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$135+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) 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 6/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — JFK
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to John F Kennedy Intl

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Mytrip
3 stars

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Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$252
(JetBlue)

One-way from

$138
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$386
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1811:14 pmSMF - JFK
Nonstop5h 24mJetBlue
Wed 5/286:30 pmJFK - SMF
Nonstop6h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 4/27$252
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 5/287:44 pmSMF - JFK
1 stop8h 31mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/3110:00 amJFK - SMF
1 stop12h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/28$256
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sat 5/246:00 amSMF - JFK
1 stop10h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/316:49 amJFK - SMF
1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$257
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 5/161:18 pmSMF - JFK
1 stop13h 12mFrontier
Mon 5/196:59 amJFK - SMF
1 stop8h 29mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$258
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/161:18 pmSMF - JFK
1 stop13h 12mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/204:30 pmJFK - SMF
1 stop9h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$268
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/277:44 pmSMF - JFK
1 stop8h 31mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 5/304:30 pmJFK - SMF
1 stop9h 13mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/28$271
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 7/17:08 pmSMF - JFK
1 stop10h 22mDelta
Tue 7/157:05 amJFK - SMF
1 stop12h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/28$277

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

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SacramentoNew York

SMF - JFK

SMFJFK

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/27

11:14 pm-7:38 am

Nonstop5h 24m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/30

6:30 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop6h 29m

$252

SacramentoNew York

SMF - JFK

SMFJFK

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/27

7:44 pm-7:15 am

1 stop8h 31m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/4

4:30 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$256

SacramentoNew York

SMF - JFK

SMFJFK

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/24

6:00 am-7:30 pm

1 stop10h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/31

6:49 am-12:07 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$257

SacramentoNew York

SMF - JFK

SMFJFK

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/15

1:18 pm-5:30 am

1 stop13h 12m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/19

6:59 am-12:28 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$258

SacramentoNew York

SMF - JFK

SMFJFK

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/27

7:44 pm-7:15 am

1 stop8h 31m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/30

4:30 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$271

SacramentoNew York

SMF - JFK

SMFJFK

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/15

1:56 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop6h 58m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/22

7:00 am-1:51 pm

1 stop9h 51m

$277

SacramentoNew York

SMF - JFK

SMFJFK

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/23

10:41 am-5:30 am

1 stop15h 49m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/27

4:30 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$315

SacramentoNew York

SMF - JFK

SMFJFK

Sacramento Intl

Thu 6/26

3:44 pm-5:30 am

1 stop10h 46m

$135

SacramentoNew York

SMF - JFK

SMFJFK

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/1

6:00 am-7:50 pm

1 stop10h 50m

$139

SacramentoNew York

SMF - JFK

SMFJFK

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/31

10:41 am-5:30 am

1 stop15h 49m

$143

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to John F Kennedy Intl in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 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 Sacramento-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-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 Sacramento-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 Sacramento-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 Sacramento to John F Kennedy Intl

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 70 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $236). Flying from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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 SMF to JFK?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento 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 April 29, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 31% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 April 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines from Sacramento to New York to help guide your decision. 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,402 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,922 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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 Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    For a flight from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Intl, you will be flying from Sacramento Intl. Sacramento Intl (SMF) is just 9.4 mi from the center of the city. Sacramento Intl is the only Sacramento airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl per day. 5 airlines have flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl from Sacramento Intl on a regular basis.

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

    JetBlue, at $252, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. JetBlue is currently priced 33% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $138. Delta flights start at $139 while deals on Frontier start at $140 one-way.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $118. While the most popular route (Sacramento Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl) can be booked for $237 on average our data indicates $255 when flying from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to John F Kennedy Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to John F Kennedy Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to John F Kennedy Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to John F Kennedy Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $236). Flying from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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 5 airlines flying from Sacramento to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$87Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$179Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$227Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$235Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$237Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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