San Francisco to New York City: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 10 times. The typical return was £320 per person and the lowest £303, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | £303 |
| Typical (median) | £320 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 10 |
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Trips we picked on this route
Just found · from San FranciscoWorth it, if
New York City
27 Nov – 2 Dec 2026 · 5 nights
- £63 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Four Points by Sheraton New York Downtown, rated 8.2 by 2,698 guests
- Free cancellation at Four Points by Sheraton New York Downtown
£1,906 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £745 + hotel £1,162, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Alaska · with a stop · 18h 6m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 18h 6m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £319 | AS | nonstop | 5h 35m | Kiwi.com |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £317 | AS | nonstop | 5h 35m | Kiwi.com |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 19 – 24 Nov 2026 | £447 | AS + B6 | with a stop | 5h 35m | Kiwi.com |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £303 | Alaska | nonstop | 5h 35m | Google Flights |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £320 | B6 + AS | nonstop | 5h 29m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £320 | B6 + AS | nonstop | 5h 29m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 27 Nov – 2 Dec 2026 | £372 | AS | with a stop | 18h 6m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 27 Nov – 2 Dec 2026 | £382 | AS + B6 | with a stop | 5h 37m | Kiwi.com |
| 11 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £314 | American | nonstop | 5h 36m | Google Flights |
| 11 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £349 | B6 + AS | nonstop | 5h 29m | Kiwi.com |
About New York City
New York City delivers Broadway, world-class museums, skyline views and a restaurant for every cuisine on earth, all reachable by subway.
New York City from every city: when to go, where to stay, what to do
Questions about San Francisco to New York City
What does a return from San Francisco to New York City usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was £320 per person, taxes and fees included, across 10 checks; the lowest was £303.
When is the best time to fly from San Francisco to New York City?
New York City is at its best in April, May, June, September, October, November and December. Avoid January, February: Cold, grey and slushy, though hotel rates are at their lowest
Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to New York City?
No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for New York City.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.