John F Kennedy Intl

$169+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JFK
Jul 2 — Jul 91
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl
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 June 2, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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.
Sun 11/16:59 pm
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 11/48:29 pm
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/1$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/31. 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 10/213:09 pm
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 41m
American Airlines
Thu 10/2910:47 am
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/31$301
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/31. 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.
Tue 10/67:40 am
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/86:00 am
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/31$302
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1711:50 pm
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 43m
JetBlue
Mon 8/318:59 pm
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 37m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/30$303
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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.
Tue 8/47:55 am
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop12h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/121:00 pm
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop9h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$304
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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.
Fri 9/183:03 pm
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop12h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/269:45 am
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$305
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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.
Mon 8/1711:00 pm
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/218:59 pm
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$306
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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.
Sat 9/266:58 pm
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 06m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 10/25:26 pm
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop9h 02m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/28$307
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 8/1111:50 pm
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 43m
JetBlue
Fri 8/213:45 pm
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 25m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/30$308
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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.
Mon 9/148:23 am
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop18h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 9/188:27 pm
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop16h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/2$309
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/31. 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.
Mon 7/139:30 pm
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/216:00 am
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/31$311
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/1411:50 pm
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 43m
JetBlue
Mon 8/318:59 pm
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 37m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/28$312

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 June 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$299
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$169
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$492

Good round-trip deal

$464 or less

Good one-way deal

$260 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. 13% potential increase in price ($64 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip 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 June 2, 2026.
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.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 8/31

11:50 pm-8:16 am

Nonstop5h 26m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/5

6:55 pm-10:33 pm

Nonstop6h 38m

$323

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 8/7

4:05 pm-12:45 am

Nonstop5h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/14

8:55 pm-12:36 am

Nonstop6h 41m

$407
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sun 8/23

4:05 pm-12:45 am

Nonstop5h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/29

7:00 am-10:15 am

Nonstop6h 15m

$423

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 8/15

7:00 am-3:43 pm

Nonstop5h 43m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/21

8:55 pm-12:36 am

Nonstop6h 41m

$433

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 6/27

5:55 am-12:25 am

1 stop15h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 7/2

6:50 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop6h 45m

$434

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 7/4

7:15 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop5h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 7/13

7:00 am-10:15 am

Nonstop6h 15m

$467

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 8/15

11:49 am-8:37 pm

Nonstop5h 48m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/18

7:00 am-10:15 am

Nonstop6h 15m

$467

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 7/15

8:53 am-10:56 pm

1 stop11h 03m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 7/16

9:30 am-12:52 pm

Nonstop6h 22m

$472

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 6/10

11:52 am-10:56 pm

1 stop8h 04m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/24

7:00 am-2:04 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$501

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 7/3

4:00 pm-12:43 am

Nonstop5h 43m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 7/6

9:00 am-12:27 pm

Nonstop6h 27m

$517

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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 June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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.

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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?

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 84 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $319). Flying from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $492). 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 June 2, 2026.

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 16% 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 May 30, 2026.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

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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 June 2, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Delta, andHawaiian 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.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

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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 11.0 mi from the center of San Francisco. There are 74 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 26m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $323. 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 $137, 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 Delta. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for 66% 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 $81 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include JetBlue from $110 and Delta from $128 one-way.

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

    Consider Gulf Air (97%), Icelandair (92%) or TAP AIR PORTUGAL (89%) 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 $1,438, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $173. The most popular route (San Francisco - New York John F Kennedy Intl), is priced around $279.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $319). Flying from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $492). 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 June 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$137Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$147Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$177Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$184Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$201Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$231Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$247Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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