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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from £96

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 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JFK
13 Dec — 20 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl are usually found in February or January, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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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 13 November 2025.

Fri 5/1222:56SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 34mAlaska Airlines
Sat 6/1209:30JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 47mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/11£180
Sun 7/1206:28SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 32mAlaska Airlines
Wed 10/1220:29JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/11£180
Thu 27/1106:20SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 40mAlaska Airlines
Sat 6/1217:29JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/11£181
Wed 26/1114:19SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 40mAlaska Airlines
Thu 4/1220:29JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/11£182
Sat 6/1213:25SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 36mAlaska Airlines
Wed 10/1209:30JFK - SFO
1 stop15h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/11£183
Thu 27/1110:40SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 34mJetBlue
Thu 4/1220:29JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 43mJetBlue
Deal found 12/11£184
Thu 27/1106:20SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 40mAlaska Airlines
Thu 11/1211:30JFK - SFO
1 stop10h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/11£186
Wed 26/1114:19SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 40mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/116:48JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/11£187
Wed 26/1110:40SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 34mJetBlue
Sun 30/1109:15JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 38mJetBlue
Deal found 12/11£188
Wed 26/1113:55SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 33mDelta
Thu 4/1207:00JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 35mDelta
Deal found 12/11£189
Thu 11/1209:00SFO - JFK
1 stop10h 59mAlaska Airlines
Fri 12/1220:29JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/11£190
Sat 6/1222:56SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 34mAlaska Airlines
Sat 13/1209:30JFK - SFO
1 stop25h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/11£190

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl

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Round-trip from

£180

One-way from

£96

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£307

Good round-trip deal

£469 or less

Good one-way deal

£194 or less
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  • 28/2-7/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 00m total
  • San Francisco to New York
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  • 5/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 17m total
  • San Francisco to New York
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SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 11/2

09:00-22:52

1 stop10h 52m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 15/2

16:45-20:36

Nonstop6h 51m

£188

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 20/2

06:29-15:00

Nonstop5h 31m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 24/2

18:36-10:37

1 stop19h 01m

£188

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 20/2

06:30-19:10

1 stop9h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 14/3

20:00-00:04

Nonstop7h 04m

£193

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 13/1

16:46-15:23

1 stop19h 37m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 20/1

07:00-15:50

1 stop11h 50m

£195

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 25/2

11:34-22:59

1 stop8h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/3

07:00-15:48

1 stop11h 48m

£195

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 26/11

13:55-22:28

Nonstop5h 33m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/12

07:00-10:35

Nonstop6h 35m

£196

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

07:00-15:29

Nonstop5h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 17/4

06:55-10:34

Nonstop6h 39m

£196

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

09:16-17:53

Nonstop5h 37m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/2

11:30-15:09

Nonstop6h 39m

£211

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

11:34-22:59

1 stop8h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 19/3

16:00-23:38

1 stop10h 38m

£216

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 13/2

06:29-15:00

Nonstop5h 31m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 17/2

11:30-15:18

Nonstop6h 48m

£219

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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 85 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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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 £49). Flying from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £161). 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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It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 41% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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    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 £49). Flying from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £161). 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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