San Francisco – New York (and vice versa). $177 (Basic Economy) / $237 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes – The Flight Deal

Great deals for nonstop flights to and from New York!

The $237 fare is a standard economy ticket, which includes a normal-sized carry-on bag and a personal item, along with the option for advance seat selection.

jetBlue also offers a $177 fare, classified as Basic Economy. This option does not permit advance seat assignments, as seats are randomly assigned during check-in. Additionally, it does not allow for changes or cancellations.

Statue of Liberty – Photo: The Flight Deal

Sample Travel Date:

• February 15th – 18th, 2026

• This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date; for more availability, please refer to the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” instructions below.

Fare Availability:

• Available for travel in mid-February 2026. Limited availability; ticket purchase must occur at least 3 days prior to departure.

• Please note, this fare is valid at the time of posting; if this post is over two days old, the fare may no longer be available.

How to Search for Availability:

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

• Utilize Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software with the following criteria:
  • Origin: SFO
  • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: b6
    • Extension Codes:
      • This instructs Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software to look for the Basic Economy fare. Use these dates on jetBlue, where you can upgrade to the regular economy fare.
  • Destination: JFK
    • This works both ways; JFK can also be the origin, and SFO as the destination.
  • Return Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: b6
  • (Click on the Advanced Codes link to enable advanced routing input).
  • Select “See calendar of lowest fares”.
  • Duration: “3-10” (This is just a sample; any 7-day range like 3-10, 7-14, etc., can be used).
• Beginner’s Guide on How to Use Matrix by ITA Software.
• How to Read Airfare Rules and Use Them to Your Advantage.

• The Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software should resemble the layout shown below once all values are inputted.

• You cannot purchase tickets through Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software. For purchasing, follow the instructions in the “How to Buy” section below.

Fare Class:

• L (Basic Economy)
• P (Regular Economy)

Routing:

• SFO – JFK (New York) – SFO

Mileage:

• Miles Flown: 5,158 miles or 3.4 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 4.6 cents per mile (Regular Economy)

How to Buy:

• Book directly on jetBlue using the dates found on Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software.

Accommodations

• TripAdvisor – A leading hotel meta-search engine providing the lowest prices from over 200 sites.

Car Rentals

• Rental Cars – A prominent car rental service featuring major brands such as Hertz, Avis, Budget, Dollar, and Enterprise.

Activities and Tours

• Viator – The largest marketplace for destination activities and tours.

For the latest cheap flight deals to New York:

For the latest cheap flight deals from San Francisco/Bay Area:

*The Flight Deal earns a commission if you use affiliate links to book accommodations, car rentals, activities, or apply for a credit card using our link. Thank you for your support!

=====

To stay updated on our latest deals, LIKE our The Flight Deal Facebook Page, follow us on Twitter @TheFlightDeal, or subscribe to our RSS Feed or Email Newsletter (once a day).

The Flight Deal does not sell travel products or services. We provide information about third-party travel suppliers’ offers and link you to their sites. The information posted is valid at the time of publication; however, we cannot guarantee that their offers will not change or become unavailable. Please check their sites for the most current offer details and applicable terms and conditions.