Question 1

How long does a flight from San Francisco to New York take?

Accepted Answer

The average direct flight takes 5h 20m, covering a distance of 6.645 km.

Question 2

How many flights are there between San Francisco and New York per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 27 and 34 direct flights that take off from San Francisco and land in New York, with an average flight time of 5h 40m. The most common departure time is 14:00 and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Each week, there are 225 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 3

What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to New York was 163 € for a one-way ticket and 286 € for a return.

Question 4

Which airlines fly most frequently between San Francisco and New York?

Accepted Answer

San Francisco and New York are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are United Airlines (83 flights per week), Delta (45 flights per week), and JetBlue (40 flights per week).

Question 5

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to New York on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

Question 6

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to New York?

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 0:40 and will be landing in New York at 9:20.

Question 7

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to New York?

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If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to New York jets off at 23:59 and lands at 8:39.

Question 8

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

JetBlue, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to New York flight route.

Question 9

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to New York flight route.

Question 10

On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from San Francisco to New York on a daily basis.

Question 11

Can I take an Uber from downtown to San Francisco Airport?

Accepted Answer

In general, a ride on Uber won’t cost you too much, but traffic conditions can affect the price. You can meet your driver on level 5 of the domestic terminal garage or curbside on the departures level of the international terminal.

Question 12

What is the most convenient way to get from New York LaGuardia to Manhattan?

Accepted Answer

By far the most convenient way is to travel by car service, especially if you have a lot of luggage or are traveling in a large party. Your driver will be waiting for you at baggage claim and will happily transport your party and all the luggage to the car.

Question 13

What is the most cost-effective way to get from New York John F. Kennedy Intl. to Manhattan?

Accepted Answer

The combination of the AirTrain and the NYC subway system is the most cost-effective way to make the trip. The AirTrain will cost a few dollars, and the journey on the subway will cost even less; but be forewarned that this may be a difficult journey if you have several bags to carry.

Question 14

If money is no object, what is the most luxurious way to travel from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Manhattan?

Accepted Answer

If you’re really looking to splurge, US Helicopter flies to and from John F. Kennedy Intl. from three locations in Manhattan at the Wall Street Heliport: E. 34th Street and W. 30th Street. The cost for this service is $159 per person but please note you will be limited to one checked bag and one carry-on bag per passenger.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to New York is January, where tickets cost 284 € (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is 496 € and 464 € respectively.

Question 16

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to New York.

Question 17

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 18

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to New York with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

Question 19

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New York from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 20

How often are flights from San Francisco to New York delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between San Francisco and New York historically see delays in approximately 14% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 180 minutes.

Question 21

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Alaska Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 12% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 22

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Monday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 23

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 24

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and New York?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 25

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from San Francisco to New York were found on Alaska Airlines (286 €) and JetBlue (290 €).

Question 26

What is the cheapest San Francisco to New York flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from San Francisco to New York costs 260 € on the route between San Francisco (SFO) and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 59% cheaper than other San Francisco-New York routes. The most popular route is between San Francisco (SFO) and Newark Airport (EWR).

Question 27

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to New York, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Question 28

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of 304 €, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 29

How much is a return flight from San Francisco to New York?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to New York from San Francisco usually cost between 307 € and 551 € in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was 286 € on Alaska Airlines (10. Nov–10. Nov).

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