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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from $206

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JFK
13 Jun — 20 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl are usually found in February or January, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 8 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$365

One-way from

$206

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$784

Good round-trip deal

$445 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 31/10-4/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 53m total
  • San Francisco to New York
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 00m total
  • San Francisco to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl.

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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 8 June 2025.

Fri 31/1014:20SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 39mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/1111:30JFK - SFO
1 stop9h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/6$365
Tue 1/722:30SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 33mJetBlue
Tue 15/706:15JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 30mJetBlue
Deal found 8/6$371
Mon 18/822:50SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 40mDelta
Sun 31/807:00JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 24mDelta
Deal found 6/6$385
Tue 22/713:09SFO - JFK
1 stop13h 21mFrontier
Tue 29/706:59JFK - SFO
1 stop17h 22mFrontier
Deal found 7/6$394
Wed 6/816:55SFO - JFK
1 stop10h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 16/820:29JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/6$479
Mon 21/700:55SFO - JFK
1 stop10h 01mAmerican Airlines
Tue 29/718:20JFK - SFO
1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/6$553
Fri 25/723:59SFO - JFK
1 stop7h 35mSun Country Air
Fri 1/811:33JFK - SFO
1 stop14h 20mSun Country Air
Deal found 7/6$554

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San Francisco

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John F Kennedy Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 31/10

14:20-22:59

Nonstop5h 39m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/11

11:30-17:44

1 stop9h 14m

$365

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 1/7

22:30-07:03

Nonstop5h 33m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 15/7

06:15-09:45

Nonstop6h 30m

$371

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 18/8

22:50-07:30

Nonstop5h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 31/8

07:00-10:24

Nonstop6h 24m

$385

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 22/7

13:09-05:30

1 stop13h 21m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 29/7

06:59-21:21

1 stop17h 22m

$394

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 6/8

16:55-06:29

1 stop10h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 16/8

20:29-23:59

Nonstop6h 30m

$479

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 21/7

00:55-13:56

1 stop10h 01m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 29/7

18:20-00:08

1 stop8h 48m

$553

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 25/7

23:59-10:34

1 stop7h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/8

11:33-22:53

1 stop14h 20m

$554

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 15/9

23:59-11:59

1 stop9h 00m

$206

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 5/8

16:55-06:29

1 stop10h 34m

$208

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 20/8

16:30-00:59

Nonstop5h 29m

$216

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

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on 23 May 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 61 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $1,203). Flying from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,944). 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 8 June 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 23% versus a flight in the morning.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 8 June 2025.

The most flights from SFO to JFK are scheduled on a Sunday (115 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (58 on average).

Rainfall in John F Kennedy Intl by month

Plan your trip to John F Kennedy Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in John F Kennedy Intl by month

Plan your trip to John F Kennedy Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

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 8 June 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines from San Francisco to New York to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

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

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

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

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

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

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

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

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

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

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

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 from for flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    Located just 19.0 km from the city centre, San Francisco is the airport most travellers will use when flying to New York John F Kennedy Intl from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to New York John F Kennedy Intl should be relatively easy as there are 88 daily outbound flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl from 1 airline.

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

    Currently priced at $365, Alaska Airlines will fly you from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and back. In addition to Alaska Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from JetBlue and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $371 and $385, respectively. Alaska Airlines is priced at 42% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $206 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and JetBlue, with prices starting from $208 and $216, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport consider choosing Scandinavian Airlines(95%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL(93%) or SAUDIA(92%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $441. While the most popular route (San Francisco - New York John F Kennedy Intl) can be booked for $387 on average our data indicates $445 when flying from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

  • 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 holiday 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $1,203). Flying from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,944). 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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