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$131+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO)

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JFK — SFO
Aug 26 — Sep 21
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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

Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco

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 August 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$225
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$131
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$431

Good round-trip deal

$296 or less

Good one-way deal

$202 or less
From New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco
One-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($27 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco
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 August 21, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/41:01 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop11h 20mFrontier
Sat 10/116:59 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop7h 31mFrontier
Deal found 8/20$226
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/41:35 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 18mJetBlue
Wed 9/101:45 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 43mJetBlue
Deal found 8/20$227
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/119:30 amJFK - SFO
1 stop9h 17mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/187:52 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop7h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/20$228
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/297:59 amJFK - SFO
1 stop16h 23mFrontier
Thu 11/66:33 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop8h 57mFrontier
Deal found 8/20$229
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/48:29 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 20mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/131:30 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 47mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/21$230
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Tue 9/236:59 amJFK - SFO
1 stop17h 22mFrontier
Sat 9/278:00 amSFO - JFK
1 stop18h 30mFrontier
Deal found 8/20$231
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/41:00 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 12mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/101:30 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/21$232
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/29:30 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 10/1110:59 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 44mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/21$233
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/3112:30 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop13h 20mFrontier
Sat 9/1311:00 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop9h 59mFrontier
Deal found 8/21$235
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/36:23 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 10mJetBlue
Tue 9/98:00 amSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 43mJetBlue
Deal found 8/20$237
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/316:15 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 23mJetBlue
Mon 9/89:00 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 8/20$238

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

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New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/29

8:29 pm-12:06 am

Nonstop6h 37m

San Francisco

Sun 11/9

7:00 am-3:37 pm

Nonstop5h 37m

$237

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/2

9:30 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop6h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 10/6

10:59 pm-7:43 am

Nonstop5h 44m

$237

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/13

7:00 am-10:30 am

Nonstop6h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 11/15

7:00 am-3:53 pm

Nonstop5h 53m

$237

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/24

6:15 am-9:24 am

Nonstop6h 09m

San Francisco

Mon 10/6

8:40 pm-5:06 am

Nonstop5h 26m

$237

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/30

8:29 pm-12:06 am

Nonstop6h 37m

San Francisco

Sat 11/8

1:35 pm-10:14 pm

Nonstop5h 39m

$237

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/23

8:10 pm-11:42 pm

Nonstop6h 32m

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

9:00 pm-5:29 am

Nonstop5h 29m

$237

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/27

8:29 pm-11:49 pm

Nonstop6h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

10:59 pm-7:45 am

Nonstop5h 46m

$237

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/30

10:00 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop6h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 11/3

10:43 pm-7:19 am

Nonstop5h 36m

$237

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/19

9:30 pm-12:59 am

Nonstop6h 29m

San Francisco

Sat 9/27

6:15 am-2:57 pm

Nonstop5h 42m

$237

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/28

8:29 pm-12:06 am

Nonstop6h 37m

San Francisco

Wed 11/5

10:43 pm-7:19 am

Nonstop5h 36m

$237

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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
Airports
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 August 8, 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 $358). 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 August 21, 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 12% 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 August 17, 2025.

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

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 August 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco. 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

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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. 8 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 93 inbound flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl per day.

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

    For as low as $237, Alaska Airlines can have you in San Francisco from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in 6h 10m. The distance between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and San Francisco is about 2578 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    Frontier, at $137, 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 Hawaiian Airlines and Sun Country Air. Frontier is priced at 65% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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: TAP AIR PORTUGAL (98%), LATAM Airlines (95%), Korean Air (93%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $994 for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $125 while the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $200.

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

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

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

    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 $358). 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 John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco

Discover the top 8 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 August 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$137Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$148Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Sun Country AirCheapest$176Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
JetBlueCheapest$218Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$230Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$247Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$317Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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