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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from $199

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 13/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JFK
29 Jan — 5 Feb1
1 adult

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 Friday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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 24 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$378

One-way from

$199

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$523

Good round-trip deal

$825 or less

Good one-way deal

$242 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 9/4-15/4
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 34m total
  • San Francisco to New York
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 13/2
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 25m total
  • San Francisco to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($225 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 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 24 January 2025.

Wed 5/312:00SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 35mDelta
Wed 12/314:55JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 40mDelta
Deal found 24/1$378
Tue 18/206:31SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mAlaska Airlines
Sat 22/216:00JFK - SFO
Nonstop7h 02mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 23/1$379
Thu 20/215:30SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mJetBlue
Wed 26/208:00JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 46mJetBlue
Deal found 24/1$389
Fri 14/222:54SFO - JFK
1 stop28h 36mFrontier
Wed 19/207:59JFK - SFO
1 stop31h 00mFrontier
Deal found 23/1$392
Thu 3/723:59SFO - JFK
1 stop7h 32mSun Country Air
Sat 19/711:29JFK - SFO
1 stop8h 57mSun Country Air
Deal found 23/1$629

Find flights from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl within your budget

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 24 January 2025.

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San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 5/3

06:00-14:29

Nonstop5h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 18/3

15:55-19:33

Nonstop6h 38m

$378

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 18/2

06:31-15:00

Nonstop5h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 22/2

16:00-20:02

Nonstop7h 02m

$379

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Thu 20/2

14:25-22:56

Nonstop5h 31m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 26/2

08:55-12:52

Nonstop6h 57m

$387

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 14/2

22:54-06:30

1 stop28h 36m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 19/2

07:59-11:59

1 stop31h 00m

$392

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Thu 12/6

18:25-10:31

1 stop13h 06m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 24/6

11:29-17:26

1 stop8h 57m

$605

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Thu 13/2

12:00-20:35

Nonstop5h 35m

$199

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 22/4

17:15-07:00

1 stop10h 45m

$204

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 10/2

15:20-23:48

Nonstop5h 28m

$229

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 14/7

22:15-07:00

Nonstop5h 45m

$279

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 15/2

22:59-06:30

1 stop28h 31m

$284

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

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 17 January 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 24 January 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 22% 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 24 January 2025.

The most flights from SFO to JFK are scheduled on a Monday (85 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 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 24 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and JetBlue 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.
8.0
Very Good
9,701 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

8.0
Very Good
9,701 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,701 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

8.0
Very Good
8,502 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,701 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

7.4
Good
3,184 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,701 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

7.4
Good
8,963 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,701 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,701 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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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 75 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 $378, Delta will fly you from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Alaska Airlines and JetBlue - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $379 and $389, respectively. Delta is priced at 44% 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?

    $199 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 Delta and JetBlue, with prices starting from $221 and $237, respectively.

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

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  • 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 $182. While the most popular route (San Francisco - New York John F Kennedy Intl) can be booked for $212 on average our data indicates $535 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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