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$142+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO)

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JFK — SFO
Nov 30 — Dec 71
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The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco are usually found in January or February, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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 November 25, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

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June

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January

Round-trip from

$248
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$142
(Cheapflightsfares)
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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 November 25, 2024.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/87:59 amJFK - SFO
1 stop26h 15mFrontier
Sun 12/1510:59 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop28h 31mFrontier
Deal found 11/24$248
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/129:30 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 47mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/83:18 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop12h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/25$253
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Thu 12/127:00 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 44mDelta
Mon 2/311:50 amSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 42mDelta
Deal found 11/25$293
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/119:30 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 47mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/162:25 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/23$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/118:30 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/1610:55 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/23$301
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1211:31 amJFK - SFO
1 stop26h 01mSun Country Air
Tue 12/176:15 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop13h 26mSun Country Air
Deal found 11/25$305
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Tue 12/107:15 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 38mJetBlue
Sun 12/153:50 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 34mJetBlue
Deal found 11/25$315

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

Customize your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco 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 2,683,152 searches. Data last updated November 25, 2024.

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JFK - SFO

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 12/8

7:59 am-7:14 am

1 stop26h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 12/15

10:59 pm-6:30 am

1 stop28h 31m

$248

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/8

7:59 am-2:18 pm

1 stop9h 19m

San Francisco

Mon 1/13

10:59 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops21h 00m

$249

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/15

1:00 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop6h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 1/22

9:17 am-5:59 pm

Nonstop5h 42m

$260

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/13

8:30 pm-12:14 am

Nonstop6h 44m

San Francisco

Wed 1/22

10:40 am-7:19 pm

Nonstop5h 39m

$266

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/17

5:05 pm-8:54 pm

Nonstop6h 49m

San Francisco

Thu 1/23

7:00 am-3:29 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

$270

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/11

8:30 am-12:32 pm

Nonstop7h 02m

San Francisco

Mon 12/16

10:55 pm-7:29 am

Nonstop5h 34m

$301

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/12

11:31 am-10:32 am

1 stop26h 01m

San Francisco

Tue 12/17

6:15 pm-10:41 am

1 stop13h 26m

$305

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 12/14

7:59 am-2:18 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$142

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/13

1:00 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop6h 45m

$144

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/11

6:00 am-9:42 am

Nonstop6h 42m

$158

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

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 November 22, 2024.

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 88 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 November 25, 2024.

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 8% 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 November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings 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 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 November 25, 2024.

The most flights from JFK to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (110 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (34 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 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 November 25, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to San Francisco, such as Frontier, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. 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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9,475 reviews

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7.9

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7.2

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

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9,475 reviews
8.0
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9,475 reviews

Comfort

7.9

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7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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8.0

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

8.0
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8,734 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,475 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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1 / 10

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

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3,365 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,475 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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7.1

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8.0

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1 / 10

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

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10,000 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,475 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.0
Good
8,267 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,475 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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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 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco. 8 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 87 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?

    Frontier, at $248, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. Frontier is priced at 42% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $142 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $144 and $158, respectively.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco on time: Korean Air (97%), Kenya Airways (95%), Delta (93%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,201 for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $133 while the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $151.

  • 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 vacation 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 7 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco. 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 2,683,152 searches. Data last updated November 25, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$87Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$139Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$180Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
JetBlueCheapest$222Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$231Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$249Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$249Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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