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$144+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO)

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JFK — SFO
Dec 28 — Jan 41
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The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco are usually found in February or January, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(JetBlue)

One-way from

$145
(Frontier)

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December

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February

Average price

$562
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco
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This JetBlue 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/316:45 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 45mJetBlue
Wed 2/2610:44 amSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 35mJetBlue
Deal found 12/23$262
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/317:59 amJFK - SFO
1 stop12h 18mFrontier
Sat 1/113:15 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop12h 15mFrontier
Deal found 12/23$298
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3111:38 amJFK - SFO
1 stop14h 13mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/2710:59 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop28h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/23$310
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/317:05 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 47mDelta
Sat 1/114:10 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mDelta
Deal found 12/23$317
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/3111:30 amJFK - SFO
1 stop11h 43mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/16:23 amSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/22$366
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Sun 12/296:00 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/55:44 amSFO - JFK
1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$486
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Tue 12/3111:38 amJFK - SFO
1 stop14h 13mSun Country Air
Fri 1/36:13 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop13h 28mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/22$500

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 23, 2024.

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JFK - SFO

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/24

7:25 pm-11:17 pm

Nonstop6h 52m

San Francisco

Fri 1/31

4:10 pm-12:40 am

Nonstop5h 30m

$249

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/7

7:59 am-7:14 am

1 stop26h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 1/10

10:29 pm-6:30 am

1 stop29h 01m

$250

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/24

4:00 pm-4:32 pm

2 stops27h 32m

San Francisco

Sun 1/26

2:07 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops29h 52m

$252

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

Sun 1/12

7:48 am-4:29 pm

Nonstop5h 41m

$253

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/31

6:45 am-10:30 am

Nonstop6h 45m

San Francisco

Fri 2/28

10:44 am-7:19 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

$268

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/13

8:30 pm-12:22 am

Nonstop6h 52m

San Francisco

Sun 2/2

10:53 pm-7:29 am

Nonstop5h 36m

$296

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/31

6:45 am-10:30 am

Nonstop6h 45m

$144

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/16

7:59 am-2:49 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$145

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/8

7:00 am-10:52 am

Nonstop6h 52m

$149

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/7

9:30 am-3:56 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$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 December.
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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
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice 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 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.

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

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Travel insights for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco

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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 December 20, 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 $406). 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 December 23, 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 7% 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 December 16, 2024.

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

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 December 23, 2024.

The most flights from JFK to SFO are scheduled on a Friday (100 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (49 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 December 23, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to San Francisco, such as American Airlines, JetBlue and Alaska 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.
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Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

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9,549 reviews

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8.0

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8.5

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7.2

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7.9

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8.2

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

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8,588 reviews
8.0
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9,549 reviews

Overall

8.0

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8.5

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7.2

Comfort

7.9

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7.1

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8.2

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

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8.0
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9,549 reviews

Overall

8.0

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8.5

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7.2

Comfort

7.9

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7.1

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8.2

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

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Very good
9,549 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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392 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,549 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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 77 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?

    JetBlue, at $249, 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 Frontier and Alaska Airlines. JetBlue 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?

    $145 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and JetBlue, with prices starting from $149 and $154, 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 (100%), Royal Jordanian (96%), LOT (95%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,212 for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $143 while the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $178.

  • 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 $406). 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 23, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$87Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$137Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$179Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
JetBlueCheapest$224Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$234Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$250Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$253Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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