Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from $171
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 6/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JFK
13 Apr — 20 Apr1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
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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 14 March 2026.
Tue 14/422:48
SFO
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JFK
Nonstop5h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 28/417:28
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 9/3$340
Mon 13/423:55
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 43m
JetBlue
Tue 21/420:12
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 43m
JetBlue
Deal found 9/3$341
Tue 21/407:02
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 25/409:30
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 11/3$353
Mon 20/422:55
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 33m
Delta
Wed 22/407:00
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 28m
Delta
Deal found 9/3$354
Tue 22/923:00
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 23/909:30
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 10/3$361
Sat 18/415:31
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 38m
JetBlue
Fri 24/420:12
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 43m
JetBlue
Deal found 13/3$367
Tue 5/516:00
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 30m
Delta
Sat 9/507:00
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 16m
Delta
Deal found 10/3$368
Sat 25/407:00
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 33m
JetBlue
Fri 1/508:00
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 34m
JetBlue
Deal found 13/3$370
Tue 14/408:56
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 14/420:06
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 9/3$374
Tue 8/919:01
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 9/909:30
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 12/3$375
Mon 20/422:50
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 36m
JetBlue
Thu 23/413:59
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop12h 57m
JetBlue
Deal found 9/3$378
Best flights from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 14 March 2026.
Mon 27/420:35
SFO
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JFK
Nonstop5h 27m
Delta
Thu 30/421:40
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 43m
Delta
Deal found 13/3$397
Tue 28/410:25
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 29/416:46
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop9h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 9/3$398
Fri 17/422:50
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 36m
JetBlue
Wed 29/414:30
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop12h 26m
JetBlue
Deal found 9/3$475
Fri 4/913:24
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 9/916:29
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop10h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 9/3$516
Direct flights from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl
Explore direct flight options from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 14 March 2026.
Tue 14/416:00
SFO
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JFK
Nonstop5h 30m
Delta
Fri 17/421:40
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 43m
Delta
Deal found 9/3$340
Mon 13/423:55
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 43m
JetBlue
Tue 21/420:12
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 43m
JetBlue
Deal found 9/3$341
Tue 21/407:02
SFO
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JFK
Nonstop5h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 25/409:30
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 11/3$353
Mon 20/422:55
SFO
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JFK
Nonstop5h 33m
Delta
Tue 28/407:00
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 28m
Delta
Deal found 9/3$354
Sat 18/415:31
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 38m
JetBlue
Fri 24/420:12
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 43m
JetBlue
Deal found 13/3$367
Tue 5/516:00
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 30m
Delta
Sat 9/507:00
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 16m
Delta
Deal found 10/3$368
Sat 25/407:00
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 33m
JetBlue
Fri 1/508:00
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 34m
JetBlue
Deal found 13/3$370
Tue 14/408:56
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 14/420:06
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 9/3$374
Sat 18/415:31
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 38m
JetBlue
Sat 25/420:29
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 52m
JetBlue
Deal found 9/3$381
Mon 27/420:35
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 27m
Delta
Thu 30/421:40
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 43m
Delta
Deal found 10/3$382
Fri 1/514:45
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 44m
JetBlue
Wed 6/506:00
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 23m
JetBlue
Deal found 9/3$388
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl. Data last updated 14 March 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 13/423:55
SFO
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JFK
Nonstop5h 43m
JetBlue
Tue 21/420:12
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 43m
JetBlue
Deal found 9/3$341
Tue 14/422:48
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 28/417:28
JFK
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SFO
Nonstop6h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 9/3$340
Tue 14/416:00
SFO
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JFK
Nonstop5h 30m
Delta
Wed 22/407:00
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 28m
Delta
Deal found 10/3$368
Tue 14/408:56
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 14/420:06
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 9/3$374
Sat 18/415:31
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 38m
JetBlue
Fri 24/420:12
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 43m
JetBlue
Deal found 13/3$367
Sat 18/415:31
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 38m
JetBlue
Sat 25/420:29
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 52m
JetBlue
Deal found 9/3$381
Mon 20/422:55
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 33m
Delta
Wed 22/407:00
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 28m
Delta
Deal found 9/3$354
Mon 20/422:50
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 36m
JetBlue
Thu 23/413:59
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop12h 57m
JetBlue
Deal found 9/3$378
Tue 21/407:02
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 25/409:30
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 11/3$353
Sat 25/407:00
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 33m
JetBlue
Fri 1/508:00
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 34m
JetBlue
Deal found 13/3$370
One-way flights from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 14 March 2026.
Mon 6/721:00
SFO
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JFK
Nonstop5h 39m
Delta
Deal found 9/3$171
Mon 4/520:35
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 27m
Delta
Deal found 10/3$185
Fri 17/421:50
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop21h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 9/3$192
Mon 20/420:35
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 27m
Delta
Deal found 13/3$199
Tue 31/322:00
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 19m
JetBlue
Deal found 9/3$208
Wed 8/420:15
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop10h 40m
JetBlue
Deal found 9/3$209
Sat 2/506:40
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 9/3$212
Wed 9/908:00
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 57m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 10/3$213
Tue 8/912:02
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop15h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 10/3$220
Sat 25/408:00
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop11h 31m
JetBlue
Deal found 10/3$223
Find 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 14 March 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 14 March 2026.
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Depart
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Mon 27/4
20:35-05:02
Nonstop5h 27m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 30/4
21:40-01:23
Nonstop6h 43m
$397
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Tue 28/4
10:25-22:59
1 stop9h 34m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 29/4
16:46-23:01
1 stop9h 15m
$398
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Fri 17/4
22:50-07:26
Nonstop5h 36m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 29/4
14:30-23:56
1 stop12h 26m
$475
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Fri 4/9
13:24-22:10
Nonstop5h 46m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 9/9
16:29-23:39
1 stop10h 10m
$516
Cheapest one-way
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Sat 25/4
15:31-00:09
Nonstop5h 38m
$185
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Wed 6/5
08:00-20:30
1 stop9h 30m
$223
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Mon 1/6
22:50-07:25
Nonstop5h 35m
$226
Fastest single journey
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Mon 13/4
22:55-07:28
Nonstop5h 33m
$255
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Wed 15/4
10:32-00:20
1 stop10h 48m
$273
San FranciscoNew York
SFO - JFK
SFOJFK
San Francisco
Wed 13/5
07:15-00:28
2 stops14h 13m
$280
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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 6 March 2026.
The best time to book flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 85 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $169). Flying from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $311). 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 14 March 2026.
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 at midday, which can drop the price by up to 32% versus a flight in the afternoon.
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 14 March 2026.
The most flights from SFO to JFK are scheduled on a Friday (87 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (55 on average).
How often are flights from San Francisco to New York delayed?
About 12% of weekly flights between San Francisco and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 189 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to New York flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday 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 San Francisco to New York flights?
Over the past year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.
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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 74 daily outbound flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl from 0 different airlines.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?
Airlines like Delta and Alaska Airlines fly from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in about 5h 27m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 07m. The distance between San Francisco and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is about 4149 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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(92%), SAUDIA(91%) or EL AL(87%), 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 $151. While the most popular route (San Francisco - New York John F Kennedy Intl) can be booked for $384 on average, our data indicates $811 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?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $169). Flying from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $311). 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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