Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York
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Key info about flying to New York
Depart from
San Francisco International
Arrive to
John F. Kennedy International
Flights per week
400
Flight distance
4157 km
Worth visiting
Empire State Building - Independence National Historical Park, PA, USA - Manhattan Island - Metropolitan Museum of Art - Staten Island - Statue of Liberty - Times Square
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Getting from New York City airports to the city center
Fastest options: AirTrain + subway (JFK), bus or taxi (LGA), AirTrain + NJ Transit (EWR). Best value: public transit combinations.
How to get from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to New York?
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
60-75 min | $11; AirTrain $8.50 + subway $2.90 | every 5–10 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
35-45 min | $16 – $21; AirTrain + LIRR fare varies by peak/off-peak | every 10–20 min (traffic dependent) | fastest to Midtown | |
40-75 min | $70; flat fare to Manhattan; plus tolls and tip | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door with luggage |
How to get from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to New York?
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
45-70 min | $2 – $3; free transfer between Q70 and subway | every 5–15 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
25-50 min | $35 – $55; metered; plus tolls and tip | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience |
How to get from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to New York?
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
30-45 min | $13 – $16; AirTrain included in NJ Transit fare | every 15–30 min (traffic dependent) | fastest to Penn Station | |
40-60 min | $18; one-way fare | every 15–30 min (traffic dependent) | direct to Midtown stops | |
35-60 min | $80 – $120; metered; plus tolls and tip | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door from New Jersey |
Notes:
- Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- JFK yellow cab fare to Manhattan is a flat $70 (excluding tolls and tip). LaGuardia and Newark fares are metered.
- AirTrain at JFK and EWR connects terminals to transit hubs; fare is included or separate depending on connection.
- Road traffic, especially during rush hours, can significantly affect journey times for taxis and buses.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Weather in New York
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 2°C | -3°C |
| February | 4°C | -2°C |
| March | 9°C | 1°C |
| April | 15°C | 6°C |
| May | 20°C | 12°C |
| June | 26°C | 17°C |
| July | 29°C | 21°C |
| August | 28°C | 20°C |
| September | 24°C | 17°C |
| October | 18°C | 11°C |
| November | 11°C | 4°C |
| December | 6°C | 0°C |
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New York travel tips
Come to the Highline in Chelsea in New York City in the morning
If you want to enjoy the Chelsea Highline's murals and greenery in New York City without the crowd, go there in the morning. This wonderful trail will lead you to Chelsea Market; check out a lot of stores with handcrafts, designer clothes, seafood, flavours, and ready-to-eat meals.
Make sure to turn to less popular streets in New York City
Escape from New York City's fuss to less popular streets like Bleecker Street in Greenwich Village. Try delicious pizza, rice balls, and cannolis at numerous Italian shops there.
The Glossier Flagship in New York City is a paradise for women who like cosmetics
Located at 123 Lafayette Street in New York City, the Glossier Flagship is not just a cosmetics store. It's like a temple with top-quality cosmetics, diffuse light, pale-pink plaster and comfy banquette seating. The “wet bar” is a place where you can play with skincare testers there.
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