John F Kennedy Intl

$118+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK)

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SFO — JFK
Jan 22 — Jan 291
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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 December 23, 2025.

This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:21 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 38mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/81:00 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop22h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$243
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:21 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 38mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/54:29 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$247
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/312:21 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 38mAlaska Airlines
Sun 1/256:57 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/21$248
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:24 amSFO - JFK
1 stop29h 56mFrontier
Tue 1/137:59 amJFK - SFO
1 stop16h 46mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$253
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:21 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 38mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/77:59 amJFK - SFO
1 stop10h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$260
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/312:21 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 38mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/96:25 amJFK - SFO
1 stop9h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$265
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:24 amSFO - JFK
1 stop29h 56mFrontier
Mon 1/54:29 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop28h 55mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$266
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Wed 12/319:44 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 23mJetBlue
Mon 1/126:00 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 40mJetBlue
Deal found 12/22$268
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:24 amSFO - JFK
1 stop29h 56mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/136:57 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$271

Find flight deals from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK). 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 December 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$214
(JetBlue)

One-way from

$118
(Super.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$527

Good round-trip deal

$290 or less

Good one-way deal

$188 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-New York John F Kennedy Intl flight deals.
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From San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl
One-way flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($36 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl 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, 2025.
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 FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

10:20 pm-7:00 am

Nonstop5h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/4

4:23 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$217

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Thu 1/29

2:25 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/1

7:05 am-10:51 am

Nonstop6h 46m

$219

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 5/18

6:00 am-2:40 pm

Nonstop5h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/27

7:15 am-10:46 am

Nonstop6h 31m

$219

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

10:48 pm-7:30 am

Nonstop5h 42m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/25

9:30 am-1:04 pm

Nonstop6h 34m

$219

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 4/25

4:00 pm-12:50 am

Nonstop5h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/2

3:20 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop6h 35m

$219

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sun 2/15

2:00 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/27

9:00 am-12:46 pm

Nonstop6h 46m

$219

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sun 1/25

10:20 pm-7:00 am

Nonstop5h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/26

6:57 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop6h 43m

$219

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Thu 1/29

2:25 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/24

7:00 am-10:49 am

Nonstop6h 49m

$219

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sun 3/1

10:54 pm-7:30 am

Nonstop5h 36m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/6

11:30 am-3:18 pm

Nonstop6h 48m

$219

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 1/23

9:16 am-5:53 pm

Nonstop5h 37m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/28

4:23 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$223

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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 San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >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 CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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.

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

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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 December 19, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 85 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 $64). Flying from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $211). 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 December 23, 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 29% 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 December 20, 2025.

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

The best insider tips for San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights

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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 ordering meals for pickup from restaurants participating in the SFO2Go program during busy times.

JFK

For a quick city transfer, take the LIRR from Penn or Grand Central Station to JFK in 20-25 minutes.

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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 December 23, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

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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 52 flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl per day from 8 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    A quick flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport can take about 5h 35m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $219. The distance from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is about 2578 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    Frontier, at $122, 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 Sun Country Air and Hawaiian Airlines. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for 68% 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 $65 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include JetBlue from $102 and Alaska Airlines from $118 one-way.

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

    Consider Scandinavian Airlines (94%), Royal Jordanian (90%) or SAUDIA (90%) 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 $1,292, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $100. The most popular route (San Francisco - New York John F Kennedy Intl), is priced around $176.

  • 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 $64). Flying from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $211). 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 8 airlines flying from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover the top 8 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 December 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$149Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$188Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$203Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$215Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$236Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$249Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$319Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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