Flights San Francisco → New York
As of November 2026, economy flights from San Francisco to New York have a typical range USD 281–958, median USD 514. Full range across all 69 offers: USD 219–2249. We analyzed 69 offers from 7 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: San Francisco → New York
Based on 69 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: San Francisco → New York
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| United | — | USD 50 | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| American | — | USD 55 | — |
| Southwest Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Southwest | — | USD 45 | — |
| United Airlines | Included | USD 40 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from San Francisco to New York cost?
Based on 69 offers · November 2026
San Francisco to New York flights ranged from USD 219 to USD 2249 across 69 offers analyzed in November 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 69 offers.
These 69 offers (November 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 378 and USD 694
What hidden fees do San Francisco to New York flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on San Francisco to New York routes. The breakdown below is based on 69 offers analyzed in November 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| United | 50 | 18% |
| DL | 38 | 4% |
| AA | 50 | 8% |
| American | 55 | 15% |
| WN | 6 | 1% |
| Southwest | 45 | 12% |
| UA | 47 | 7% |
American: base ~USD 302 + fees USD 55 = ~USD 357 total. Southwest Airlines: base ~USD 503 + fees USD 6 = ~USD 509 total.
American's USD 55 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Southwest Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 201 base difference shrinks to USD 152 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from San Francisco to New York?
7 airlines flew San Francisco to New York in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (United), fares ranged USD 219–369 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 United | 11 | 219–369 | 263 | 50 (19%) |
 American | 6 | 329–384 | 357 | 55 (15%) |
 Southwest | 2 | 380–389 | 385 | 45 (12%) |
 Southwest Airlines | 15 | 396–611 | 509 | 6 (1%) |
 United Airlines | 3 | 551–726 | 591 | 47 (8%) |
 American Airlines | 17 | 329–810 | 694 | 50 (7%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 15 | 443–1503 | 958 | 38 (4%) |
Where do the best San Francisco → New York prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from travel agency sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: San Francisco to New York flights
- Full-service carriers on San Francisco–New York cost 1.3x more than budget airlines (USD 572 vs USD 447 median; overall median USD 514).
- American charges 9.2x more in ancillary fees than WN — USD 55 vs USD 6 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 1330 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 329. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from San Francisco to New York cost?
- Based on 69 offers analyzed, San Francisco to New York flights range from USD 219 to USD 2249, with a median price of USD 514. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on San Francisco to New York flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 38 to the base fare on San Francisco to New York flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on San Francisco to New York including all fees?
- United has the lowest median fare on San Francisco to New York at USD 263 (median across 11 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest San Francisco–New York flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 329. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on San Francisco to New York routes?
- San Francisco to New York has 7 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 219 to USD 2249 across 69 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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