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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from $201

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JFK
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl are usually found in February or January, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$391

One-way from

$201

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$521
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 11/3-28/3
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 21m total
  • San Francisco to New York
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 7/2
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 34m total
  • San Francisco to New York
High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

Find flight deals from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Tue 11/309:01SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mAlaska Airlines
Fri 28/320:07JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/1$391
Sat 8/208:05SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 28mJetBlue
Sat 8/220:30JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 44mJetBlue
Deal found 15/1$393
Mon 17/316:05SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 25mDelta
Thu 20/307:00JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 39mDelta
Deal found 16/1$394
Thu 6/214:54SFO - JFK
1 stop12h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/216:30JFK - SFO
2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$449
Sat 1/222:53SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/208:30JFK - SFO
Nonstop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/1$465
Thu 29/518:09SFO - JFK
1 stop13h 24mSun Country Air
Mon 2/611:29JFK - SFO
1 stop28h 43mSun Country Air
Deal found 17/1$603

Find flights from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

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San Francisco

Tue 11/3

09:01-17:30

Nonstop5h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 28/3

20:07-23:59

Nonstop6h 52m

$391

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 8/2

08:05-16:33

Nonstop5h 28m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/2

20:30-00:14

Nonstop6h 44m

$393

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 17/3

16:05-00:30

Nonstop5h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 20/3

07:00-10:39

Nonstop6h 39m

$394

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Thu 6/2

14:54-06:30

1 stop12h 36m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/2

16:30-09:00

2 stops19h 30m

$449

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 1/2

22:53-07:29

Nonstop5h 36m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/2

08:30-12:34

Nonstop7h 04m

$465

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Thu 29/5

18:09-10:33

1 stop13h 24m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/6

11:29-13:12

1 stop28h 43m

$603

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 7/2

12:55-21:29

Nonstop5h 34m

$201

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Thu 6/2

09:15-22:59

2 stops10h 44m

$204

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 8/3

16:10-00:40

Nonstop5h 30m

$224

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 18/4

18:00-10:25

1 stop13h 25m

$319

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 61 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $1,203). Flying from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,944). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to JFK?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

The most flights from SFO to JFK are scheduled on a Thursday (96 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (46 on average).

Rainfall in John F Kennedy Intl by month

Plan your trip to John F Kennedy Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in John F Kennedy Intl by month

Plan your trip to John F Kennedy Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to John F Kennedy Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to John F Kennedy Intl. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and Delta from San Francisco to New York to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very Good
9,684 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

7.4
Good
3,199 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

7.4
Good
8,969 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    Located just 19.0 km from the city centre, San Francisco is the airport most travellers will use when flying to New York John F Kennedy Intl from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to New York John F Kennedy Intl should be relatively easy as there are 66 daily outbound flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl from 1 airline.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $391, Alaska Airlines will fly you from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and back. In addition to Alaska Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from JetBlue and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $393 and $394, respectively. Alaska Airlines is priced at 43% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport one-way?

    $201 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from JetBlue. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $204 and $224, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

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  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $183. While the most popular route (San Francisco - New York John F Kennedy Intl) can be booked for $309 on average our data indicates $445 when flying from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $1,203). Flying from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,944). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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