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$244 Find Cheap Flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco – Compare and Save

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 20/8. 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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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
$453
Typical prices: $618-$396
Alaska Airlines
Wed 9/9Sat 19/9
JFK - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$459
Typical prices: $754-$406
JetBlue
Fri 2/10Tue 13/10
JFK - SFO • Direct
Advice from real travellers
AI-powered summary based on content written by KAYAK users. AI can make mistakes.
For this long flight, pack entertainment and consider support socks for comfort.
At JFK, bring food and a water bottle; airport options can be limited and pricey.
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Cheap Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco (JFK-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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.
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Recent return flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco

Wed, 9 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:55 - 17:22
JFK
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SFO
8h 27m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:57 - 06:01
SFO
-
JFK
15h 04m
1 stop
$453Alaska Airlines
Fri, 2 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct
JetBlue Logo
18:00 - 21:28
JFK
-
SFO
6h 28mdirect
JetBlue Logo
20:45 - 05:23
SFO
-
JFK
5h 38mdirect
$459JetBlue
Sat, 31 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
JetBlue Logo
10:00 - 13:38
JFK
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SFO
6h 38mdirect
JetBlue Logo
14:35 - 22:56
SFO
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JFK
5h 21mdirect
$460JetBlue
Mon, 2 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
Delta Logo
21:30 - 01:13
JFK
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SFO
6h 43mdirect
Delta Logo
16:00 - 00:38
SFO
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JFK
5h 38mdirect
$461Delta
Mon, 24 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep
JetBlue Logo
06:00 - 09:11
JFK
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SFO
6h 11mdirect
JetBlue Logo
08:00 - 16:37
SFO
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JFK
5h 37mdirect
$463JetBlue
Fri, 28 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep
Delta Logo
20:55 - 00:36
JFK
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SFO
6h 41mdirect
Delta Logo
23:50 - 08:16
SFO
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JFK
5h 26mdirect
$464Delta
Sat, 10 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
Delta Logo
19:20 - 23:09
JFK
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SFO
6h 49mdirect
Delta Logo
14:20 - 22:54
SFO
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JFK
5h 34mdirect
$466Delta
Thu, 20 Aug - Fri, 2 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:59 - 22:26
JFK
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SFO
6h 27mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:58 - 06:01
SFO
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JFK
8h 03m
1 stop
$470Alaska Airlines
Fri, 9 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct
Delta Logo
21:30 - 01:13
JFK
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SFO
6h 43mdirect
Delta Logo
21:00 - 05:33
SFO
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JFK
5h 33mdirect
$471Delta
Fri, 18 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:59 - 22:26
JFK
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SFO
6h 27mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
15:03 - 06:01
SFO
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JFK
11h 58m
1 stop
$473Alaska Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco flights

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.

How much is a return flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco departing in September.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from San Francisco back to New York John F Kennedy Airport, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.

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 round-trip 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 January, where tickets cost $437 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $758 and $663 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 40% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$244
Best time to beat the crowds (25% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (15% more expensive on average)
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco

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.

Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco 
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
JFK
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SFO
June 2026
Expect to leave for JFK 3 hrs prior to flight if traveling by car from Upper West Side. You will want to arrive 1.5 H prior to departure
BeverlyFlew with JetBlue
JFK
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SFO
Dec 2025
Wear support socks which helps when you sit for a long time.
LuisFlew with Delta
JFK
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SFO
Mar 2025
It’s a long flight, come prepared to either watch movies, read or sleep.
JulieFlew with Alaska Airlines
JFK
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SFO
Oct 2024
Leave early. JFK can be messy. I couldn’t find healthy food choices so eat before you arrive.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
JFK
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SFO
June 2024
SFO is one of the most convenient and pleasant airports. When flying Alaska Air make sure to bring your food and a larger water bottle that usual (you get only two drink services (one small cup each) for a 6 hour flight.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
JFK
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SFO
May 2024
The airport food was limited and expensive. Best to bring a sandwich from outside…

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

  • 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 $244 for a one-way ticket and $459 for a return.

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

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco?

    The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco?

    There are direct flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport 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 John F Kennedy Airport 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 John F Kennedy Airport 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 John F Kennedy Airport 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 John F Kennedy Airport 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 John F Kennedy Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport 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 John F Kennedy Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $372 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco.
Find which airlines fly direct from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco

Monday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Monday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

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