John F Kennedy Intl

$128+ 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 4/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JFK
Apr 1 — Apr 81
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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$219
(Delta)

One-way from

$128
(Netflights)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$377

Good round-trip deal

$304 or less

Good one-way deal

$167 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($88 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 March 27, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Sat 5/244:15 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 41mDelta
Sat 5/317:00 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 27mDelta
Deal found 3/26$219
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Mon 5/58:52 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop8h 38mJetBlue
Tue 5/611:05 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 30mJetBlue
Deal found 3/26$221
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/61:52 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 37mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 5/710:00 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/26$251
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/226:26 amSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 34mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/226:59 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/26$252
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/306:26 amSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/310:00 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$256
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/1610:47 amSFO - JFK
1 stop15h 43mFrontier
Sun 4/201:00 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop11h 30mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$280
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2212:47 amSFO - JFK
1 stop9h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/268:25 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$307
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/26:15 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop13h 15mSun Country Air
Sun 10/511:31 amJFK - SFO
1 stop14h 22mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/27$370

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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John F Kennedy Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 5/24

4:15 pm-12:56 am

Nonstop5h 41m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/31

7:00 am-10:27 am

Nonstop6h 27m

$219

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

8:52 pm-8:30 am

1 stop8h 38m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/6

11:05 am-2:35 pm

Nonstop6h 30m

$221

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

1:52 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop5h 37m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/7

10:00 am-1:34 pm

Nonstop6h 34m

$251

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

6:26 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop5h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/22

6:59 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop6h 46m

$252

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 4/30

6:26 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop5h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/3

10:00 am-1:34 pm

Nonstop6h 34m

$256

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 4/16

10:47 am-5:30 am

1 stop15h 43m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/21

6:00 am-9:26 pm

1 stop18h 26m

$280

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

12:47 am-1:29 pm

1 stop9h 42m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/26

8:25 pm-12:10 am

Nonstop6h 45m

$307

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 4/26

1:52 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop5h 37m

$128

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

10:30 pm-7:08 am

Nonstop5h 38m

$129

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

5:45 pm-6:00 am

1 stop9h 15m

$134

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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.

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport trip
Airports
SFO

Save time by using the AirTrain Red Line to quickly navigate between terminals at SFO.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
JFK

For a quick trip from Manhattan to JFK, use the Long Island Railroad from Penn or Grand Central Station, taking about 20-25 minutes.

Read more about JFKby Chris Dong
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on JFK

Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to John F Kennedy Intl from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

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 March 21, 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 $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 March 27, 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 30% 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 March 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday 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.

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 March 27, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to JFK are scheduled on a Wednesday (94 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (32 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 March 27, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to New York, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines. 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.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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

Related info for your journey

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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 10 different airlines.

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

    Delta, at $219, 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 JetBlue and Hawaiian Airlines. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for 48% 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 $128 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hawaiian Airlines from $129 and Frontier from $135 one-way.

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

    Consider Etihad Airways (97%), SAUDIA (97%) or EL AL (93%) 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 $1,406, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $117. The most popular route (San Francisco - New York John F Kennedy Intl), is priced around $193.

  • 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 9 airlines flying from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover the top 9 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 March 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$91Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$126Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$173Average$616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sun Country AirCheapest$187Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$188Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$225Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$238Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$247Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$273Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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