John F Kennedy Intl

$137+ 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 3/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JFK
Dec 30 — Jan 61
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The best prices from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl are usually found in January or February, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday 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 December 25, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$247
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$137
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$566
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From San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl
One-way flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl
High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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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 December 25, 2024.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Tue 12/3110:55 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mDelta
Wed 1/87:00 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 52mDelta
Deal found 12/25$292
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/312:22 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 36mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/77:59 amJFK - SFO
1 stop9h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/24$293
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Tue 12/312:22 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 36mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/79:30 amJFK - SFO
1 stop9h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/24$301
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3110:55 amSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 35mJetBlue
Tue 1/78:30 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 44mJetBlue
Deal found 12/24$342
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2410:29 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop29h 01mFrontier
Tue 1/77:59 amJFK - SFO
1 stop26h 15mFrontier
Deal found 12/23$362
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/246:07 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop13h 34mSun Country Air
Tue 12/3111:38 amJFK - SFO
1 stop14h 13mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/24$555

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

Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 25, 2024.

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San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 1/22

6:43 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops25h 16m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/29

5:29 pm-12:52 pm

1 stop22h 23m

$247

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 1/8

10:53 am-6:30 am

1 stop16h 37m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/11

7:59 am-7:14 am

1 stop26h 15m

$248

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Thu 1/23

12:55 pm-9:29 pm

Nonstop5h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/26

8:00 am-11:40 am

Nonstop6h 40m

$249

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 1/10

6:19 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop5h 41m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/15

7:59 am-2:18 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$253

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 1/21

10:50 pm-7:21 am

Nonstop5h 31m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/29

7:10 am-3:47 pm

1 stop11h 37m

$300

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sun 1/19

5:20 am-7:40 pm

1 stop11h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/24

8:30 pm-12:22 am

Nonstop6h 52m

$301

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 3/24

8:09 pm-6:30 am

1 stop7h 21m

$137

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 2/15

4:10 pm-12:40 am

Nonstop5h 30m

$139

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 1/7

3:20 pm-11:48 pm

Nonstop5h 28m

$149

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 12/31

9:21 am-10:29 pm

1 stop10h 08m

$153

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • 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.

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 round-trip flight from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2024.

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 $236). Flying from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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 December 25, 2024.

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 22% 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 December 16, 2024.

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 at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 25, 2024.

The most flights from SFO to JFK are scheduled on a Monday (88 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (52 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 2.8 - 4.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

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 December 25, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to New York, such as Frontier, JetBlue and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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9,554 reviews

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8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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7.2

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7.1

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8.5

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Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

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9,554 reviews
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Very good
9,554 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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7.2

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7.1

Crew

8.5

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Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

8.0
Very good
8,580 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

7.4
Good
3,249 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

7.4
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9,007 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

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

    If you book a flight to New York John F Kennedy Intl from San Francisco, you will be flying from San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 11.8 mi from the center of San Francisco. There are 71 flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl per day from 9 different airlines.

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

    Alaska Airlines, at $247, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and JetBlue. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for 42% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $137 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $139 and Alaska Airlines from $149 one-way.

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

    Consider Condor (100%), Air Serbia (98%) or Royal Jordanian (97%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport? While on average our users pay $1,158, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $143. The most popular route (San Francisco - New York John F Kennedy Intl), is priced around $183.

  • 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 vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

    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 $236). Flying from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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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Top 8 airlines flying from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 25, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$114Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$127Average$255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$173Average$616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sun Country AirCheapest$174Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
JetBlueCheapest$222Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$229Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$244Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$265Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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