John F Kennedy Intl

$126+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA (SJC) 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 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — JFK
Feb 20 — Feb 271
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to John F Kennedy Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/186:00 am
SJC
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JFK
1 stop8h 00m
American Airlines
Wed 2/255:21 pm
JFK
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SJC
1 stop8h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Tue 3/36:00 am
SJC
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JFK
1 stop8h 00m
American Airlines
Tue 3/104:11 pm
JFK
-
SJC
1 stop9h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/18$254
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 4/217:20 am
SJC
-
JFK
1 stop10h 14m
Delta
Wed 4/2911:34 am
JFK
-
SJC
1 stop9h 10m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$257
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sat 2/284:59 pm
SJC
-
JFK
1 stop11h 06m
Hawaiian Airlines
Sat 3/74:25 pm
JFK
-
SJC
1 stop9h 31m
Hawaiian Airlines
Deal found 1/19$265
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Tue 2/246:00 am
SJC
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JFK
1 stop8h 00m
American Airlines
Fri 2/273:59 pm
JFK
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SJC
1 stop9h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/18$279
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 3/312:45 pm
SJC
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JFK
1 stop24h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 3/74:25 pm
JFK
-
SJC
1 stop9h 31m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$280
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/236:00 am
SJC
-
JFK
1 stop8h 00m
American Airlines
Wed 3/43:59 pm
JFK
-
SJC
1 stop9h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$281
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 4/1511:30 am
SJC
-
JFK
1 stop9h 50m
Delta
Thu 4/237:45 am
JFK
-
SJC
1 stop10h 16m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$282
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/32:50 pm
SJC
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JFK
1 stop22h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 3/64:00 pm
JFK
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SJC
1 stop20h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$283

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$251
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$126
(American Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$265
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Jose-New York John F Kennedy Intl flight deals.
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From San Jose to New York John F Kennedy Intl
One-way flight from San Jose to New York John F Kennedy Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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

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San Jose

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John F Kennedy Intl

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San JoseNew York

SJC - JFK

SJCJFK

San Jose

Sat 2/28

1:57 pm-12:51 am

1 stop7h 54m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/4

7:00 am-2:56 pm

1 stop10h 56m

$257

San JoseNew York

SJC - JFK

SJCJFK

San Jose

Tue 3/3

10:24 am-4:00 pm

1 stop26h 36m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/7

4:25 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$257

San JoseNew York

SJC - JFK

SJCJFK

San Jose

Wed 4/15

11:30 am-12:20 am

1 stop9h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/28

11:34 am-5:44 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$257

San JoseNew York

SJC - JFK

SJCJFK

San Jose

Tue 4/21

6:24 pm-6:53 am

1 stop9h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/25

11:34 am-5:44 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$257

San JoseNew York

SJC - JFK

SJCJFK

San Jose

Wed 4/15

11:30 am-12:20 am

1 stop9h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/29

11:34 am-5:44 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$257

San JoseNew York

SJC - JFK

SJCJFK

San Jose

Wed 2/11

7:45 am-10:01 pm

1 stop11h 16m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/25

9:40 am-5:33 pm

1 stop10h 53m

$257

San JoseNew York

SJC - JFK

SJCJFK

San Jose

Mon 3/2

6:03 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop18h 22m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/7

4:25 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$282

San JoseNew York

SJC - JFK

SJCJFK

San Jose

Mon 5/4

7:20 am-8:34 pm

1 stop10h 14m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/13

7:05 am-2:58 pm

1 stop10h 53m

$282

San JoseNew York

SJC - JFK

SJCJFK

San Jose

Wed 5/6

11:30 am-12:20 am

1 stop9h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/14

10:10 am-6:49 pm

1 stop11h 39m

$282

San JoseNew York

SJC - JFK

SJCJFK

San Jose

Tue 5/5

7:20 am-8:34 pm

1 stop10h 14m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/14

10:10 am-6:49 pm

1 stop11h 39m

$282

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Jose to John F Kennedy Intl in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
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 Jose, California-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 Jose, California-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 Jose, California-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 Jose, California-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 Jose, California-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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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose, California to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Jose to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on January 16, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from San Jose, California 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 20 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 San Jose, California to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $118). Flying from San Jose, California to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $208). 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.

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 January 21, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines from San Jose to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. 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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Jose to New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    Most people fly from San Jose (SJC) if they book a flight from San Jose to New York John F Kennedy Intl. On average, San Jose has 0 outbound flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl per day from 5 airlines. San Jose is conveniently located just 2.9 mi from San Jose’s city center.

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

    Airlines like Delta and Alaska Airlines fly from San Jose, California to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in about 7h 54m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h 42m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2561 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $143, Delta will fly you from San Jose, California to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $150 and $237, respectively. Delta is currently priced 60% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $89. American Airlines flights start at $104 while deals on JetBlue start at $109 one-way.

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

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

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Jose to John F Kennedy Intl.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 Jose, California to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $118). Flying from San Jose, California to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $208). 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 San Jose to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$143Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$150Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$237Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$277Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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