Journey information
Overview: San Francisco, CA to New York, NY flight
Flights from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY depart on average 68 times per day, taking around 5h 45m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $113 (€93) if you book in advance.
There are 16 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:08, the last at 23:58. The fastest flight covers the 2565 miles (4129 km) distance in 5h 20m. April is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 2565 miles (4129 km) |
Average flight duration 5h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $113 (€93) |
Flights per day 68 |
Direct flights 16 |
Fastest flight 5h 20m |
Cheapest month April |
First flight 00:08 |
Last flight 23:58 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY
Cheapest price
$118
Average price
$272
Fastest journey
5 h 26 m
Average duration
5 h 29 m
Flights per day
5
Distance
4129 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY will cost around $272 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $118.
Of the 5 flights that leave San Francisco, CA for New York, NY onSat, Mar 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 21 the direct flights cover the 4129 km distance in an average of 5 h 29 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 5 h 26 m .
On Sat, Mar 21 the longest flights will take 5 h 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










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Compare bus, train, and flight for San Francisco, CA to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $113. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 3.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $113, and a train costs an average of $319.
Distance: 2565 miles (4129 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
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$348 Average price Cheapest | $1009 Average price | $520 Average price |
8h 45m Average total duration Fastest 5h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 73h 10m Average total duration 72h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 72h 54m Average total duration 72h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
12.4 - 24.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.1 - 10.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
San Francisco, CA to New York, NY flight times
The table below shows live departures for San Francisco, CA to New York, NY flights for today, Thursday, March 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA1479 · UA598 | 12:05 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h09 | 9:14 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS68 · AS274 | 1:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 20h28 | 9:58 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS68 · AS477 | 1:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h59 | 10:29 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS68 · AS26 | 1:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h36 | 11:06 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS68 · AS16 | 1:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 13h29 | 2:59 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS492 · AS36 | 1:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 20h54 | 10:29 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2091 · UA2306 | 1:45 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h28 | 9:13 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1149 | 2:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h25 | 7:25 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
B6816 | 2:01 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h29 | 7:30 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS211 | 2:02 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h38 | 7:40 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS1631 | 2:20 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h35 | 7:55 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA5937 · UA1559 | 2:20 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h39 | 12:59 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA7572 | 2:20 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h35 | 7:55 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS1410 · AS294 | 3:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h58 | 10:58 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B61216 | 3:02 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h27 | 8:29 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2492 · UA1933 | 3:20 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h01 | 12:21 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA7463 | 3:22 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h35 | 8:57 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS292 | 3:22 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h35 | 8:57 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA5747 · UA2061 · UA2168 | 3:26 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h03 | 1:29 AM LaGuardia Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1678 · UA4180 | 3:40 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h55 | 11:35 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1023 · UA1579 | 3:45 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h08 | 11:53 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA435 | 3:45 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h25 | 9:10 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS20 | 4:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h42 | 9:42 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS3351 · AS209 | 4:21 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h08 | 2:29 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3490 · AS36 | 4:31 PM San Francisco International Airport | 17h58 | 10:29 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1489 · AS274 | 4:59 PM San Francisco International Airport | 16h59 | 9:58 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1489 · AS22 | 4:59 PM San Francisco International Airport | 18h13 | 11:12 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1489 · AS16 | 4:59 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h00 | 2:59 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1164 · UA1939 | 5:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h09 | 2:44 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1164 · UA1855 | 5:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h50 | 1:25 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA713 | 5:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h22 | 10:57 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1164 · UA360 · UA762 | 5:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h50 | 3:25 AM LaGuardia Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA643 · UA1559 | 5:45 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h14 | 12:59 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA611 · UA1386 | 5:53 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h11 | 3:04 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1317 · AS274 | 6:13 PM San Francisco International Airport | 15h45 | 9:58 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1317 · AS22 | 6:13 PM San Francisco International Airport | 16h59 | 11:12 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1317 · AS16 | 6:13 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h46 | 2:59 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1604 · UA2168 | 6:14 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h15 | 1:29 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3473 · AS36 | 6:42 PM San Francisco International Airport | 15h47 | 10:29 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2437 | 6:55 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h31 | 12:26 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
B62116 | 6:55 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h34 | 12:29 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA16 | 7:03 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h38 | 12:41 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1960 · UA1386 | 7:55 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h09 | 3:04 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA755 · UA3436 | 7:55 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h49 | 3:44 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2011 | 8:05 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h28 | 1:33 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS580 · AS22 | 8:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 14h37 | 11:12 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS580 · AS274 | 8:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 13h23 | 9:58 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA166 | 9:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h29 | 2:29 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS1340 · AS22 | 9:57 PM San Francisco International Airport | 13h15 | 11:12 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1340 · AS274 | 9:57 PM San Francisco International Airport | 12h01 | 9:58 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2248 | 10:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h20 | 3:20 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
B6616 | 10:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h26 | 3:26 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS2065 · AS36 | 10:12 PM San Francisco International Airport | 12h17 | 10:29 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2626 | 11:45 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h28 | 5:13 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, March 20 | |||||
AS2154 · AS24 | 12:09 AM San Francisco International Airport | 19h22 | 7:31 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2154 · AS36 | 12:09 AM San Francisco International Airport | 10h20 | 10:29 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS194 · AS286 | 12:43 AM San Francisco International Airport | 18h46 | 7:29 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS758 · AS34 | 1:14 AM San Francisco International Airport | 19h14 | 8:28 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS758 · AS274 | 1:14 AM San Francisco International Airport | 8h44 | 9:58 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS758 · AS298 | 1:14 AM San Francisco International Airport | 17h13 | 6:27 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS758 · AS22 | 1:14 AM San Francisco International Airport | 9h58 | 11:12 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS525 · AS18 | 1:40 AM San Francisco International Airport | 17h46 | 7:26 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1800 · UA2397 | 1:55 AM San Francisco International Airport | 7h10 | 9:05 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3452 · AS24 | 2:31 AM San Francisco International Airport | 17h00 | 7:31 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3452 · AS297 | 2:31 AM San Francisco International Airport | 18h43 | 9:14 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3452 · AS36 | 2:31 AM San Francisco International Airport | 7h58 | 10:29 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS195 · AS286 | 3:45 AM San Francisco International Airport | 15h44 | 7:29 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5753 · UA2857 | 3:45 AM San Francisco International Airport | 7h25 | 11:10 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS316 · AS34 | 3:59 AM San Francisco International Airport | 16h29 | 8:28 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS316 · AS298 | 3:59 AM San Francisco International Airport | 14h28 | 6:27 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS316 · AS26 | 3:59 AM San Francisco International Airport | 19h07 | 11:06 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS316 · AS356 | 3:59 AM San Francisco International Airport | 16h39 | 8:38 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS316 · AS477 | 3:59 AM San Francisco International Airport | 18h30 | 10:29 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA233 · UA1309 | 4:15 AM San Francisco International Airport | 8h27 | 12:42 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2681 · UA3430 | 4:30 AM San Francisco International Airport | 9h14 | 1:44 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA698 | 4:30 AM San Francisco International Airport | 5h29 | 9:59 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA276 | 4:55 AM San Francisco International Airport | 5h34 | 10:29 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS2023 · AS294 | 5:04 AM San Francisco International Airport | 17h54 | 10:58 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2023 · AS18 | 5:04 AM San Francisco International Airport | 14h22 | 7:26 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS628 | 5:22 AM San Francisco International Airport | 5h37 | 10:59 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA7562 | 5:22 AM San Francisco International Airport | 5h37 | 10:59 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1870 · UA3430 | 5:45 AM San Francisco International Airport | 7h59 | 1:44 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS42 | 5:48 AM San Francisco International Airport | 5h42 | 11:30 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA737 | 5:55 AM San Francisco International Airport | 5h20 | 11:15 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:59 AM San Francisco, CA | 5h31 | 11:30 AM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
B6378 · B62872 | 6:14 AM San Francisco International Airport | 10h46 | 5:00 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
B6378 · B61002 | 6:14 AM San Francisco International Airport | 10h33 | 4:47 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2111 · UA3430 | 6:20 AM San Francisco International Airport | 7h24 | 1:44 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2416 | 6:55 AM San Francisco International Airport | 5h22 | 12:17 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
B6416 | 6:59 AM San Francisco International Airport | 5h31 | 12:30 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: San Francisco, CA to New York, NY Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at New York, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, annual parade featuring giant balloons and floats
- New Year's Eve in Times Square, iconic celebration with a ball drop at midnight
- SummerStage, free outdoor concerts held in Central Park
- Tribeca Film Festival, showcasing independent films and filmmakers.
- Independence Day, spectacular fireworks and patriotic celebrations in July
- Labor Day, marking the end of summer with parades and events in September
- Memorial Day, honoring veterans with ceremonies and the unofficial start of summer in May
- Christmas, festive decorations and holiday spirit throughout December.
popular airports
Popular airports from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are located in all terminals, including DFS Duty-Free and Burberry.
- Parking available in the Domestic and International Garages, approximately 1.9€ ($2) per 15 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including the United Club and Delta Sky Club.
- Located in the main hall of the Domestic Terminal.
- Buses: SamTrans 292, 397, 398, KX
- Metro: BART Yellow Line
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in all terminals, including Duty-Free and Hudson News.
- Parking available at all terminals, approximately 3.8€ ($4) per 30 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available in most terminals, including Delta Sky Club and American Airlines Admirals Club.
- Located in Terminal 4, open daily.
- Bus: Q3, Q6, Q7, Q10, B15
- Metro: A, E
- Train: Long Island Rail Road (LIRR)
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in all terminals, including Duty-Free and Hudson News.
- Parking available in multiple lots, approximately 4.7€ ($5) per hour.
- Restaurants in all terminals, including fast food and sit-down options like Shake Shack and La Chula.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels nearby, including LaGuardia Plaza Hotel and Aloft New York LaGuardia Airport.
- Lounges available, including American Airlines Admirals Club and Delta Sky Club.
- Lost and Found located in terminal B; open daily.
- Car rental services available in terminal A, including Hertz and Avis.
- Bus Q70-SBS, LaGuardia Link, 8 miles
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