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$209 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Airport

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl departing on 3/6. 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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Cheapest return fare
$380
Typical prices: $727-$450
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SFO - JFK • Direct
Cheapest direct flights
$380
Typical prices: $752-$464
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Mon 10/8Tue 18/8
SFO - JFK • Direct
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl (SFO-JFK)

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

Wed, 12 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug
Delta Logo
22:45 - 07:18
SFO
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JFK
5h 33mdirect
Delta Logo
21:30 - 01:24
JFK
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SFO
6h 54mdirect
$380Delta
Sat, 15 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug
Delta Logo
21:00 - 05:39
SFO
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JFK
5h 39mdirect
Delta Logo
19:20 - 23:07
JFK
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SFO
6h 47mdirect
$389Delta
Wed, 27 May - Fri, 5 Jun
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:23 - 22:21
SFO
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JFK
10h 58m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:35 - 22:16
JFK
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SFO
6h 41mdirect
$394Alaska Airlines
Tue, 18 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
Delta Logo
07:00 - 15:34
SFO
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JFK
5h 34mdirect
Delta Logo
17:15 - 21:14
JFK
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SFO
6h 59mdirect
$407Delta
Wed, 27 May - Wed, 3 Jun
Alaska Airlines Logo
17:41 - 06:17
SFO
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JFK
9h 36m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:35 - 22:16
JFK
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SFO
6h 41mdirect
$409Alaska Airlines
Thu, 28 May - Wed, 3 Jun
Alaska Airlines Logo
06:16 - 06:17
SFO
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JFK
21h 01m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:30 - 13:00
JFK
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SFO
6h 30mdirect
$414Alaska Airlines
Mon, 10 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug
Delta Logo
22:45 - 07:18
SFO
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JFK
5h 33mdirect
Delta Logo
14:59 - 18:39
JFK
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SFO
6h 40mdirect
$415Delta
Sun, 24 May - Wed, 27 May
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:23 - 22:21
SFO
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JFK
10h 58m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:00 - 14:04
JFK
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SFO
10h 04m
1 stop
$416Alaska Airlines
Fri, 14 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug
Delta Logo
22:45 - 07:18
SFO
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JFK
5h 33mdirect
Delta Logo
17:15 - 21:14
JFK
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SFO
6h 59mdirect
$421Delta
Fri, 29 May - Fri, 5 Jun
Alaska Airlines Logo
06:16 - 06:17
SFO
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JFK
21h 01m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:35 - 22:16
JFK
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SFO
6h 41mdirect
$422Alaska Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl flights

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, 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 San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost $444 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $678 and $620 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at $370 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, 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 San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 39% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$209
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Airport

When to book flights from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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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 San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Airport flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport was $209 for a one-way ticket and $380 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    San Francisco airport is called San Francisco and the only airport in New York John F Kennedy Airport is New York John F Kennedy Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    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 San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York John F Kennedy Airport from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    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 New York John F Kennedy Airport with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

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

    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 New York John F Kennedy Airport from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $194 or less one-way.

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

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Reviews of the top airline flying from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to New York. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.1
JetBlueOverall score based on 2963 reviews
7.9Crew
6.6Food
7.2Entertainment
7.5Comfort
7.3Boarding
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Flight was as expected. But it was delayed an hour. Also, my luggage got damaged. So that sucked especially since the damage made navigating the airport difficult. Walking to get ground transportation is sooo far away now and my checked bag was difficult to carry.

8.0 Excellentp, Apr 2026
BOS - JFK
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Flight was as expected. But it was delayed an hour. Also, my luggage got damaged. So that sucked especially since the damage made navigating the airport difficult. Walking to get ground transportation is sooo far away now and my checked bag was difficult to carry.

Flight team was very courteous only complaint wS the boarding process and mandatory bag check

It was a great flight got here on time wish they would give headphones out for free

The flight was delayed 4 hours and the JetBlue people at the counter kept lying to us and telling us it was due to weather however all other flights were going in and out of NY and FL. Then they lied that the plane had to stop to refuel. Then they lied and said the plane needed a tire change. JetBlue is the worst. Then they gave a lot of people meal vouchers however I didn’t know they did that and they didn’t offer anything to me.

Disaster This is why I stick to delta You get what you pay for

I had a great experience flying with JetBlue and would always choose JetBlue over the other airlines. I am also very bummed that they will discontinue flying to Belize very soon. SAD

I was traveling with two small kids and our TV s were the only ones not working. Informed the flight attendant who did nothing about them.

Delayed our flight to accommodate another flight but didn’t make the decision to do so until we were supposed to board despite having all the same information hours prior. Arrived so delayed that we didn’t get a gate and had to deplane on the tarmac and get bussed to terminal in the rain after 1am. Arrived to the terminal and due to construction could not get a ride share - had to either take the air train to Howard beach or stand in line with 200 other people waiting for a taxi.

Well, its a hit or miss when boarding most of the time your employees just let everyone enter immediately In one bum rush. Then out of know where tell the passengers only let A can enter then b then c etc. So make a decision and stick to it. Do it by alphabet and have famn strick compliance. Let the public know. That makes easier on passengers.

Qatar does not answer phone calls and communicate with travelers about trip cancellations

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