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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco from $186

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 12/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SFO
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco are usually found in January or February, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 16 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$348

One-way from

$186

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$528

Good round-trip deal

$362 or less

Good one-way deal

$193 or less
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 7/10-7/10
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 56m total
  • New York to San Francisco
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Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 12/12
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 54m total
  • New York to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($60 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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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 16 September 2025.

Tue 7/1006:15JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 10mJetBlue
Tue 7/1011:34SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 46mJetBlue
Deal found 15/9$348
Wed 29/1020:29JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 37mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 5/1107:00SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 37mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 13/9$353
Thu 30/1009:30JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 38mJetBlue
Sun 9/1122:41SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 19mJetBlue
Deal found 15/9$356
Wed 29/1010:00JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 30mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/1109:00SFO - JFK
1 stop10h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 13/9$360
Tue 9/1207:00JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 40mDelta
Mon 15/1213:55SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 33mDelta
Deal found 15/9$363
Wed 22/1018:55JFK - SFO
1 stop17h 21mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/1107:00SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/9$371
Fri 5/1216:35JFK - SFO
1 stop10h 13mAlaska Airlines
Wed 10/1206:35SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/9$378
Wed 22/1007:20JFK - SFO
1 stop10h 35mAlaska Airlines
Wed 29/1009:00SFO - JFK
1 stop10h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 13/9$384
Tue 4/1111:30JFK - SFO
1 stop9h 14mAlaska Airlines
Sat 8/1122:43SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/9$386
Thu 23/1021:30JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 29mJetBlue
Wed 29/1010:35SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 34mJetBlue
Deal found 15/9$387
Sat 13/1220:29JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 43mJetBlue
Tue 6/110:40SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 35mJetBlue
Deal found 14/9$393
Tue 16/1220:29JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 54mAlaska Airlines
Thu 25/1222:48SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 14/9$395

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New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 30/10

09:00-12:29

Nonstop6h 29m

San Francisco

Mon 10/11

21:15-05:40

Nonstop5h 25m

$356

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 31/10

20:29-00:06

Nonstop6h 37m

San Francisco

Tue 4/11

22:43-07:19

Nonstop5h 36m

$356

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 31/10

06:50-10:20

Nonstop6h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 4/11

10:35-19:09

Nonstop5h 34m

$356

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 30/10

10:00-13:30

Nonstop6h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 4/11

13:35-22:14

Nonstop5h 39m

$356

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 7/11

21:55-01:29

Nonstop6h 34m

San Francisco

Sat 15/11

11:50-20:27

Nonstop5h 37m

$356

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 30/10

10:00-13:30

Nonstop6h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 3/11

07:00-15:37

Nonstop5h 37m

$356

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 31/10

10:00-13:30

Nonstop6h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 9/11

22:43-07:19

Nonstop5h 36m

$356

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 17/10

21:55-01:29

Nonstop6h 34m

San Francisco

Tue 28/10

07:05-15:45

Nonstop5h 40m

$356

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 23/10

20:24-23:44

Nonstop6h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 29/10

13:35-22:14

Nonstop5h 39m

$356

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/11

09:00-12:29

Nonstop6h 29m

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

07:05-15:39

Nonstop5h 34m

$356

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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 12 September 2025.

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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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 16 September 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 85% 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 99 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 29m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $356. 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 cheapest airlines to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $186 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $224 and Hawaiian Airlines from $224 one-way.

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    Consider TAP AIR PORTUGAL (94%), LATAM Airlines (93%) or Japan Airlines (93%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco.

  • 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 $172. On average you can expect to pay $356. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $429.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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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