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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, NY from C$ 176

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 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JFK
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl are usually found in January or February, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Friday

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 20 February 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 317

One-way from

C$ 176

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 486

Good round-trip deal

C$ 881 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 411 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 12/3-21/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 13m total
  • San Francisco to New York
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 1/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 01m total
  • San Francisco to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (C$ 175 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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 20 February 2025.

Wed 12/39:01 a.m.SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mAlaska Airlines
Fri 21/34:00 p.m.JFK - SFO
1 stop10h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 19/2C$ 317
Mon 10/311:20 p.m.SFO - JFK
1 stop9h 58mJetBlue
Tue 11/33:55 p.m.JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 38mJetBlue
Deal found 19/2C$ 328
Sat 15/37:10 a.m.SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 19mDelta
Thu 20/37:29 p.m.JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 51mDelta
Deal found 20/2C$ 351
Fri 4/46:20 a.m.SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 7/48:07 p.m.JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 52mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 416

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San Francisco

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John F Kennedy Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

9:01 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Nonstop5h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 21/3

4:00 p.m.-11:44 p.m.

1 stop10h 44m

C$ 317

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 10/3

11:20 p.m.-12:18 p.m.

1 stop9h 58m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/3

3:55 p.m.-7:33 p.m.

Nonstop6h 38m

C$ 328

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 8/4

9:05 a.m.-5:52 p.m.

Nonstop5h 47m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 18/4

9:45 p.m.-1:34 a.m.

Nonstop6h 49m

C$ 337

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 4/4

6:20 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Nonstop5h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 7/4

8:07 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

Nonstop6h 52m

C$ 416

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 1/3

6:59 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

1 stop17h 01m

C$ 176

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 18/3

2:00 p.m.-10:28 p.m.

Nonstop5h 28m

C$ 182

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 24/3

11:15 p.m.-7:56 a.m.

Nonstop5h 41m

C$ 205

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 30/5

9:00 p.m.-5:40 a.m.

Nonstop5h 40m

C$ 240

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 26/2

3:30 p.m.-6:30 a.m.

1 stop12h 00m

C$ 257

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Thu 31/7

11:59 p.m.-10:31 a.m.

1 stop7h 32m

C$ 303

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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

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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 round-trip flight from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 61 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of C$ 210). Flying from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 348). 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 20 February 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 6% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 20 February 2025.

The most flights from SFO to JFK are scheduled on a Thursday (100 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (58 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 mm 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 20 February 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines from San Francisco to New York by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl. You should not have trouble finding flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl from San Francisco; the airport handles an average of 75 outbound flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights from the San Francisco airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl. It is only a 19.0 km journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city centre.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is Alaska Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 317 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are JetBlue and Delta, starting at C$ 328 and C$ 351 round-trip. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 48% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 176. Users have also found prices from C$ 197 and C$ 205 on JetBlue and Hawaiian Airlines, respectively.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on time: Royal Air Maroc (98%), Scandinavian Airlines (98%), LOT (96%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay C$ 847 for a flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 177 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - New York John F Kennedy Intl) is currently priced at C$ 240.

  • 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 vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of C$ 210). Flying from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 348). 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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