Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco from $153

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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SFO
15 Mar — 22 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco are usually found in January or September, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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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 13 February 2026.

Fri 24/420:11
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 2/506:40
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 10/2$308
Wed 4/307:30
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop7h 00m
JetBlue
Wed 4/314:07
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 29m
JetBlue
Deal found 11/2$315
Fri 6/314:55
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 43m
Delta
Mon 9/322:55
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 30m
Delta
Deal found 10/2$322
Thu 5/309:05
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 45m
Delta
Wed 11/307:00
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 28m
Delta
Deal found 10/2$325
Wed 22/416:46
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop9h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 27/423:11
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 10/2$334
Thu 5/317:00
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop9h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 10/307:05
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop12h 24m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 10/2$336
Wed 12/807:30
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 17m
JetBlue
Wed 12/814:35
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 45m
JetBlue
Deal found 12/2$342
Thu 5/313:00
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 56m
JetBlue
Tue 10/320:44
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop11h 46m
JetBlue
Deal found 12/2$346
Tue 31/313:30
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop12h 12m
JetBlue
Mon 20/414:45
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 44m
JetBlue
Deal found 10/2$353
Wed 6/506:00
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 23m
JetBlue
Mon 11/508:00
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop11h 32m
JetBlue
Deal found 11/2$354
Wed 15/420:06
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 19/422:48
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 10/2$356

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Round-trip from

$308

One-way from

$153

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$545
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 24/4-2/5
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 27m total
  • New York to San Francisco
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 6/3
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 58m total
  • New York to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($4 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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JFK - SFO

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 24/4

20:11-23:54

Nonstop6h 43m

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

23:11-07:59

Nonstop5h 48m

$308

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 7/5

21:05-00:39

Nonstop6h 34m

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

23:55-08:34

Nonstop5h 39m

$322

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 14/4

06:00-09:23

Nonstop6h 23m

San Francisco

Mon 27/4

22:50-07:26

Nonstop5h 36m

$322

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 6/3

17:30-21:11

Nonstop6h 41m

San Francisco

Mon 9/3

22:55-07:25

Nonstop5h 30m

$322

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/3

17:00-23:44

1 stop9h 44m

San Francisco

Tue 17/3

06:40-06:23

1 stop20h 43m

$349

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/5

06:00-09:23

Nonstop6h 23m

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

21:30-09:05

1 stop8h 35m

$354

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/3

17:00-23:44

1 stop9h 44m

San Francisco

Wed 11/3

11:34-22:59

1 stop8h 25m

$363

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 17/3

20:00-00:04

Nonstop7h 04m

San Francisco

Tue 24/3

06:35-06:29

1 stop20h 54m

$367

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 18/3

20:06-23:55

Nonstop6h 49m

San Francisco

Tue 24/3

06:35-06:29

1 stop20h 54m

$367

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/3

07:30-11:30

Nonstop7h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 10/3

07:00-15:29

Nonstop5h 29m

$378

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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 return flight from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 6 February 2026.

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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of $201). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 13 February 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 81% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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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 19.0 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco. 0 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 53 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?

    A quick flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco can take about 6h 23m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $322. The distance between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and San Francisco is about 4149 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

    Consider Air Serbia (80%), LOT (79%) or JetBlue (78%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of $201). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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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