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Find cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco from $212

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco departing on 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
21:30 - 01:17JFK-SFO
6h 47mdirect
21:00 - 05:41SFO-JFK
5h 41mdirect
$407Delta
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Thu, 4 Jul - Wed, 10 Jul
21:45 - 01:33JFK-SFO
6h 48mdirect
16:00 - 00:36SFO-JFK
5h 36mdirect
$425Delta
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Tue, 16 Apr - Tue, 23 Apr
21:30 - 01:17JFK-SFO
6h 47mdirect
21:00 - 05:41SFO-JFK
5h 41mdirect
$430Delta
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Thu, 4 Jul - Wed, 24 Jul
11:25 - 17:01JFK-SFO
8h 36m1 stop
17:45 - 10:34SFO-JFK
13h 49m1 stop
$434Sun Country Air
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Wed, 17 Apr - Fri, 26 Apr
16:59 - 23:30JFK-SFO
9h 31m1 stop
22:49 - 07:29SFO-JFK
5h 40mdirect
$439Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 10 Apr - Wed, 17 Apr
18:59 - 22:34JFK-SFO
6h 35mdirect
07:00 - 15:45SFO-JFK
5h 45mdirect
$445Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 1 May - Sat, 4 May
09:30 - 12:58JFK-SFO
6h 28mdirect
22:49 - 07:29SFO-JFK
5h 40mdirect
$446Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 1 May - Mon, 6 May
11:25 - 17:01JFK-SFO
8h 36m1 stop
18:10 - 10:29SFO-JFK
13h 19m1 stop
$449Sun Country Air
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Wed, 17 Apr - Sat, 4 May
15:30 - 00:56JFK-SFO
12h 26m1 stop
22:47 - 11:27SFO-JFK
9h 40m1 stop
$489JetBlue
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Wed, 8 May - Tue, 14 May
15:30 - 00:55JFK-SFO
12h 25m1 stop
22:47 - 11:27SFO-JFK
9h 40m1 stop
$500JetBlue
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Fri, 3 May - Wed, 8 May

Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to San Francisco?

The average price of all flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from New York to San Francisco, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to New York, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost $416 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $681 and $661 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 53 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to San Francisco?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to San Francisco from New York were found on Alaska Airlines ($212) and Delta ($213), and the lowest return tickets were found on Delta ($407) and Sun Country Air ($434).

Which airlines fly most frequently between New York and San Francisco?

New York and San Francisco are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Delta (19 flights per day), JetBlue (7 flights per day), and American Airlines (5 flights per day).

How many flights are there between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and San Francisco per day?

Each day, there are between 32 and 41 nonstop flights that take off from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 6h 40m. The most common departure time is 09:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 259 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and San Francisco?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from New York to San Francisco take?

The duration of a direct flight to San Francisco from New York is typically 6h 08m. The journey crosses a distance of 6,677 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from New York to San Francisco?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport at 06:00 and will be landing in San Francisco at 09:38.

What’s the latest departure time from New York to San Francisco?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco jets off at 21:59 and lands at 01:31.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$212
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (33% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco flights

  • Where can I eat at the John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)?

    There is a food court in Terminal 1 with a McDonald's, a pizzeria, and a Chinese restaurant. In Terminal 5, there is a food hall with a Caribbean restaurant, a burger joint, and a cheesesteak eatery. There are also food courts in Terminal 7 and Terminal 8. Near these terminals, you can grab a quick bite at the donut shop or a meal at a sit-down steakhouse.

  • How can I get from the San Francisco Airport (SFO) into the heart of the city?

    Once you've collected your bags in baggage claim, follow the signs to the ground transportation area. At this airport level, you can catch BART, a rail system that goes from the airport to both downtown San Francisco and downtown Oakland. You can also access a commuter rail and public bus that goes into the city.

  • Where is passenger drop-off at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)?

    Because of heavy traffic, passengers cannot be dropped off at the terminal (unless you are disabled). Instead, passengers should be dropped off in the Kiss & Fly parking lot at the JFK AirTrain Boulevard Station. Once you have your bags and say goodbye, simply hop on the AirTrain to get to your departing gate.

  • Is there a bank or an ATM at JFK and/or San Francisco Airports?

    There are several ATMs around JFK. This includes Terminal 1 (close to the food court), 2, 4 (in the retail hall), 5, and 7 (by the food court). At the San Francisco Airport, there are ATMs in Terminal 3 near the baggage claim area.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco was $139 for a one-way ticket and $267 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York to San Francisco?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York to San Francisco flight route: JetBlue, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, and Frontier.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to San Francisco?

    The Airbus A321 (sharklets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to San Francisco?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between New York and San Francisco, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York to San Francisco?

    There are direct flights from New York to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from New York is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $274 or less one-way and $500 or less round-trip.
  • If you have a red-eye flight going from New York JFK to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), you should consider booking a room at the TWA Hotel at JFK Airport. This is a fun airport with lots of amenities including a rooftop pool, a restaurant, bar, fitness center, and roller rink. For convenience, you can get dropped off at the hotel, stay the night, and catch the AirTrain in the morning for an easy departure.
  • Most flights are nonstop between JFK and SFO. If you have to transfer planes, it will likely be in San Diego, Los Angeles, Fort Lauderdale, Dallas, or Miami. These layovers are as short as 30min and as long as about 3h.
  • Both JFK and SFO have AirTrain systems. These people mover systems take passengers all around the airport. They stop at all the terminals, parking lots, rental car centers, garages, and ground transportation areas. You can catch these people movers every few minutes.
  • There are a variety of amenities and things to do at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO). In Terminal 3 and throughout the airport, there are museum displays that include science, culture, history, and art exhibits. There is also a yoga room for relaxation and an observation deck where you can watch planes.
  • Luggage carts are available for rent at the JFK Airport. If you need one, the cart concessions are in the pre-security check area. At the San Francisco Airport, you can also rent a trolley cart. Look for them by baggage claim or close to the terminals.
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Prefer to fly direct from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco

Monday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +28 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +29 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +27 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +28 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +28 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +29 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Monday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +28 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +29 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +28 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +29 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +28 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +29 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +31 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +32 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from New York to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
1/6Sat
directAlaska Airlines
6h 19mJFK-SFO
$212
8/5Wed
directDelta
6h 48mJFK-SFO
$213
4/6Tue
directDelta
6h 41mJFK-SFO
$219
31/5Fri
1 stopAlaska Airlines
8h 29mJFK-SFO
$226
16/4Tue
directDelta
6h 48mJFK-SFO
$232
8/5Wed
1 stopJetBlue
11h 11mJFK-SFO
$239
28/4Sun
1 stopJetBlue
11h 55mJFK-SFO
$250
3/4Wed
directAmerican Airlines
6h 43mJFK-SFO
$256
27/5Mon
1 stopSun Country Air
28h 44mJFK-SFO
$332
2/6Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
23h 46mJFK-SFO
$355

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Last minute flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from New York to San Francisco that are departing in the next 10 days.
21/3Thu
directAlaska Airlines
6h 38mJFK-SFO
9/4Tue
directAlaska Airlines
5h 38mSFO-JFK
$766
23/3Sat
directJetBlue
6h 30mJFK-SFO
26/3Tue
directJetBlue
5h 21mSFO-JFK
$772
21/3Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
10h 02mJFK-SFO
9/4Tue
directAlaska Airlines
5h 38mSFO-JFK
$780
23/3Sat
directAlaska Airlines
6h 38mJFK-SFO
26/3Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
7h 59mSFO-JFK
$786
22/3Fri
directAlaska Airlines
6h 35mJFK-SFO
22/4Mon
directAlaska Airlines
5h 40mSFO-JFK
$788
20/3Wed
multi-stopJetBlue
12h 10mJFK-SFO
8/4Mon
multi-stopJetBlue
9h 22mSFO-JFK
$820
23/3Sat
directDelta
6h 53mJFK-SFO
27/3Wed
directDelta
5h 30mSFO-JFK
$841
20/3Wed
directDelta
6h 48mJFK-SFO
21/3Thu
directDelta
5h 34mSFO-JFK
$990
21/3Thu
directAmerican Airlines
6h 45mJFK-SFO
22/3Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 02mSFO-JFK
$1,103
20/3Wed
directAmerican Airlines
7h 01mJFK-SFO
21/3Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 12mSFO-JFK
$1,105

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New York - San Francisco Flights

Departure:

New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK)United States

Destination:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Return flight deals:

San Francisco - New York John F Kennedy Airport

Cabin classes:

$288

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