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$121+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK)
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 11/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JFK
Nov 17 — Nov 241
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 18, 2025.
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/298:00 amSFO - JFK
1 stop19h 30mFrontier
Wed 11/54:00 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop9h 27mFrontier
Deal found 10/15![Frontier logo]()
$236
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1010:59 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 31mDelta
Thu 11/135:05 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 31mDelta
Deal found 10/16![Delta logo]()
$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/268:27 pmSFO - JFK
2 stops12h 34mFrontier
Tue 11/47:59 amJFK - SFO
1 stop16h 23mFrontier
Deal found 10/15![Frontier logo]()
$238
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/310:43 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 36mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/124:00 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop9h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/275:45 amSFO - JFK
1 stop20h 45mFrontier
Fri 10/314:00 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop11h 14mFrontier
Deal found 10/17![Frontier logo]()
$240
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1210:43 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 36mAlaska Airlines
Thu 11/139:30 amJFK - SFO
1 stop11h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/16![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$241
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/210:43 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 36mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/124:00 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop9h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$242
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/310:00 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/78:29 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$243
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/268:27 pmSFO - JFK
2 stops12h 34mFrontier
Mon 11/34:00 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop11h 14mFrontier
Deal found 10/17![Frontier logo]()
$244
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/310:00 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop29h 30mFrontier
Wed 11/54:00 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop20h 33mFrontier
Deal found 10/18![Frontier logo]()
$245
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/297:00 amSFO - JFK
2 stops14h 33mFrontier
Fri 11/74:00 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop11h 14mFrontier
Deal found 10/16![Frontier logo]()
$246
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1210:35 amSFO - JFK
1 stop16h 52mAlaska Airlines
Sat 11/1510:00 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/16![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$247
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 October 18, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $236 (Trip.com) |
One-way from | $121 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $379 |
Good round-trip deal | $313 or less |
Good one-way deal | $191 or less |
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SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Mon 12/8
10:42 pm-7:01 am
Nonstop5h 19m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 12/12
8:29 pm-12:12 am
Nonstop6h 43m
$237
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Tue 11/18
11:50 am-8:25 pm
Nonstop5h 35m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 12/4
9:00 am-12:36 pm
Nonstop6h 36m
$237
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Mon 12/8
1:25 pm-10:01 pm
Nonstop5h 36m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 12/11
9:30 am-1:17 pm
Nonstop6h 47m
$237
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Wed 11/12
10:59 pm-7:30 am
Nonstop5h 31m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 11/15
7:29 pm-11:09 pm
Nonstop6h 40m
$237
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Wed 11/12
9:00 am-5:40 pm
Nonstop5h 40m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 11/19
7:29 pm-11:09 pm
Nonstop6h 40m
$237
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Thu 11/27
7:05 am-3:39 pm
Nonstop5h 34m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 12/4
7:00 am-10:35 am
Nonstop6h 35m
$258
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Wed 11/5
9:35 am-6:25 pm
Nonstop5h 50m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 11/18
9:00 am-12:32 pm
Nonstop6h 32m
$262
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Wed 11/5
1:35 pm-10:14 pm
Nonstop5h 39m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 11/12
9:30 am-3:47 pm
1 stop9h 17m
$272
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Thu 11/27
1:55 pm-10:30 pm
Nonstop5h 35m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 12/5
5:05 pm-8:39 pm
Nonstop6h 34m
$278
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Fri 12/5
9:00 am-10:59 pm
1 stop10h 59m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 12/8
4:35 pm-8:06 am
1 stop18h 31m
$279
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| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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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 round-trip flight from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on October 17, 2025.
The best time to book flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 85 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 $64). Flying from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $211). 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 October 18, 2025.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 28% on airfare.
What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on October 12, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How often are flights from San Francisco to New York delayed?
About 10% of weekly flights between San Francisco and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 183 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to New York flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to New York flights?
Over the last year, TAP AIR PORTUGAL have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.
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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 October 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
7.8
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodHannah,Aug 2025
SFO - SAN
Comfort
7.8
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodHannah,Aug 2025
SFO - SAN
Comfort
7.8
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodHannah,Aug 2025
SFO - SAN
Comfort
7.8
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodHannah,Aug 2025
SFO - SAN
Comfort
7.8
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodHannah,Aug 2025
SFO - SAN
Comfort
7.8
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodHannah,Aug 2025
SFO - SAN
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$128 | Average$279 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$138 | Average$301 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$149 | Average$368 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time83% | |
| Cheapest$188 | Average$454 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time85% | |
| Cheapest$214 | Average$372 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$219 | Average$428 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$239 | Average$433 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$264 | Average$448 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$317 | Average$523 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |