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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco from $229

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 7/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SFO
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco are usually found in February or January, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$395

One-way from

$229

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$878
Delta
  • Delta
  • 17/1-24/1
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 17m total
  • New York to San Francisco
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 7/1
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 45m total
  • New York to San Francisco
High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Tue 31/1211:30JFK - SFO
1 stop11h 43mAlaska Airlines
Mon 13/119:55SFO - JFK
1 stop16h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/12$546
Thu 26/1219:05JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 46mDelta
Mon 13/107:00SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mDelta
Deal found 18/12$548
Fri 27/1211:00JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 39mJetBlue
Thu 9/108:00SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 25mJetBlue
Deal found 17/12$591

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New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 17/1

14:55-18:41

Nonstop6h 46m

San Francisco

Fri 24/1

14:25-22:56

Nonstop5h 31m

$395

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 22/1

16:00-16:31

2 stops27h 31m

San Francisco

Sun 26/1

19:55-22:59

2 stops24h 04m

$400

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/1

20:30-00:14

Nonstop6h 44m

San Francisco

Sun 12/1

07:20-15:49

Nonstop5h 29m

$433

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/6

11:29-17:13

1 stop8h 44m

San Francisco

Sat 7/6

18:25-10:31

1 stop13h 06m

$635

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/1

13:00-16:45

Nonstop6h 45m

$229

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 13/1

20:30-00:14

Nonstop6h 44m

$244

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 23/2

07:00-10:52

Nonstop6h 52m

$252

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 16/6

11:29-17:26

1 stop8h 57m

$275

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/1

08:00-16:11

2 stops11h 11m

$351

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 88 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,183). 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 JFK to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

When flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated 19 December 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and JetBlue from New York to San Francisco have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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9,551 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

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1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

8.0
Very Good
9,551 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,551 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

8.0
Very Good
8,604 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,551 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

7.4
Good
3,274 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,551 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,551 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

7.0
Good
399 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,551 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

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

    San Francisco (SFO), located 19.0 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco. 0 airlines have flights to San Francisco from New York John F Kennedy Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 39 inbound flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl per day.

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $395. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Alaska Airlines and JetBlue, with the lowest prices starting at $400 and $433, respectively. These flights start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $229 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include JetBlue from $244 and Delta from $252 one-way.

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

    The cheapest flight price from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco is $406. On average you can expect to pay $1,825. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $310.

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,183). 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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