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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco from $226

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 26/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SFO
20 Jul — 27 Jul1
1 adult

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 Monday 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 15 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$378

One-way from

$226

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$651

Good one-way deal

$352 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 30/8-16/9
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 25m total
  • New York to San Francisco
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 26/11
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 28m total
  • New York to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($42 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco.

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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 15 July 2025.

Sat 30/819:55JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 52mDelta
Tue 16/922:55SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 33mDelta
Deal found 14/7$378
Sat 30/809:30JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 10mAlaska Airlines
Sat 6/907:10SFO - JFK
1 stop19h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 14/7$393
Sat 30/820:29JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 15mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 7/922:59SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 46mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 15/7$409
Sat 30/819:59JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 44mJetBlue
Thu 18/922:30SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 31mJetBlue
Deal found 14/7$447
Wed 20/816:28JFK - SFO
1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 26/808:00SFO - JFK
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7$479

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Fly from

John F Kennedy Intl

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 30/8

19:55-23:47

Nonstop6h 52m

San Francisco

Tue 16/9

22:55-07:28

Nonstop5h 33m

$378

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 30/8

09:30-12:40

Nonstop6h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 6/9

07:10-06:09

1 stop19h 59m

$393

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 30/8

20:29-23:44

Nonstop6h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 7/9

22:59-07:45

Nonstop5h 46m

$409

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 30/8

19:59-23:43

Nonstop6h 44m

San Francisco

Thu 18/9

22:30-07:01

Nonstop5h 31m

$447

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 20/8

16:28-21:43

1 stop8h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 26/8

08:00-05:30

1 stop18h 30m

$479

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 26/11

20:29-23:57

Nonstop6h 28m

$226

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 18/8

21:59-01:43

Nonstop6h 44m

$227

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/8

06:59-12:15

1 stop8h 16m

$236

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 16/8

19:55-23:47

Nonstop6h 52m

$262

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/11

11:32-17:18

1 stop8h 46m

$302

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

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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 11 July 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 15 July 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 73% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco. 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 15 July 2025.

The most flights from JFK to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (116 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (56 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated 15 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta, andHawaiian Airlines from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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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 91 inbound flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $378. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Alaska Airlines and JetBlue, with the lowest prices starting at $393 and $409, respectively. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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 $226 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include JetBlue from $227 and Frontier from $236 one-way.

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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 $223. On average you can expect to pay $352. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $422.

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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, 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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