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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
30%Trains are 30% more expensive in New York City than in San Francisco.
San Francisco£2.13
New York City£2.80
MealMid-priced restaurant
36%A meal in New York City is 36% cheaper than a meal in San Francisco.
San Francisco£19.37
New York City£12.37
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
28%A taxi fare in New York City is 28% cheaper than in San Francisco.
San Francisco£3.22
New York City£2.32
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
17%Coffee in New York City is 17% cheaper than in San Francisco.
San Francisco£4.65
New York City£3.87
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 1.3 USD
1 USD = 0.78 GBP
Last checked on Thu 27/03
Distance: 2566 miles
San Francisco airports
San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO)How far from city centre: 11 miles
New York City airports
John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK)How far from city centre: 14 miles
La Guardia (LGA)How far from city centre: 5 miles
Stewart (SWF)How far from city centre: 52 miles

Frequently asked questions about flights from San Francisco to New York City

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from San Francisco to New York City?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions United States may apply when travelling from San Francisco. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How can I find cheap flights from San Francisco to New York City at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from San Francisco to New York City is 56£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is New York City expensive to visit compared to San Francisco?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in New York City costs an average of 2.32 GBP, 28% cheaper than San Francisco, with a fare of 3.22 GBP,

while train tickets costs 31% more in New York City: 2.80 GBP against 2.13 GBP in San Francisco.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 12.37 GBP in New York City, 36% less than the 19.37 GBP in San Francisco.

The price of the coffee is around 17% cheaper in New York City, with an average of 3.87 GBP, while in San Francisco the coffee costs 4.65 GBP.

When is the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to New York City?
The most popular months to book a flight from San Francisco to New York City are August, May and July, based on the searches of our customers. For insights on the best time to book flights to New York City, visit our page best time to book your flights, where you’ll find useful information based on travel trends.
When is the best time to travel from San Francisco to New York City?
The best time of the year to go to New York City when flying from San Francisco depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, August is the top 1º month to fly to New York City from San Francisco in terms of searches from our customer, followed by September and July. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, February, December and January are the months with less volume of searchs for the route San Francisco - New York City.
How long does the flight take to go from San Francisco to New York City?
The total flight time between San Francisco and New York City is of around 05:41 hours on average, considering an average distance of 4,153 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in New York City compared to San Francisco?
While in San Francisco the temperatures can reach an average of 32.98 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 6 mm ,New York City's temperatures can go up to 32.5 ºC during the hot season, with 12 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -11.93 ºC in New York City, compared to the 2.36 ºC average degrees reported in San Francisco. During the winter period, San Francisco can register 12 mm precipitation, while New York City have an average of 12 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between San Francisco and New York City?

The main airport route flying between San Francisco and New York City is: San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO) to John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Alaska Airlines.

Which are the airlines with flights from San Francisco to New York City?

Airlines with direct flights departing from San Francisco to New York City are:

  • Alaska Airlines.
  • American Airlines.
  • Delta Air Lines.

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