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$122+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO)
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 11/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SFO
Nov 15 — Nov 221
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 16, 2025.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Fri 12/59:19 amJFK - SFO
1 stop16h 03mFrontier
Mon 12/84:36 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop9h 54mFrontier
Deal found 10/14![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.
Sat 11/87:40 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 43mDelta
Wed 11/127:05 amSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 34mDelta
Deal found 10/16![Delta logo]()
$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Thu 10/307:59 amJFK - SFO
1 stop8h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/810:43 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$238
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/46:59 amJFK - SFO
1 stop11h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/78:09 amSFO - JFK
1 stop19h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$239
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.
Fri 10/3111:29 amJFK - SFO
1 stop12h 36mFrontier
Mon 11/36:34 amSFO - JFK
2 stops14h 59mFrontier
Deal found 10/16![Frontier logo]()
$240
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 10/221:00 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop12h 27mFrontier
Tue 10/287:00 amSFO - JFK
2 stops14h 33mFrontier
Deal found 10/16![Frontier logo]()
$241
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Fri 12/127:00 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 35mDelta
Sun 1/117:00 amSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mDelta
Deal found 10/13![Delta logo]()
$242
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 11/54:00 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop9h 27mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/138:00 amSFO - JFK
1 stop8h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$243
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.
Wed 10/294:00 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop9h 27mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/310:43 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$244
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.
Sat 10/251:01 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop11h 22mFrontier
Sat 11/16:34 amSFO - JFK
2 stops14h 59mFrontier
Deal found 10/16![Frontier logo]()
$245
This lastminute.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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/314:51 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop9h 59mAlaska Airlines
Sat 11/810:43 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/15![Alaska Airlines 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.
Fri 12/51:00 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 50mAlaska Airlines
Sun 12/77:35 amSFO - JFK
1 stop8h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/16![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$247
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 October 16, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $236 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $122 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $397 |
Good round-trip deal | $301 or less |
Good one-way deal | $197 or less |
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Sat 11/15
8:29 pm-12:06 am
Nonstop6h 37m
San Francisco
Tue 11/18
1:35 pm-10:14 pm
Nonstop5h 39m
$237
New YorkSan Francisco
JFK - SFO
JFKSFO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 12/5
8:29 pm-12:23 am
Nonstop6h 54m
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6:28 am-3:00 pm
Nonstop5h 32m
$237
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JFK - SFO
JFKSFO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 1/6
11:30 am-6:45 pm
1 stop10h 15m
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Wed 1/14
10:20 pm-7:00 am
Nonstop5h 40m
$247
New YorkSan Francisco
JFK - SFO
JFKSFO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 12/9
7:00 am-2:03 pm
1 stop10h 03m
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Sat 12/13
7:47 pm-6:26 am
1 stop7h 39m
$256
New YorkSan Francisco
JFK - SFO
JFKSFO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 12/5
4:35 pm-11:48 pm
1 stop10h 13m
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Fri 12/12
9:00 am-10:59 pm
1 stop10h 59m
$256
New YorkSan Francisco
JFK - SFO
JFKSFO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 12/5
11:30 am-8:15 pm
1 stop11h 45m
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Mon 12/8
6:20 pm-7:23 am
1 stop10h 03m
$256
New YorkSan Francisco
JFK - SFO
JFKSFO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 10/30
12:30 pm-4:07 pm
Nonstop6h 37m
San Francisco
Tue 11/11
7:00 am-3:28 pm
Nonstop5h 28m
$262
New YorkSan Francisco
JFK - SFO
JFKSFO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 11/19
1:00 pm-4:26 pm
Nonstop6h 26m
San Francisco
Thu 12/4
1:25 pm-10:01 pm
Nonstop5h 36m
$262
New YorkSan Francisco
JFK - SFO
JFKSFO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 11/6
7:00 am-3:43 pm
1 stop11h 43m
San Francisco
Mon 11/10
10:43 pm-7:19 am
Nonstop5h 36m
$272
New YorkSan Francisco
JFK - SFO
JFKSFO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 1/6
7:30 pm-11:14 pm
Nonstop6h 44m
San Francisco
Fri 1/9
12:15 pm-8:59 pm
Nonstop5h 44m
$273
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| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-San Francisco 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-San Francisco 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on October 10, 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 61 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of $71). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $247). 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 October 16, 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on October 12, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How often are flights from New York to San Francisco delayed?
About 16% of weekly flights between New York and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 187 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for New York to San Francisco flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday 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 New York to San Francisco flights?
Over the last year, TAP AIR PORTUGAL have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Las Vegas (LAS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 90% of 1-stop itineraries from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest layover option from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 9h 33m.
What’s the fastest layover option from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 9h 33m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Minneapolis (MSP) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 3h 55m.
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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 October 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco. 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.
Food
7.1
Comfort
7.8
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Food
7.1
Comfort
7.8
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Food
7.1
Comfort
7.8
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Food
7.1
Comfort
7.8
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Food
7.1
Comfort
7.8
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Food
7.1
Comfort
7.8
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$134 | Average$283 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$148 | Average$385 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time85% | |
| Cheapest$178 | Average$378 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$184 | Average$315 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time83% | |
| Cheapest$218 | Average$383 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$229 | Average$424 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$237 | Average$437 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$259 | Average$476 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |