Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) from $88

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/26. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
SFO — JFK
Oct 1 — Oct 81

How to find the cheapest flight from San Francisco (SFO) to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK)

All the information you need to plan the best SFO to JFK flight in 2023: compare San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in John F Kennedy Intl.

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June

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Round-trip from

$197

One-way from

$119
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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

SFO - NYC

Price

$197 - $354

NYC

Temperature

33.8 - 77 °F

NYC

Rainfall

2.8 - 4.5 inches

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

To save up to 37% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 47 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from $432 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $574 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from San Francisco. Users have commonly found prices around $397 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $198. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (SFO - JFK)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport as you normally would.

Cheap JetBlue flights from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl

Check out some of the cheapest JetBlue flights we've come across from San Francisco to New York. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
  • JetBlue is one of the most popular airlines used for those traveling from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Flights from JetBlue traveling this route typically cost $357.80 RT. This price is typically 48% more expensive than other airlines that offer San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $149. The most popular departure airport in San Francisco when flying to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is San Francisco Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. When flying from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, JetBlue flights are 10% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap American Airlines flights from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl

Some of the lowest-priced American Airlines flights we've found at this time heading from San Francisco to New York. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
  • If you’re traveling from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is American Airlines. Flights from American Airlines traveling this route typically cost $398.83 RT. This price is typically 52% more expensive than other airlines that offer San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $159. The most popular departure airport in San Francisco when flying to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is San Francisco Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. When flying from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, American Airlines flights are 8% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl flights in September & October 2023

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Cheap flights to John F Kennedy Intl from San Francisco found for this year
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Non-stop flights to John F Kennedy Intl from San Francisco

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One-way flights to John F Kennedy Intl from San Francisco

The cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl
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San FranciscoNew York John F Kennedy Intl

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 11/14

Nonstop5h 23m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/15

Nonstop6h 47m

San FranciscoNew York John F Kennedy Intl

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 11/1

Nonstop5h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/8

Nonstop6h 47m

San FranciscoNew York John F Kennedy Intl

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sun 10/29

Nonstop5h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/4

Nonstop6h 45m

San FranciscoNew York John F Kennedy Intl

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 10/16

Nonstop5h 52m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/18

Nonstop6h 47m

San FranciscoNew York John F Kennedy Intl

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 1/10

Nonstop5h 27m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/16

Nonstop6h 41m

San FranciscoNew York John F Kennedy Intl

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 10/14

Nonstop5h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/18

Nonstop6h 47m

San FranciscoNew York John F Kennedy Intl

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 11/3

Nonstop5h 36m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/7

Nonstop6h 28m

San FranciscoNew York John F Kennedy Intl

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sun 10/29

1 stop7h 27m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/2

Nonstop6h 45m

San FranciscoNew York John F Kennedy Intl

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Thu 11/23

1 stop13h 39m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/30

1 stop8h 28m

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Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to New York, such as JetBlue, American Airlines 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

People working on plane were terrific My business class seat was very uncomfortable. Blankets and pillows were not available. Food was barely OK

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

People working on plane were terrific My business class seat was very uncomfortable. Blankets and pillows were not available. Food was barely OK

Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

People working on plane were terrific My business class seat was very uncomfortable. Blankets and pillows were not available. Food was barely OK

Sun Country Air
7.4
Good
94 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

People working on plane were terrific My business class seat was very uncomfortable. Blankets and pillows were not available. Food was barely OK

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

People working on plane were terrific My business class seat was very uncomfortable. Blankets and pillows were not available. Food was barely OK

JetBlue
7.2
Good
781 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

People working on plane were terrific My business class seat was very uncomfortable. Blankets and pillows were not available. Food was barely OK

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl flights.

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

Can I find flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on JetBlue for just $173, but on average you can expect to pay $220.

Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is less than $203.

Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for under $400?

There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport within the next 7 days for less than $400.

What days are nonstop flights available from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

You can find nonstop flights on the following days: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How many flights depart from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on average per day?

On average, you can expect to see 39 flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport a day.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 8% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Noon) - 28% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 15% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 49% of flight departures

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 23m. JetBlue provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $173. The distance from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is about 2594 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?

JetBlue, at $173, 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 Delta and American Airlines. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for 56% 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 $88 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include JetBlue from $89 and Delta from $99 one-way.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

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

Consider Aeromexico (91%), Kenya Airways (90%) or ITA Airways (88%) 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 $1,089, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $99. The most popular route (San Francisco - New York John F Kennedy Intl), is priced around $173.

What does SFO to JFK mean?

These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a San Francisco Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a SFO to JFK flight.

Alternative routes for San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Top 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$79Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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United AirlinesCheapest$129Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$149Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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JetBlueCheapest$149Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapest$159Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Sun Country AirCheapest$202Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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Hourly flight availability from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl

See what time of day planes typically take off from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl
20%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
34%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
15%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
31%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
Midnight
6 AM
Noon
6 PM

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl
Sunday90daily flights
Monday105daily flights
Tuesday78daily flights
Wednesday91daily flights
Thursday90daily flights
Friday98daily flights
Saturday65daily flights

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