7 km journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city centre.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York (average of $608). Flying from San Francisco to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,022). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to NYC?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to New York in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 65% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to New York?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to New York flights typically cost between $699 and $1,318 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $642 on Delta (25 Nov–4 Dec).

How often are flights from San Francisco to New York delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between San Francisco and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 177 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to New York flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to New York flights?

Over the past year, Alaska Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

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

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to New York may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 84 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to New York?
San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to New York. You should not have trouble finding flights to New York from San Francisco; the airport handles an average of 61 outbound flights to New York per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights from the San Francisco airport to New York. It is only a 17.7 km journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city centre.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to New York?
JetBlue, Delta, and Alaska Airlines can get you from San Francisco to New York in just under 5h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 24m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4149 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to New York?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to New York are Condor (100%), Icelandair (96%) and TAP AIR PORTUGAL (95%).
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to New York that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to New York flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to New York?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to New York.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to New York?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to New York by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to New York?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York (average of $608). Flying from San Francisco to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,022). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to New York in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 65% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to New York?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to New York flights typically cost between $699 and $1,318 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $642 on Delta (25 Nov–4 Dec).

How often are flights from San Francisco to New York delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between San Francisco and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 177 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to New York flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to New York flights?

Over the past year, Alaska Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

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

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to New York may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 84 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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San Francisco to New York flights typically cost between $699 and $1,318 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $642 on Delta (25 Nov–4 Dec).