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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco from $197

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 17/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SFO
17 Apr — 24 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco are usually found in January or February, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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 12 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$365

One-way from

$197

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$636

Good one-way deal

$246 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 10/5-14/5
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 23m total
  • New York to San Francisco
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 17/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 30m total
  • New York to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($0 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco.

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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 12 April 2025.

Sat 10/520:08JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 46mAlaska Airlines
Wed 14/513:52SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/4$365
Thu 29/519:40JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 49mDelta
Tue 3/607:10SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 49mDelta
Deal found 11/4$381
Sun 25/506:38JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 22mJetBlue
Tue 3/615:50SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 43mJetBlue
Deal found 11/4$386
Tue 20/516:30JFK - SFO
1 stop10h 23mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 27/506:41SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 48mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 11/4$480
Thu 6/1111:32JFK - SFO
1 stop8h 46mSun Country Air
Sun 9/1123:59SFO - JFK
1 stop7h 34mSun Country Air
Deal found 11/4$504
Thu 17/406:59JFK - SFO
1 stop14h 13mFrontier
Thu 17/420:32SFO - JFK
1 stop29h 58mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$632

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Price

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/5

20:08-23:54

Nonstop6h 46m

San Francisco

Wed 14/5

13:52-22:29

Nonstop5h 37m

$365

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 29/5

19:40-23:29

Nonstop6h 49m

San Francisco

Tue 3/6

07:10-15:59

Nonstop5h 49m

$381

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 25/5

06:38-10:00

Nonstop6h 22m

San Francisco

Tue 3/6

15:50-00:33

Nonstop5h 43m

$386

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 20/5

16:30-23:53

1 stop10h 23m

San Francisco

Tue 27/5

06:41-15:29

Nonstop5h 48m

$480

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/10

11:31-16:57

1 stop8h 26m

San Francisco

Sun 12/10

18:15-10:30

1 stop13h 15m

$536

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 17/4

06:00-21:30

1 stop18h 30m

$197

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/5

19:30-23:21

Nonstop6h 51m

$207

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/6

16:30-23:53

1 stop10h 23m

$221

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 20/9

20:29-23:49

Nonstop6h 20m

$223

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/5

21:45-01:23

Nonstop6h 38m

$240

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco

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 4 April 2025.

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 71 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 $1,375). 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 12 April 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 78% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco. 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 12 April 2025.

The most flights from JFK to SFO are scheduled on a Friday (97 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (35 on average).

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 12 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines 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.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Phally,Oct 2024

IAD - SFO

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Phally,Oct 2024

IAD - SFO

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.
8.0
Very Good

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Phally,Oct 2024

IAD - SFO

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Phally,Oct 2024

IAD - SFO

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Phally,Oct 2024

IAD - SFO

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Phally,Oct 2024

IAD - SFO

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

Related info for your journey

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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 75 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 Alaska Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $365. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and JetBlue, with the lowest prices starting at $381 and $386, respectively. These flights start at 45% 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 $197 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $207 and Hawaiian Airlines from $221 one-way.

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

    Consider LOT (93%), Korean Air (91%) or China Eastern (86%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco.

  • 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 $182. On average you can expect to pay $371. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $319.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco 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 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 $1,375). 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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