Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco from £122

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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SFO
25 May — 1 Jun1
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 77 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Saturday

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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 25 April 2026.

Thu 28/507:10
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 23m
JetBlue
Sat 6/606:00
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 37m
JetBlue
Deal found 21/4£203
Sat 6/608:00
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 33m
JetBlue
Tue 18/820:25
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 42m
JetBlue
Deal found 21/4£207
Mon 1/613:00
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop9h 34m
Frontier
Mon 1/622:15
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop10h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 20/4£210
Wed 19/809:30
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 17m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 25/806:00
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 20/4£214
Fri 8/513:00
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop9h 34m
Frontier
Mon 11/522:15
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop10h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 24/4£222
Thu 28/521:54
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 42m
JetBlue
Thu 6/806:00
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 38m
JetBlue
Deal found 24/4£224
Mon 4/521:40
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 43m
Delta
Mon 11/523:55
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 39m
Delta
Deal found 20/4£225
Sat 4/706:00
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 15m
JetBlue
Thu 9/714:35
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 45m
JetBlue
Deal found 21/4£228
Fri 29/518:35
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 6/810:32
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 24m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 24/4£231
Sat 9/506:00
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 25m
JetBlue
Mon 21/920:25
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 38m
JetBlue
Deal found 21/4£232
Fri 29/516:41
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop8h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/811:52
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 24/4£235
Thu 10/909:30
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 17m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 19/918:58
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 06m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 20/4£236

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 25 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£203

One-way from

£122

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£294

Good one-way deal

£165 or less
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 28/5-6/6
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 00m total
  • New York to San Francisco
Delta
  • Delta
  • 7/5
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 34m total
  • New York to San Francisco
High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco.

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Price

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Fastest return journey

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/7

07:00-10:15

Nonstop6h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 7/7

16:00-00:40

Nonstop5h 40m

£236

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 22/9

16:29-19:51

Nonstop6h 22m

San Francisco

Fri 25/9

07:20-19:27

1 stop9h 07m

£236

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 19/8

09:30-12:47

Nonstop6h 17m

San Francisco

Mon 24/8

18:58-06:04

1 stop8h 06m

£236

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/8

21:30-01:24

Nonstop6h 54m

San Francisco

Wed 12/8

22:45-07:18

Nonstop5h 33m

£246

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/7

20:59-00:39

Nonstop6h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 7/7

14:35-23:20

Nonstop5h 45m

£250

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 30/5

11:30-19:20

1 stop10h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 2/6

17:44-07:16

1 stop10h 32m

£253

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 16/5

13:59-23:51

1 stop12h 52m

San Francisco

Tue 19/5

12:20-21:22

Nonstop6h 02m

£265

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/9

09:55-16:34

1 stop9h 39m

San Francisco

Fri 18/9

07:20-19:12

1 stop8h 52m

£265

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/6

20:17-09:18

1 stop16h 01m

San Francisco

Wed 3/6

17:44-07:16

1 stop10h 32m

£282

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 19/8

17:26-20:51

Nonstop6h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 23/8

06:15-15:01

Nonstop5h 46m

£286

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

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 56 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of £227). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of £346). 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 25 April 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 51% 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 18 April 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco?

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 25 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco, such as Alaska Airlines,Delta, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

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 11.0 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. 3 airlines 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 75 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 Delta, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco in about 6h 15m. 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 are the cheapest airlines flying 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 £154. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from £239, and American Airlines, from £268. Delta is currently priced 46% 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?

    £80 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from JetBlue. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from £95 and £95, respectively.

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  • 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 £216, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £126. When looking at the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay £245 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of £227). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of £346). 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 3 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco

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DeltaCheapest£154Average£302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest£239Average£480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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American AirlinesCheapest£268Average£268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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