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San Francisco, CA to New York, NY by flight

The journey from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY by flight is 2,568.55 mi and takes 7 hr 13 min. There are 34 connections per day, with the first departure at 12:24 AM and the last at 11:59 PM. It is possible to travel from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY by flight for as little as $191.39 or as much as $700.61. The best price for this journey is $191.39.

Lowest Price $191.39
Journey Duration 7 hr 13 min
Connection per Day 34
Lowest Price $191.39
Highest Price $700.61
First Departure 12:24 AM
Last Departure 11:59 PM
Distance 2,568.55 mi
Departure San Francisco, CA
Arrival New York, NY
Carriers Hawaiian Airlines, Sun Country Airlines

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Price as departure date approaches

Airlines may charge higher ticket prices as the date of departure approaches. Prices in the next days can range from around $84.66 to $553.47 but may be subject to change. Our advice is to book as early as possible to potentially save up to 85% on your trip!

Best time to book cheap flight tickets from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY

The cheapest San Francisco, CA - New York, NY flight tickets can be found for as low as $168.05 if you’re lucky, or $262.99 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $358.30.

Find the best day to travel to New York, NY by plane

When travelling to New York, NY by plane, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board Hawaiian Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY
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San Francisco, CA to New York, NY CO2 Emissions by Flight

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Train
289.36kg
Bus
310.03kg
Flight
826.74kg
Car
661.39kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a flight ticket from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY?
A flight ticket from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY is $350.14. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $191.39.
What's the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY?
The cheapest ticket you can get from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY is $191.39. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between San Francisco, CA and New York, NY by flight?
San Francisco, CA to New York, NY is 2,568.55 mi.
How long does the flight between San Francisco, CA and New York, NY take?
San Francisco, CA to New York, NY is on average 7 hr 13 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 5 hr 19 min.
Which companies operate from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY?
The flight journey from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY is covered by 4 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Hawaiian Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier and Alaska Airlines, Inc..
How many flight connections per day go from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY?
San Francisco, CA to New York, NY has 34 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first flight from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY leave?
The earliest flight from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY departs at 12:24 AM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last flight from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY depart?
The latest flight from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY departs at 11:59 PM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest flight ticket we have found is $191.39 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY?
There are on average 16 direct connection(s) from San Francisco, CA to go to New York, NY.
What's the fastest journey time between San Francisco, CA to New York, NY by flight?
The fastest journey time by flight between San Francisco, CA and New York, NY is 5 hr 19 min.
Is there a direct flight from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY?
Yes, there is a direct flight between San Francisco, CA and New York, NY.
What are the CO2 emissions for San Francisco, CA to New York, NY by flight?
The flight journey from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY creates 826.74kg of CO2 emissions.