New York City from San Francisco, Nov 27–Dec 2: $2,529 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $83 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
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.
Round-trip flights from San Francisco to New York City came to $494 per person ($988 for two) for Nov 27–Dec 2, 2026, 5 nights, on Alaska Airlines with 1 stop. Expect highs of 41–49°F with lows near 32°F. The best-value hotel, Four Points by Sheraton New York Downtown, was $1,541 for the stay, or $308 a night.
The total, before you go
$2,529 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $988 |
| Four Points by Sheraton New York Downtown, 5 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,541 |
| The total, before you go | $2,529 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $140 |
$83 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $35 each way per bag on Alaska, $140 for two round trip); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
$494 per person, round trip
$988 for two, taxes and fees included · Alaska · 1 stop · 18h 6m
Out Fri, Nov 27, 6:23 AM – Fri, Nov 27, 3:00 PM · back Wed, Dec 2, 6:05 AM – Wed, Dec 2, 3:34 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $494 | 1 stop | 18h 6m |
| Alaska | $529 | nonstop | 12h 11m |
| JetBlue | $564 | nonstop | 12h 4m |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 6:47 PM PDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$494 per person round trip, or $988 for two, is what we found for Nov 27–Dec 2, 2026. That's $83 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, about 14% less, across the 12 offers we checked. Prices are all-in and can move, so treat this as a snapshot from when we looked. The timing is the draw: you fly out Friday, Nov 27, right after Thanksgiving, as the city heads into its holiday stretch, and December brings the holiday windows and the Rockefeller Center tree. Plan for highs of 41–49°F and lows near 32°F. That makes it a coat-and-scarf trip built around museums, Broadway and long dinners, not lazy park days. Heads-up: December is peak hotel season in New York, and the room prices on this page were found at the same time as the fare.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city getaway in winter-coat weather, focused on culture, food, shopping and nightlife. It works well for a couple or two friends who like to keep moving: a museum in the morning, a long walk across a bridge in the afternoon, a show at night. The pace is as busy as you want it to be, and the subway gets you almost everywhere.
Weather in New York City, Nov 27–Dec 2
Typical highs 41–49°F, lows near 32°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 27 | 49 °F | 36 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Nov 28 | 44 °F | 34 °F | Mostly clear |
| Sun, Nov 29 | 41 °F | 30 °F | Overcast |
| Mon, Nov 30 | 43 °F | 29 °F | Overcast |
| Tue, Dec 1 | 42 °F | 30 °F | Overcast |
| Wed, Dec 2 | 46 °F | 32 °F | Partly cloudy |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in New York City
Four Points by Sheraton New York Downtown is the best value: $1,541 for the 5 nights ($308 a night) in a Queen Room, rated 8.2 from 2,698 reviews, with free cancellation. The Cloud One New York-Downtown, part of the Motel One Group is the top-rated pick at 8.8 from 7,964 reviews: $1,748 for the stay ($350 a night) in a Standard King Room, but it isn't free to cancel. Pod Times Square is the budget-style option, a Bunk Pod for $1,679 ($336 a night), rated 8.6 from 16,623 reviews, with free cancellation. All three are room only. Midtown puts you close to Times Square and the Broadway theatres. Lower Manhattan is handy for the 9/11 Memorial, the ferries and the Brooklyn Bridge.
Four Points by Sheraton New York Downtown
$1,541 for 5 nights, two guests · $308 a night
See roomsThe Cloud One New York-Downtown, part of the Motel One Group
$1,748 for 5 nights, two guests · $350 a night
See roomsPod Times Square
$1,679 for 5 nights, two guests · $336 a night
See roomsAll hotels in New York City for these dates
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Where in New York City
- Midtown: Times Square, Broadway theatres and the most hotel choice.
- SoHo / NoLIta: Boutique hotels amid cast-iron streets, shops and restaurants.
- Upper West Side: Quieter residential blocks next to Central Park and museums.
- Williamsburg, Brooklyn: Rooftop bars and skyline views one subway stop from Manhattan.
- Lower Manhattan: Weekend rates near the 9/11 Memorial, ferries and the Brooklyn Bridge.
What to do in New York City
- See a Broadway show after a walk through Times Square.
- Walk the High Line down to Chelsea Market.
- Ride the Staten Island Ferry past the Statue of Liberty.
- Spend a morning at the Met or MoMA when it's cold out.
- Cross the Brooklyn Bridge on foot at sunset.
- Watch the sunset from Top of the Rock.
Also worth it
- Take the Staten Island Ferry past the Statue of Liberty
Tours and tickets in New York City
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Getting there and around
| Airports in San Francisco | San Francisco International (SFO), Oakland San Francisco Bay (OAK), San Jose Mineta International (SJC) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New York City | John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA) |
| Flight time | 18h 6m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 2,566 miles each way |
| Time difference | +3 hours |
What 5 nights in New York City costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $988 |
| Hotel, 5 nights (Four Points by Sheraton New York Downtown) | $1,541 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 5 days for two | $1,900 |
| Total for two | $4,429 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for a luxury destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: San Francisco to New York City
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $494 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $417 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Price checks | 4 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for New York City.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and the NYC Marathon
- No passport is needed for this domestic trip, and the currency is the US dollar.
- New York is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco, so the 6:23 AM departure from SFO lands you in Eastern time.
- The $494 fare has 1 stop and a listed travel time of 18h 6m. The return leaves at 6:05 AM on Wednesday, Dec 2.
- Four Points and Pod Times Square offer free cancellation, but The Cloud One does not. All three rates are room only.
- New York has three airports: JFK, Newark Liberty (EWR) and LaGuardia (LGA). This fare flies SFO to JFK.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
We found $494 per person round trip, or $988 for two, on Alaska Airlines with 1 stop from SFO to JFK. That's all-in and $83 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. Fares change, so check the live price before you decide.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. In the same check, we saw an Alaska Airlines nonstop at $529 per person and a JetBlue nonstop at $564 per person. The $494 fare has 1 stop.
What is the weather like?
It's cold. Typical highs run 41–49°F, with lows near 32°F and some nights dipping to 29°F. Most days are overcast, and Nov 28 looks mostly clear. Pack a warm coat, gloves and shoes you can walk in all day.
Is 5 nights enough?
For a first look, yes. Five nights gives you time for a Broadway show, a morning at the Met or MoMA, the High Line, the Staten Island Ferry and a sunset on the Brooklyn Bridge, with room left over for long dinners.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
Our rough budget for two is $4,429: $988 for flights, $1,541 for five nights at Four Points by Sheraton New York Downtown and $1,900 in spending money, which works out to $190 per person per day.
Do I need a passport?
No. This is a domestic trip, and you'll pay in US dollars. Just bring the ID you normally use for flights within the US.
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