Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco from £81

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 18/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SFO
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco are usually found in January or September, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 January 2026.

Fri 20/207:00
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 49m
Delta
Mon 23/222:55
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 35m
Delta
Deal found 21/1£162
Wed 25/310:00
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 47m
JetBlue
Tue 7/423:25
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 43m
JetBlue
Deal found 21/1£162
Thu 16/420:06
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 2/506:40
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 21/1£163
Wed 6/508:00
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 34m
JetBlue
Mon 11/514:45
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 44m
JetBlue
Deal found 21/1£165
Wed 18/207:00
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 49m
Delta
Wed 25/207:00
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 29m
Delta
Deal found 20/1£165
Sun 1/307:30
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop7h 00m
JetBlue
Wed 4/312:45
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 31m
JetBlue
Deal found 20/1£168
Tue 3/316:25
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop10h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 10/322:54
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 36m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 21/1£169
Thu 19/320:06
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 24/306:35
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop20h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 21/1£170
Wed 15/416:40
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop9h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 27/423:11
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 21/1£170
Thu 5/307:00
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 49m
Delta
Wed 11/314:25
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 29m
Delta
Deal found 20/1£171
Tue 10/209:05
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 44m
Delta
Tue 17/207:00
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 29m
Delta
Deal found 20/1£173
Wed 11/206:00
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 40m
JetBlue
Tue 17/208:40
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 24m
JetBlue
Deal found 20/1£175

Find flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 22 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£162

One-way from

£81

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£231

Good round-trip deal

£482 or less

Good one-way deal

£112 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 20/2-23/2
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 24m total
  • New York to San Francisco
Delta
  • Delta
  • 18/2
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 49m total
  • New York to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (£3 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco.
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New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 26/2

13:00-16:51

Nonstop6h 51m

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

06:29-15:00

Nonstop5h 31m

£162

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 18/2

07:00-10:49

Nonstop6h 49m

San Francisco

Wed 25/2

14:25-23:00

Nonstop5h 35m

£162

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/5

20:07-23:50

Nonstop6h 43m

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

08:25-17:00

Nonstop5h 35m

£163

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/5

21:30-01:13

Nonstop6h 43m

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

22:45-07:18

Nonstop5h 33m

£163

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 16/4

20:06-23:55

Nonstop6h 49m

San Francisco

Sat 2/5

06:40-15:24

Nonstop5h 44m

£163

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/5

15:20-18:55

Nonstop6h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

22:45-07:18

Nonstop5h 33m

£163

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 25/3

19:35-23:15

Nonstop6h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 8/4

14:25-22:54

Nonstop5h 29m

£170

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/2

09:05-12:49

Nonstop6h 44m

San Francisco

Tue 17/2

07:00-15:29

Nonstop5h 29m

£173

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 27/2

11:30-15:18

Nonstop6h 48m

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

20:47-15:25

1 stop15h 38m

£177

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 19/2

07:00-10:49

Nonstop6h 49m

£81

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 16 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 57 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of £53). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of £162). 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 JFK to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 January 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 48% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated 22 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco, such as Alaska Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco. 1 airline have flights to San Francisco from New York John F Kennedy Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 72 inbound flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl per day.

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

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines and Delta fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco in about 6h 49m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 2578 mi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco round-trip from £171. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 39% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    £81 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from JetBlue. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from £94 and £95, respectively.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco are LOT (88%), Air Serbia (83%) and Alaska Airlines (83%).

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

    While on average a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco is generally £396, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £77. When looking at the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay £153 for that flight.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of £53). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of £162). 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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