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SFO — NYC
14 Nov — 21 Nov1
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to New York (NYC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 9 November 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,560

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$715
From San Francisco to New York (NYC)
High demand for flights, 23% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 26% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in November 2024

Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to New York

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to New York including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to New York. Price data was last updated on 8 November 2024.

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 89 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 9 November 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to New York as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to New York. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 9 November 2024.

The most flights from SFO to NYC are scheduled on a Saturday (137 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (68 on average).

Rainfall in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to New York. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 90 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 19.0 km journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city centre.

  • 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL (97%), Fiji Airways (96%) and Etihad Airways (96%).

  • 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.

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