Route guide · 2,580 miles
Cheap Flights from San Francisco to New York
SFO → JFK · Nonstop 5h 45m · Live round-trip fares
The run from San Francisco (SFO) to New York (JFK) is 2,580 miles of sky, and ticket prices on it are anything but steady. One week can cost double the next. Booking about 4–8 weeks in advance — and watching fares with a free Airfare Deal alert — is how regulars on this route keep costs down.
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Search live pricesNonstop flights from San Francisco to New York
The fastest way between the two cities is the nonstop: about 5h 45m for the 2,580-mile run from SFO to JFK. Those flights are flown by Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Delta Air Lines. Prices behave best when you book 4–8 weeks out.
Booking insights: San Francisco → New York
- Distance: 2,580 miles · nonstop flight time: 5h 45m.
- Cheapest upcoming week in the live data starts around Nov 5, with fares from $127.
- Of the months we're tracking right now, November 2026 has the lowest fares, starting at $127.
- Fares tend to bottom out when you book about 4–8 weeks ahead — earlier than that rarely helps, later usually hurts.
- If your dates flex by a day or two, shifting to a midweek departure is the easiest saving there is.
- A free fare alert beats daily checking: we watch this route and ping you when prices drop.
Price trend
Cheapest departure weeks ahead
Departing around Nov 5 is currently the cheapest window — about $69 less than the nearest weeks. Based on recent fares found for this route; prices change quickly.
Cheapest month · San Francisco → New York
November 2026
Every date's recent round-trip fare, at a glance.
Fares from
$127
Cheapest: Sat, Nov 7 — $127 · Priciest: Nov 8 — $224
Get this fare →Recent fares found for specific dates in November 2026. Blank days had no recent fare in our data — ask our team and we'll check them for you.
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San Francisco to New York flight FAQs
How long is the flight from SFO to JFK?
Plan on about 5h 45m in the air for a nonstop from San Francisco to New York — the route runs roughly 2,580 miles. Connecting flights typically add 2–4 hours.
Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to New York?
Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Delta Air Lines typically operate nonstop flights from SFO to JFK. Nonstops are usually cheapest when booked 4–8 weeks ahead of departure.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to New York?
Right now, November 2026 is shaping up cheapest for San Francisco to New York — we've seen fares from $127 in that month. Prices move fast, so lock in when you see a number you like.
How much are last minute flights from SFO to JFK?
Walking up to this route at the last minute is the expensive way to do it — prices inside 7 days of departure climb fast. The 4–8 weeks booking window is where the value sits.
What is a good round-trip deal from San Francisco to New York?
A good deal is anything at or below the recent fares shown above. Set a free Airfare Deal alert and we'll ping you the moment fares drop.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to New York?
You'll mainly see Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Delta Air Lines on San Francisco to New York. Checking each against the live fares below is the surest way to find the lowest price for your dates.
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