San Francisco – New York (and vice versa). $227 (Basic Economy) / $327 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes – The Flight Deal

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The regular fare of $327 includes advanced seat assignment and a standard carry-on bag.

Alternatively, Alaska Air offers a Basic Economy fare for $227, which does not include advanced seat assignments, changes, and passengers board last.

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Sample Travel Date:

• January 22nd – 25th, 2026

• This date is just one example. For more options, please refer to the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” sections below.

Fare Availability:

• Valid for travel from early December to early February 2026. Limited availability. Tickets must be purchased at least 7 days in advance.

• Note: This fare is current as of posting. If this post is older than two days, the fare may no longer be available.

How to Search for Availability:

• This guide is for searching availability only. To purchase tickets, scroll to the “How to Buy” section below.

• Use Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software with the following criteria:
  • Origin: SFO
  • Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: as
    • Extension Codes:
      • Input these codes to search for Basic Economy fares on Alaska Air, with the option to upgrade to standard economy fares.
  • Destination: JFK
    • JFK can also be the origin with SFO as the destination.
  • Return Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: as
  • (Click the Advanced Codes link to enable input for routing codes.)
  • Select “See calendar of lowest fares.”
  • Duration “3-10” (This is just a sample; feel free to adjust the 7-day range as needed.)
• Refer to our Beginner’s Guide on how to use Matrix by ITA Software.
• Learn how to read airfare rules and maximize your advantages.

• The Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software page should appear as shown below when all values are filled in.

• You cannot purchase tickets using Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software. To buy, refer to the “How to Buy” section below.

Fare Class:

• X (Basic Economy)
• R (Regular Economy)

Routing:

• SFO – JFK (New York) – SFO

Mileage:

• Miles Flown: 5,156 miles or approximately 4.4 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 6.3 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  
• Elite Qualifying Miles: 5,156 miles
• Redeemable Miles: 5,156 miles

How to Buy:

• Book your tickets directly on Alaska Air using the dates found through Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software.

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