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$135+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco are usually found in January or February, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$251
(JetBlue)

One-way from

$135
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$467

Good round-trip deal

$339 or less

Good one-way deal

$199 or less
From New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on junio 12, 2025.

This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
sáb. 8/307:59 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 44mJetBlue
mar. 9/96:00 amSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 42mJetBlue
Deal found 6/10$251
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
sáb. 8/306:59 amJFK - SFO
1 stop8h 32mFrontier
sáb. 9/610:29 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop10h 30mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$252
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 8/308:29 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 15mHawaiian Airlines
mar. 9/96:35 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop8h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$253
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
vie. 8/297:59 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 47mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 9/66:00 amSFO - JFK
1 stop11h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$258
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
jue. 8/144:00 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop8h 37mAlaska Airlines
lun. 8/186:18 amSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$261
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
mar. 7/153:20 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 45mDelta
lun. 7/219:00 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 33mDelta
Deal found 6/10$287
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/1511:29 amJFK - SFO
1 stop23h 36mSun Country Air
vie. 7/1811:59 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop7h 35mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/10$355
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
vie. 8/11:05 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines
mar. 8/126:18 amSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$371

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 8/30

7:59 pm-11:43 pm

Nonstop6h 44m

San Francisco

mié. 9/10

11:31 am-8:19 pm

Nonstop5h 48m

$251

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 8/30

6:59 am-12:31 pm

1 stop8h 32m

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sáb. 9/6

10:29 pm-11:59 am

1 stop10h 30m

$252

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JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 8/30

8:29 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop6h 15m

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mar. 9/9

6:35 pm-6:09 am

1 stop8h 34m

$253

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

vie. 8/29

7:59 pm-11:46 pm

Nonstop6h 47m

San Francisco

sáb. 9/6

6:00 am-8:20 pm

1 stop11h 20m

$258

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 8/14

4:00 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop8h 37m

San Francisco

lun. 8/18

6:18 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop5h 42m

$261

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 7/15

3:20 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop6h 45m

San Francisco

lun. 7/21

9:00 pm-5:33 am

Nonstop5h 33m

$287

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 7/15

11:29 am-8:05 am

1 stop23h 36m

San Francisco

vie. 7/18

11:59 pm-10:34 am

1 stop7h 35m

$355

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

vie. 8/1

1:05 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop12h 30m

San Francisco

mar. 8/5

6:18 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop5h 42m

$371

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 8/13

4:00 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop10h 50m

$135

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 8/31

1:00 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop11h 03m

$136

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco trip
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JFK

For a quick trip to JFK, the Long Island Railroad from Penn Station is the fastest, taking about 20-25 minutes.

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SFO

Use BART for an affordable trip from SFO to downtown San Francisco, taking about 40 minutes.

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 57 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 JFK to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated junio 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated junio 12, 2025.

The most flights from JFK to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (118 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (52 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated junio 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to San Francisco, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian 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.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco. 9 airlines have flights to San Francisco from New York John F Kennedy Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 86 inbound flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl per day.

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

    JetBlue, at $251, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and Hawaiian Airlines. JetBlue is priced at 38% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $135 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and JetBlue, with prices starting from $136 and $139, respectively.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco on time: SAUDIA (100%), Korean Air (96%), China Eastern (94%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,075 for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $140 while the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $217.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 9 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco. 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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$83Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$131Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$148Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Sun Country AirCheapest$179Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
JetBlueCheapest$218Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$235Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$249Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$317Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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