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San Francisco to New York City: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 2 times. The typical round trip was $440 per person and the lowest $417, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | $417 |
| Typical (median) | $440 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 2 |
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2026 | Nov 14–21, 2026 | $417 | American | nonstop | 5h 36m | Google Flights |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Nov 14–21, 2026 | $463 | B6 + AS | nonstop | 5h 29m | Kiwi.com |
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Questions about San Francisco to New York City
What does a round trip from San Francisco to New York City usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was $440 per person, taxes and fees included, across 2 checks; the lowest was $417.
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, a government photo ID is enough for US citizens.