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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from £102

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 20/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JFK
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

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 Tuesday or Thursday 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£199

One-way from

£102

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£265
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 11/3-27/3
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 13m total
  • San Francisco to New York
Delta
  • Delta
  • 20/2
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 31m total
  • San Francisco to New York
High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

Find flight deals from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl

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 17 January 2025.

Tue 11/309:01SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mAlaska Airlines
Fri 28/320:07JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/1£199
Sat 8/208:05SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 28mJetBlue
Sat 8/220:30JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 44mJetBlue
Deal found 15/1£200
Mon 17/316:05SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 25mDelta
Thu 20/307:00JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 39mDelta
Deal found 16/1£200
Sat 15/222:59SFO - JFK
1 stop28h 31mFrontier
Wed 19/207:59JFK - SFO
1 stop26h 17mFrontier
Deal found 16/1£209
Fri 31/113:47SFO - JFK
2 stops17h 19mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/207:59JFK - SFO
2 stops18h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£218
Thu 13/213:28SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sun 16/209:00JFK - SFO
1 stop9h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/1£286
Thu 29/518:09SFO - JFK
1 stop13h 24mSun Country Air
Mon 2/611:29JFK - SFO
1 stop28h 43mSun Country Air
Deal found 17/1£307

Find flights from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl within your budget

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SFO - JFK

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San Francisco

Tue 11/3

09:01-17:30

Nonstop5h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 28/3

20:07-23:59

Nonstop6h 52m

£199

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 8/2

08:05-16:33

Nonstop5h 28m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/2

20:30-00:14

Nonstop6h 44m

£200

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 17/3

16:05-00:30

Nonstop5h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 20/3

07:00-10:39

Nonstop6h 39m

£200

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 15/2

22:59-06:30

1 stop28h 31m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 19/2

07:59-07:16

1 stop26h 17m

£209

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 31/1

13:47-10:06

2 stops17h 19m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/2

07:59-23:38

2 stops18h 39m

£218

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Thu 13/2

13:28-21:59

Nonstop5h 31m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 16/2

09:00-15:19

1 stop9h 19m

£286

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Thu 20/2

14:25-22:56

Nonstop5h 31m

£102

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 10/2

15:20-23:48

Nonstop5h 28m

£103

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Thu 6/2

09:15-22:59

2 stops10h 44m

£104

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 18/2

14:00-06:30

2 stops13h 30m

£133

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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

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 return flight from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on 10 January 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of £500). Flying from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £667). 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 17 January 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 68% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 17 January 2025.

The most flights from SFO to JFK are scheduled on a Thursday (86 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (49 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 inches 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 17 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to New York, see what other customers have to say about Frontier, Delta and American Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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9,681 reviews

Entertainment

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8.0

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7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

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1 / 10

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

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Very Good
9,681 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,681 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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1 / 10

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

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Very Good
8,512 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,681 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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Good
3,199 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,681 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,681 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,681 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to New York John F Kennedy Intl from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to New York John F Kennedy Intl should be relatively easy as there are 68 daily outbound flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl from 2 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at £199, Alaska Airlines will fly you from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and back. In addition to Alaska Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from JetBlue and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £200 and £200, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for 43% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    £102 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from £103 and £104, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport consider choosing Scandinavian Airlines (94%), China Southern (93%) or TAP AIR PORTUGAL (92%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is £102. On average you can expect to pay £449. The most popular route, (San Francisco - New York John F Kennedy Intl), can usually be booked for £151.

  • 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 holiday 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of £500). Flying from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £667). 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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