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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, NY from C$ 171

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 31/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JFK
26 Mar — 2 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl are usually found in February or January, 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 21 March 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 313

One-way from

C$ 171

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 539

Good round-trip deal

C$ 345 or less
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 8/5-10/5
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 16m total
  • San Francisco to New York
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 31/3
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 34m total
  • San Francisco to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (C$ 185 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 March 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 21 March 2025.

Thu 8/53:55 p.m.SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 43mJetBlue
Sat 10/59:45 p.m.JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 33mJetBlue
Deal found 21/3C$ 313
Sat 24/54:15 p.m.SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 41mDelta
Thu 29/59:55 p.m.JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 44mDelta
Deal found 21/3C$ 314
Sat 12/47:59 p.m.SFO - JFK
1 stop8h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 16/48:07 p.m.JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 52mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 21/3C$ 383
Tue 6/55:15 p.m.SFO - JFK
1 stop10h 45mAlaska Airlines
Wed 7/59:30 a.m.JFK - SFO
2 stops15h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 20/3C$ 387
Thu 25/96:18 p.m.SFO - JFK
1 stop13h 15mSun Country Air
Sun 28/911:31 a.m.JFK - SFO
1 stop8h 32mSun Country Air
Deal found 20/3C$ 509

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Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

John F Kennedy Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Thu 8/5

3:55 p.m.-12:38 a.m.

Nonstop5h 43m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/5

9:45 p.m.-1:18 a.m.

Nonstop6h 33m

C$ 313

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 24/5

4:15 p.m.-12:56 a.m.

Nonstop5h 41m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 29/5

9:55 p.m.-1:39 a.m.

Nonstop6h 44m

C$ 314

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 12/4

5:57 p.m.-6:59 a.m.

1 stop10h 02m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 16/4

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

Nonstop6h 52m

C$ 383

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 16/4

2:15 p.m.-10:59 p.m.

Nonstop5h 44m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 23/4

7:20 a.m.-1:32 p.m.

1 stop9h 12m

C$ 386

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 31/3

8:10 p.m.-4:44 a.m.

Nonstop5h 34m

C$ 171

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 23/4

1:52 p.m.-10:29 p.m.

Nonstop5h 37m

C$ 185

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 19/5

9:00 p.m.-5:35 a.m.

Nonstop5h 35m

C$ 199

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 29/4

8:30 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

2 stops19h 30m

C$ 205

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sun 11/5

8:20 a.m.-10:33 a.m.

1 stop23h 13m

C$ 227

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 30/5

8:38 p.m.-10:28 a.m.

1 stop10h 50m

C$ 242

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

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 March 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 21 March 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 at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 21 March 2025.

The most flights from SFO to JFK are scheduled on a Thursday (103 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (39 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 21 March 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.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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 JetBlue. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 313 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Alaska Airlines, starting at C$ 314 and C$ 383 round-trip. JetBlue is currently priced 49% 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 JetBlue. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 171. Users have also found prices from C$ 185 and C$ 199 on Hawaiian Airlines and Delta, 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: Etihad Airways (97%), SAUDIA (97%), EL AL (93%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay C$ 895 for a flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 223 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - New York John F Kennedy Intl) is currently priced at C$ 1,279.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl 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 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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