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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from £87

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 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — JFK
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl are usually found in February or January, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£162

One-way from

£87

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£282

Good round-trip deal

£381 or less

Good one-way deal

£153 or less
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 24/5-31/5
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 19m total
  • San Francisco to New York
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 21/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 51m total
  • San Francisco to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£45 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 April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl.
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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 29 April 2025.

Sat 24/523:11SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 48mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 31/516:40JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 31mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 29/4£162
Wed 28/523:11SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 48mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/616:30JFK - SFO
1 stop10h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/4£163
Tue 20/516:15SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 42mDelta
Sat 24/519:40JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 49mDelta
Deal found 28/4£177
Tue 27/520:42SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 34mJetBlue
Wed 28/508:20JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 41mJetBlue
Deal found 28/4£181
Wed 19/1113:15SFO - JFK
1 stop18h 18mSun Country Air
Sun 23/1111:32JFK - SFO
1 stop8h 46mSun Country Air
Deal found 28/4£266

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

John F Kennedy Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 24/5

23:11-07:59

Nonstop5h 48m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 31/5

16:40-20:11

Nonstop6h 31m

£162

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 28/5

23:11-07:59

Nonstop5h 48m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/6

16:30-23:53

1 stop10h 23m

£163

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 20/5

16:15-00:57

Nonstop5h 42m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 24/5

19:40-23:29

Nonstop6h 49m

£177

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 27/5

20:42-05:16

Nonstop5h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 28/5

08:20-12:01

Nonstop6h 41m

£181

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 17/5

18:09-10:33

1 stop13h 24m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 21/6

11:27-17:08

1 stop8h 41m

£266

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 21/5

13:39-05:30

1 stop12h 51m

£87

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 3/6

13:39-22:29

Nonstop5h 50m

£97

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 10/6

20:42-05:16

Nonstop5h 34m

£104

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 4/6

06:41-15:29

Nonstop5h 48m

£109

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 30/6

21:00-05:32

Nonstop5h 32m

£120

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

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 61 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, 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 £500). Flying from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £667). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to JFK?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 April 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 30% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 29 April 2025.

The most flights from SFO to JFK are scheduled on a Tuesday (106 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (37 on average).

Rainfall in John F Kennedy Intl by month

Plan your trip to John F Kennedy Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in John F Kennedy Intl by month

Plan your trip to John F Kennedy Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to John F Kennedy Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to John F Kennedy Intl. Reviews last updated 29 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to New York, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to New York John F Kennedy Intl from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to New York John F Kennedy Intl should be relatively easy as there are 68 daily outbound flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl from 2 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at £162, Hawaiian Airlines will fly you from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and back. In addition to Hawaiian Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Alaska Airlines and JetBlue - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £163 and £181, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for 48% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport one-way?

    £87 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and JetBlue, with prices starting from £97 and £100, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport consider choosing China Southern (94%), SAUDIA (93%) or KLM (92%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is £87. On average you can expect to pay £422. The most popular route, (San Francisco - New York John F Kennedy Intl), can usually be booked for £153.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    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 £500). Flying from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £667). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest£126Average£126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest£156Average£321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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