Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco from $202

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 22/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SFO
26 Apr — 3 May1
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 86 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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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 27 March 2026.

Mon 11/513:00
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop9h 34m
Frontier
Mon 18/522:15
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop10h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 26/3$389
Wed 29/406:00
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 23m
JetBlue
Wed 29/412:20
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 46m
JetBlue
Deal found 26/3$396
Thu 16/417:45
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 38m
Delta
Wed 22/416:00
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 30m
Delta
Deal found 26/3$403
Mon 13/421:40
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 43m
Delta
Mon 20/420:35
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 27m
Delta
Deal found 22/3$407
Sat 25/417:28
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/509:00
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop10h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 25/3$418
Fri 24/416:46
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop9h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 27/421:15
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop16h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 25/3$432
Tue 14/419:25
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 47m
Delta
Fri 17/420:35
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 27m
Delta
Deal found 27/3$438
Sat 23/518:30
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop9h 36m
JetBlue
Fri 29/514:53
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 47m
JetBlue
Deal found 24/3$442
Sat 2/510:59
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 22m
JetBlue
Tue 5/520:45
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 20m
JetBlue
Deal found 25/3$444

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Round-trip from

$389

One-way from

$202

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$576

Good one-way deal

$272 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 11/5-18/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 58m total
  • New York to San Francisco
Delta
  • Delta
  • 27/4
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 43m total
  • New York to San Francisco
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco.

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Price

Cheapest return flight

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 15/4

07:00-10:28

Nonstop6h 28m

San Francisco

Fri 17/4

20:35-05:02

Nonstop5h 27m

$403

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/4

19:29-23:09

Nonstop6h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 18/4

22:45-07:18

Nonstop5h 33m

$438

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 28/4

09:35-23:01

1 stop16h 26m

San Francisco

Mon 4/5

16:52-06:03

1 stop10h 11m

$467

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 28/8

16:29-23:39

1 stop10h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 1/9

19:01-06:15

1 stop8h 14m

$474

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 16/4

21:40-01:23

Nonstop6h 43m

San Francisco

Mon 20/4

22:55-07:28

Nonstop5h 33m

$474

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/9

18:47-22:17

Nonstop6h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

08:00-18:57

1 stop7h 57m

$501

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/4

19:29-23:09

Nonstop6h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

16:05-00:36

Nonstop5h 31m

$501

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 13/4

17:25-01:04

1 stop10h 39m

San Francisco

Mon 20/4

22:50-07:26

Nonstop5h 36m

$550

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/6

21:54-01:36

Nonstop6h 42m

San Francisco

Wed 3/6

11:45-20:45

Nonstop6h 00m

$556

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 19/8

16:29-23:39

1 stop10h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 23/8

21:59-15:42

1 stop14h 43m

$566

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How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco?

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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 86 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 $185). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of $314). 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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Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 76% 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 17.7 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 45 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. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $406. The distance between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and San Francisco is about 4149 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

    The cheapest flight price from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco is $208. On average you can expect to pay $446. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $490.

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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 $185). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of $314). 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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