Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from £139

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 13/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JFK
27 Jul — 3 Aug1
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 Saturday or Thursday and return on a Friday

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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 27 June 2026.

Fri 16/1010:35
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 24m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 27/1010:00
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop9h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 26/6£248
Mon 28/923:59
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/1011:30
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop9h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6£251
Sat 12/907:00
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 37m
Delta
Fri 25/916:35
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 28m
Delta
Deal found 23/6£253
Sat 8/823:05
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 14/811:30
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/6£254
Wed 14/1011:00
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 15/1017:20
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop9h 09m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 23/6£255
Mon 10/823:05
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 18/811:30
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/6£256
Mon 3/823:00
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 21/816:46
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/6£257
Tue 18/806:00
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop11h 34m
JetBlue
Sun 30/806:00
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 15m
JetBlue
Deal found 25/6£258
Tue 20/1007:35
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 30/1010:00
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop9h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 26/6£259
Fri 16/1010:35
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 24m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 29/1016:00
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop8h 36m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 26/6£260
Fri 4/1220:50
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop15h 57m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 8/1210:00
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop8h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 23/6£261

Find flight deals from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK). 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 27 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£248

One-way from

£139

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£422

Good one-way deal

£218 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 16/10-27/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 10m total
  • San Francisco to New York
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 13/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 04m total
  • San Francisco to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£47 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 28/9

08:25-22:59

1 stop11h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/10

16:46-20:14

Nonstop6h 28m

£252

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 1/9

06:00-14:38

Nonstop5h 38m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 15/9

19:59-23:31

Nonstop6h 32m

£267
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 3/8

23:50-08:16

Nonstop5h 26m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 21/8

07:00-10:15

Nonstop6h 15m

£271

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 29/8

11:49-20:37

Nonstop5h 48m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/9

20:55-00:36

Nonstop6h 41m

£271

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 7/8

23:59-08:43

Nonstop5h 44m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 22/8

20:59-00:38

Nonstop6h 39m

£287

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sun 30/8

22:35-07:02

Nonstop5h 27m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/9

09:00-12:19

Nonstop6h 19m

£301

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 10/8

23:59-08:43

Nonstop5h 44m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 19/8

15:50-22:31

1 stop9h 41m

£304

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sun 23/8

23:59-08:43

Nonstop5h 44m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 25/8

20:59-00:38

Nonstop6h 39m

£313

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 3/8

23:50-08:33

Nonstop5h 43m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 13/8

06:00-09:15

Nonstop6h 15m

£317

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 21/8

23:59-08:43

Nonstop5h 44m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 25/8

18:30-22:11

Nonstop6h 41m

£332

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

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of £247). Flying from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £422). 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 morning. Doing so could potentially save you 46% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in 5h 26m. Fly via Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, or Delta to get the fastest option. San Francisco and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 2578 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of £247). Flying from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £422). 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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