Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco from £149

JFK — SFO
19 Nov — 26 Nov1
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 February, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco

Sat 7/1109:30 -
1 stop13h 46m
Sat 7/1123:00 -
Nonstop5h 39m
Deal found 16/10£276
Wed 2/1215:45 -
1 stop10h 41m
Sun 6/1223:45 -
1 stop9h 45m
Deal found 19/10£276
Fri 4/1212:35 -
1 stop9h 57m
Sat 12/1206:00 -
1 stop10h 50m
Deal found 19/10£277
Fri 4/1217:29 -
Nonstop6h 36m
Fri 4/1223:05 -
Nonstop5h 36m
Deal found 16/10£279
Tue 27/1007:22 -
1 stop11h 46m
Thu 29/1008:20 -
1 stop11h 39m
Deal found 17/10£282
Thu 3/1206:30 -
Nonstop6h 34m
Tue 8/1221:00 -
1 stop8h 55m
Deal found 19/10£283
Thu 3/1221:45 -
Nonstop6h 34m
Wed 9/1209:10 -
Nonstop5h 41m
Deal found 19/10£284
Mon 7/1215:45 -
1 stop9h 35m
Tue 15/1223:32 -
Nonstop5h 31m
Deal found 17/10£286
Wed 2/1207:00 -
1 stop11h 47m
Wed 9/1206:30 -
Nonstop5h 31m
Deal found 18/10£288

Find flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco

Round-trip from

£276

One-way from

£149

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£387

Good one-way deal

£183 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 6/1-6/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 10m total
  • New York to San Francisco
Delta
  • Delta
  • 10/11-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 39m total
  • New York to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£32 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco.

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New YorkSan Francisco

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SFO San Francisco

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 17/11

09:00-12:39

Nonstop6h 39m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£149

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SFO San Francisco

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/11

07:00-14:10

1 stop10h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£157
Fastest return journey

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SFO San Francisco

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/11

21:35-01:12

Nonstop6h 37m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£157

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SFO San Francisco

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/11

11:30-18:23

1 stop9h 53m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£157

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SFO San Francisco

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 13/11

06:40-13:16

1 stop9h 36m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£158

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SFO San Francisco

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 22/11

18:30-00:44

1 stop9h 14m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£158

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SFO San Francisco

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/11

17:28-23:59

1 stop9h 31m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£164

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SFO San Francisco

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/11

13:26-20:55

1 stop10h 29m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£173

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SFO San Francisco

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/11

15:14-00:25

1 stop12h 11m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£173

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SFO San Francisco

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/11

07:00-14:10

1 stop10h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£179

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

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 32 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 £237). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of £404). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 52% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco flights typically cost between £265 and £503 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £276 on Alaska Airlines (6 Jan–6 Jan).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

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    Airlines like Alaska Airlines and JetBlue fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco in about 6h 34m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 58m. New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 2578 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 £171. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from £272, and Alaska Airlines, from £301. Delta is currently priced 49% 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?

    £82 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 £115 and £123, respectively.

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    While on average a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco is generally £266, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £157. When looking at the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay £288 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 £237). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of £404). 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£171Average£344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest£272Average£272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest£301Average£546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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