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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco from £91

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 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SFO
17 Apr — 24 Apr1
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 71 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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 12 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£175

One-way from

£91

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£304

Good round-trip deal

£220 or less

Good one-way deal

£125 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 10/5-14/5
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 23m total
  • New York to San Francisco
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 18/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 45m total
  • New York to San Francisco
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco.
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 12 April 2025.

Sat 10/520:08JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 46mAlaska Airlines
Wed 14/513:52SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/4£175
Thu 29/519:40JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 49mDelta
Tue 3/607:10SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 49mDelta
Deal found 11/4£182
Tue 27/506:59JFK - SFO
1 stop30h 29mFrontier
Wed 28/520:45SFO - JFK
1 stop10h 44mFrontier
Deal found 11/4£183
Sun 25/506:38JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 22mJetBlue
Tue 3/615:50SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 43mJetBlue
Deal found 11/4£185
Tue 20/516:30JFK - SFO
1 stop10h 23mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/513:39SFO - JFK
1 stop12h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4£209
Tue 20/516:30JFK - SFO
1 stop10h 23mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 27/506:41SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 48mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 11/4£230
Thu 6/1111:32JFK - SFO
1 stop8h 46mSun Country Air
Sun 9/1123:59SFO - JFK
1 stop7h 34mSun Country Air
Deal found 11/4£241
Mon 4/817:00JFK - SFO
1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 19/800:44SFO - JFK
1 stop8h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/4£302

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

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New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/5

20:08-23:54

Nonstop6h 46m

San Francisco

Wed 14/5

13:52-22:29

Nonstop5h 37m

£175

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 29/5

19:40-23:29

Nonstop6h 49m

San Francisco

Tue 3/6

07:10-15:59

Nonstop5h 49m

£182

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 27/5

06:59-10:28

1 stop30h 29m

San Francisco

Wed 28/5

20:45-10:29

1 stop10h 44m

£183

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 25/5

06:38-10:00

Nonstop6h 22m

San Francisco

Tue 3/6

15:50-00:33

Nonstop5h 43m

£185

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 20/5

16:30-23:53

1 stop10h 23m

San Francisco

Wed 21/5

13:39-05:30

1 stop12h 51m

£209

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 20/5

16:30-23:53

1 stop10h 23m

San Francisco

Tue 27/5

06:41-15:29

Nonstop5h 48m

£230

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/10

11:31-16:57

1 stop8h 26m

San Francisco

Sun 12/10

18:15-10:30

1 stop13h 15m

£256

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/8

17:00-22:30

1 stop8h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 20/8

19:18-06:29

1 stop8h 11m

£302

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 18/5

06:59-07:44

1 stop27h 45m

£91

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/5

19:30-23:21

Nonstop6h 51m

£99

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

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

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 4 April 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 71 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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 12 April 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 14% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 30 March 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 12 April 2025.

The most flights from JFK to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (112 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (33 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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 12 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines from New York to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Phally,Oct 2024

IAD - SFO

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Phally,Oct 2024

IAD - SFO

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.
8.0
Very Good

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Phally,Oct 2024

IAD - SFO

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Phally,Oct 2024

IAD - SFO

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Phally,Oct 2024

IAD - SFO

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Phally,Oct 2024

IAD - SFO

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

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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 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco. 2 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 72 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?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco round-trip from £175. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from £182, and Frontier, from £183. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 45% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    £91 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from £99 and £106, respectively.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco are LOT (93%), Korean Air (91%) and China Eastern (86%).

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

    While on average a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco is generally £255, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £91. When looking at the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay £151 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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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Alaska AirlinesCheapest£110Average£315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapest£228Average£446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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