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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, NY from C$ 159

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JFK
4 May — 11 May1
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 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 301

One-way from

C$ 159

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 522

Good round-trip deal

C$ 288 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 24/5-28/5
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 08m total
  • San Francisco to New York
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 5/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 51m total
  • San Francisco to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (C$ 155 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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 29 April 2025.

Sat 24/51:39 p.m.SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 31/54:40 p.m.JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 31mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 29/4C$ 301
Wed 28/511:11 p.m.SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 48mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/64:30 p.m.JFK - SFO
1 stop10h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/4C$ 302
Tue 27/58:42 p.m.SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 34mJetBlue
Wed 28/58:20 a.m.JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 41mJetBlue
Deal found 28/4C$ 335
Tue 3/611:40 a.m.SFO - JFK
Nonstop6h 05mDelta
Tue 10/65:00 p.m.JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 57mDelta
Deal found 28/4C$ 356
Fri 10/106:15 p.m.SFO - JFK
1 stop13h 15mSun Country Air
Sat 18/1011:31 a.m.JFK - SFO
1 stop10h 57mSun Country Air
Deal found 29/4C$ 499

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

John F Kennedy Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 24/5

1:39 p.m.-10:29 p.m.

Nonstop5h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 31/5

4:40 p.m.-8:11 p.m.

Nonstop6h 31m

C$ 301

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 28/5

11:11 p.m.-7:59 a.m.

Nonstop5h 48m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/6

4:30 p.m.-11:53 p.m.

1 stop10h 23m

C$ 302

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 27/5

8:42 p.m.-5:16 a.m.

Nonstop5h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 28/5

8:20 a.m.-12:01 p.m.

Nonstop6h 41m

C$ 335

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 3/6

11:40 a.m.-8:45 p.m.

Nonstop6h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/6

3:15 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Nonstop6h 45m

C$ 356

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 10/10

6:15 p.m.-10:30 a.m.

1 stop13h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 18/10

11:31 a.m.-7:28 p.m.

1 stop10h 57m

C$ 499

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

1:39 p.m.-5:30 a.m.

1 stop12h 51m

C$ 159

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 31/5

7:10 a.m.-3:59 p.m.

Nonstop5h 49m

C$ 165

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 27/5

6:41 a.m.-3:29 p.m.

Nonstop5h 48m

C$ 179

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 1/10

1:30 p.m.-10:17 p.m.

Nonstop5h 47m

C$ 186

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 10/6

8:42 p.m.-5:16 a.m.

Nonstop5h 34m

C$ 193

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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 25 April 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 29 April 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 29 April 2025.

The most flights from SFO to JFK are scheduled on a Tuesday (106 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (37 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 29 April 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.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

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 68 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 Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 301 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and JetBlue, starting at C$ 302 and C$ 315 round-trip. Delta 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 Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 159. Users have also found prices from C$ 165 and C$ 179 on Delta and Alaska 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: China Southern (94%), SAUDIA (93%), KLM (92%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay C$ 642 for a flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 137 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - New York John F Kennedy Intl) is currently priced at C$ 423.

  • 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?

    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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