$157+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO)
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 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SFO
Jun 9 — Jun 161
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San FranciscoExplore 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 May 10, 2026.
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 May 10, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 9/239:30 pm
JFK
- SFO
Nonstop6h 54m
Delta
Tue 9/2910:45 pm
SFO
- JFK
Nonstop5h 35m
Delta
Deal found 5/5![Delta logo]()
$279
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Wed 8/198:59 pm
JFK
- SFO
Nonstop6h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/2510:15 pm
SFO
- JFK
1 stop10h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$280
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Thu 5/289:54 pm
JFK
- SFO
Nonstop6h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/210:10 pm
SFO
- JFK
1 stop10h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$281
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Mon 8/31:00 pm
JFK
- SFO
1 stop9h 13m
Frontier
Mon 8/1010:10 pm
SFO
- JFK
1 stop10h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$282
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/237:20 am
JFK
- SFO
Nonstop6h 19m
JetBlue
Mon 9/2811:59 pm
SFO
- JFK
Nonstop5h 38m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/10![JetBlue logo]()
$284
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Fri 8/149:30 am
JFK
- SFO
Nonstop6h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/2410:15 pm
SFO
- JFK
1 stop10h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$285
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 8/11:00 pm
JFK
- SFO
1 stop9h 13m
Frontier
Fri 8/710:10 pm
SFO
- JFK
1 stop10h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 5/9![Frontier logo]()
$286
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 9/159:30 pm
JFK
- SFO
Nonstop6h 54m
Delta
Tue 9/224:00 pm
SFO
- JFK
Nonstop5h 50m
Delta
Deal found 5/9![Delta logo]()
$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 9/89:30 pm
JFK
- SFO
Nonstop6h 29m
American Airlines
Mon 9/149:24 pm
SFO
- JFK
Nonstop5h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/8![American Airlines logo]()
$288
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Sat 8/297:00 am
JFK
- SFO
Nonstop6h 15m
Delta
Sat 9/59:00 pm
SFO
- JFK
Nonstop5h 39m
Delta
Deal found 5/8![Delta logo]()
$289
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Tue 7/281:00 pm
JFK
- SFO
1 stop9h 13m
Frontier
Tue 8/1810:15 pm
SFO
- JFK
1 stop10h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6![Frontier logo]()
$290
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Sat 7/46:00 am
JFK
- SFO
Nonstop6h 21m
American Airlines
Mon 7/132:45 pm
SFO
- JFK
Nonstop5h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/9![American Airlines logo]()
$291
Best flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San FranciscoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated May 10, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated May 10, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 8/2511:30 am
JFK
- SFO
Nonstop6h 25m
Delta
Sat 9/59:00 pm
SFO
- JFK
Nonstop5h 39m
Delta
Deal found 5/9![Delta logo]()
$288
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Thu 9/249:30 am
JFK
- SFO
Nonstop6h 17m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 9/259:27 am
SFO
- JFK
1 stop10h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/5![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$347
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Fri 9/43:45 pm
JFK
- SFO
Nonstop6h 25m
JetBlue
Sun 9/611:50 pm
SFO
- JFK
Nonstop5h 43m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/8![JetBlue logo]()
$403
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Wed 9/165:26 pm
JFK
- SFO
Nonstop6h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 9/189:27 am
SFO
- JFK
1 stop10h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/6![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$347
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 9/18:50 am
JFK
- SFO
Nonstop6h 47m
Delta
Fri 9/49:00 pm
SFO
- JFK
Nonstop5h 39m
Delta
Deal found 5/7![Delta logo]()
$373
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 10/67:22 am
JFK
- SFO
1 stop10h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 10/106:59 pm
SFO
- JFK
1 stop21h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/5![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$357
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Fri 10/239:59 am
JFK
- SFO
1 stop9h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 10/2610:35 am
SFO
- JFK
1 stop17h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/9![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$377
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 6/28:20 am
JFK
- SFO
Nonstop6h 21m
Delta
Tue 6/161:00 pm
SFO
- JFK
Nonstop5h 45m
Delta
Deal found 5/6![Delta logo]()
$418
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 7/227:00 am
JFK
- SFO
Nonstop6h 15m
Delta
Mon 7/2711:50 pm
SFO
- JFK
Nonstop5h 29m
Delta
Deal found 5/8![Delta logo]()
$422
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 5/268:15 pm
JFK
- SFO
1 stop16h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 6/21:37 pm
SFO
- JFK
Nonstop5h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/9![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$397
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Fri 5/296:35 pm
JFK
- SFO
Nonstop6h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 5/316:16 am
SFO
- JFK
1 stop21h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/6![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$409
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Fri 8/79:30 am
JFK
- SFO
Nonstop6h 22m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 8/127:20 am
SFO
- JFK
Nonstop5h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/7![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$432
Last-minute flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San FranciscoDiscover last-minute flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco. Data last updated May 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco. Data last updated May 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Tue 5/261:00 pm
JFK
- SFO
1 stop9h 34m
Frontier
Fri 5/2910:15 pm
SFO
- JFK
1 stop10h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$297
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 5/271:00 pm
JFK
- SFO
1 stop9h 34m
Frontier
Fri 5/2910:15 pm
SFO
- JFK
1 stop10h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$292
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Thu 5/286:00 am
JFK
- SFO
Nonstop6h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/210:10 pm
SFO
- JFK
1 stop10h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$280
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 5/281:00 pm
JFK
- SFO
1 stop9h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/36:15 am
SFO
- JFK
Nonstop5h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$293
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 5/294:41 pm
JFK
- SFO
1 stop8h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/210:10 pm
SFO
- JFK
1 stop10h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$285
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Fri 5/299:05 pm
JFK
- SFO
Nonstop6h 34m
Delta
Fri 8/74:05 pm
SFO
- JFK
Nonstop5h 40m
Delta
Deal found 5/7![Delta logo]()
$289
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Fri 5/291:00 pm
JFK
- SFO
1 stop9h 34m
Frontier
Tue 6/210:10 pm
SFO
- JFK
1 stop10h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$290
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Fri 5/296:35 pm
JFK
- SFO
Nonstop6h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/610:10 pm
SFO
- JFK
1 stop10h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$294
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 5/301:00 pm
JFK
- SFO
1 stop9h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/51:38 pm
SFO
- JFK
Nonstop5h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$296
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 6/29:54 pm
JFK
- SFO
Nonstop6h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/110:10 pm
SFO
- JFK
1 stop10h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$295
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 6/44:41 pm
JFK
- SFO
1 stop8h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 6/86:15 am
SFO
- JFK
Nonstop5h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/6![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$288
One-way flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San FranciscoSearch for one-way flight options from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 10, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 10, 2026.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Fri 6/121:05 pm
JFK
- SFO
1 stop9h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 5/7![Frontier logo]()
$157
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 7/221:00 pm
JFK
- SFO
1 stop9h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6![Frontier logo]()
$158
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 7/231:00 pm
JFK
- SFO
1 stop9h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 5/8![Frontier logo]()
$159
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Wed 6/35:29 pm
JFK
- SFO
1 stop18h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/8![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$160
This HOPEGOO deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 HOPEGOO is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/241:00 pm
JFK
- SFO
1 stop9h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 5/9![Frontier logo]()
$161
This HOPEGOO deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 HOPEGOO is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/261:05 pm
JFK
- SFO
1 stop9h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 5/10![Frontier logo]()
$162
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Tue 8/111:00 pm
JFK
- SFO
2 stops25h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6![Frontier logo]()
$163
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Thu 8/274:29 pm
JFK
- SFO
1 stop9h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/8![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$164
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/231:00 pm
JFK
- SFO
1 stop9h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 5/9![Frontier logo]()
$166
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Tue 6/91:05 pm
JFK
- SFO
2 stops25h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$168
Find 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 May 10, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $279 (Delta) |
One-way from | $157 (Frontier) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $397 |
Good round-trip deal | $366 or less |
Good one-way deal | $172 or less |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco 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 May 10, 2026.
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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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
New YorkSan Francisco
JFK - SFO
JFKSFO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 8/25
11:30 am-2:55 pm
Nonstop6h 25m
San Francisco
Sat 9/5
9:00 pm-5:39 am
Nonstop5h 39m
$288
New YorkSan Francisco
JFK - SFO
JFKSFO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 9/24
9:30 am-12:47 pm
Nonstop6h 17m
San Francisco
Fri 9/25
9:27 am-10:59 pm
1 stop10h 32m
$347
New YorkSan Francisco
JFK - SFO
JFKSFO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 9/16
5:26 pm-8:51 pm
Nonstop6h 25m
San Francisco
Fri 9/18
9:27 am-10:59 pm
1 stop10h 32m
$347
New YorkSan Francisco
JFK - SFO
JFKSFO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 10/6
7:22 am-2:27 pm
1 stop10h 05m
San Francisco
Sat 10/10
6:59 pm-7:25 pm
1 stop21h 26m
$357
New YorkSan Francisco
JFK - SFO
JFKSFO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 9/1
8:50 am-12:37 pm
Nonstop6h 47m
San Francisco
Fri 9/4
9:00 pm-5:39 am
Nonstop5h 39m
$373
New YorkSan Francisco
JFK - SFO
JFKSFO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 10/23
9:59 am-4:46 pm
1 stop9h 47m
San Francisco
Mon 10/26
10:35 am-6:36 am
1 stop17h 01m
$377
New YorkSan Francisco
JFK - SFO
JFKSFO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 5/26
8:15 pm-9:18 am
1 stop16h 03m
San Francisco
Tue 6/2
1:37 pm-10:29 pm
Nonstop5h 52m
$397
New YorkSan Francisco
JFK - SFO
JFKSFO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 9/4
3:45 pm-7:10 pm
Nonstop6h 25m
San Francisco
Sun 9/6
11:50 pm-8:33 am
Nonstop5h 43m
$403
New YorkSan Francisco
JFK - SFO
JFKSFO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 5/29
6:35 pm-10:16 pm
Nonstop6h 41m
San Francisco
Sun 5/31
6:16 am-6:17 am
1 stop21h 01m
$409
New YorkSan Francisco
JFK - SFO
JFKSFO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 6/2
8:20 am-11:41 am
Nonstop6h 21m
San Francisco
Tue 6/16
1:00 pm-9:45 pm
Nonstop5h 45m
$418
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- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-San Francisco 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-San Francisco 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco?
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 67 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 $308). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $487). 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 May 10, 2026.
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 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.
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 May 2, 2026.
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.
How often are flights from New York to San Francisco delayed?
About 18% of weekly flights between New York and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 185 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for New York to San Francisco flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to San Francisco flights?
Over the last year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Las Vegas (LAS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of 1-stop itineraries from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Las Vegas (LAS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $311.
What’s the fastest layover option from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Atlanta (ATL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 9h 34m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 05m.
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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 May 10, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines,Delta, andJetBlue 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.
Entertainment
7.0
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Entertainment
7.0
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Entertainment
7.0
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Entertainment
7.0
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Entertainment
7.0
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Entertainment
7.0
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$124 | Average$281 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$148 | Average$397 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time85% | |
| Cheapest$168 | Average$285 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$178 | Average$376 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$183 | Average$447 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$214 | Average$429 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$277 | Average$448 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |