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Cheap Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to New York City (NYC)

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Route information

Local currency and cost comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
42% Trains are 42% more expensive in New York City than in San Francisco.
San Francisco $2.55
New York City $3.63
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
30% A meal in New York City is 30% cheaper than a meal in San Francisco.
San Francisco $25
New York City $17.5
Distance: 2566 miles
San Francisco airports
San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO) How far from city center: 11 miles
New York City airports
La Guardia (LGA) How far from city center: 5 miles
John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) How far from city center: 14 miles
Stewart (SWF) How far from city center: 52 miles

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Useful information to fly from San Francisco to New York City

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Time difference between San Francisco and New York City

If you're planning a trip from San Francisco to New York City, remember that the Big Apple is 3 hours ahead of the Golden City. So when it's 10:00 AM in San Francisco, it's already 1:00 PM in New York City. Keep this in mind when scheduling calls, booking dinner reservations, or just trying to coordinate with friends and family on the East Coast.

Airlines that fly from San Francisco to New York City

Looking to book flights from San Francisco to New York City? You've got options! Many airlines offer this popular route, but here are five of the most recognized:

Best time to fly to new-york-city

New York City has a temperate climate with warm, humid summers and cold winters. The hottest months are June to September, with average highs around 86°F. Winter, from December to February, sees much cooler temperatures, averaging around 25°F with frequent snowfall.

Spring and fall offer pleasant weather for exploring the city. If you're looking for cheaper flights from san-francisco to new-york-city, consider traveling during these shoulder seasons.

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Airports in San Francisco

San Francisco is served by three major airports for those amazing flights from San Francisco to New York City. They are:

Useful Information about Airports

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the closest airport to downtown San Francisco, approximately 13 miles south. Oakland International Airport (OAK) is located in the center of the Bay Area.Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) is located about 3 miles northwest of San Jose. All airports offer shuttles, taxis, rental cars, and public transportation. From both Oakland and San Jose, you can connect to BART to go into San Francisco. Some of the top airlines operating from these airports in 2024 are United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines.

Airports in New York City

Flights from San Francisco to New York City will generally land at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). It's the busiest of the three major airports serving the city, and a hub for both domestic and international flights from San Francisco to New York City. Located in the borough of Queens, it's about 16 miles southeast of Midtown Manhattan.

There are various ways to get from JFK to the city center:

New York City Airport Facilities

To make your arrival in New York City as smooth as possible, JFK offers a range of facilities for travelers.

Here's what you can expect to find:

What to do and see in New York City

New York City is a vibrant metropolis with endless possibilities. After your flights from San Francisco to New York City, get ready to experience the city that never sleeps! Here are a few things you shouldn't miss:

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Frequently asked questions about flights from San Francisco to New York City

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to United States. At eDreams have you covered!
For flights from San Francisco to New York City, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from San Francisco to New York City is $47. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is New York City more expensive than San Francisco to visit?
Looking at cab fares, a ride in New York City costs an average of 2.50 USD , 40% cheaper than San Francisco, with a fare of 4.15 USD, while train tickets cost 42% more at New York City: $ 3.63 USD versus $ 2.55 USD at San Francisco. Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 17.50 USD euros in New York City, 30% less than the 25.00 USD euros in San Francisco. The price of the coffee is around 13% cheaper in New York City, with an average of 5.00 USD, while in San Francisco the coffee costs 5.76 USD.
When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from San Francisco to New York City?
The most popular months to book a trip from San Francisco to New York City are October, May and September, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from San Francisco to New York City?
The best time of the year to visit New York City depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, December is the best month to fly to New York City from San Francisco in terms of searches from our customers, followed by November and June. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds January, March and February are the months with fewer searches for San Francisco - New York City.
How long does the flight from San Francisco to New York City take?
Flight length from San Francisco to New York City is around 05:41 hours on average, at an average distance of 4,153 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in New York City compared to San Francisco?
While in San Francisco the temperatures can reach an average of 32.98 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 6.0 mm ,New York City's temperatures can go up to 32.5 ºC during the hot season, with 12.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -11.93 ºC in New York City, compared to the 2.36 ºC average degrees reported in San Francisco. During the winter period, San Francisco can register 12.0 mm precipitation, while New York City have an average of 12.0 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between San Francisco and New York City?
The main route from San Francisco to New York City is: San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO) to John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK). The following airlines fly this route: Alaska Airlines. American Airlines. JetBlue Airways. Alternatively, you can find San Francisco - New York City flights between San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO) to La Guardia (LGA) with the following airline(s) flying the route: Frontier Airlines.
The airlines that fly indirectly from San Francisco to New York City are:
Alaska Airlines, stopping at Los Angeles during at least 150 minutes.
Flying Time 5 h and 41 m When flying from San Francisco to New York City, this can take around 5 h and 41 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors
Cheapest flight $47 The best price for flights from San Francisco to New York City offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days
Departure Airport San Francisco Intl Airport San Francisco Intl Airport is where you'll take off when flying from San Francisco to New York City
Arrival Airport John F Kennedy Intl Airport You'll land at John F Kennedy Intl Airport when flying from San Francisco to New York City

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