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£135 Find Cheap Flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco

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Cheap Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco (JFK-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco

Tue, 1 Jul - Fri, 4 Jul
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19:50 - 23:37JFK-SFO
6h 47mdirect
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13:10 - 21:58SFO-JFK
5h 48mdirect
£135JetBlue
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Sun, 31 Aug - Tue, 2 Sep
JetBlue Logo
06:50 - 10:20JFK-SFO
6h 30mdirect
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16:30 - 00:59SFO-JFK
5h 29mdirect
£160JetBlue
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Fri, 4 Jul - Tue, 8 Jul
JetBlue Logo
08:50 - 12:19JFK-SFO
6h 29mdirect
JetBlue Logo
07:40 - 16:16SFO-JFK
5h 36mdirect
£169JetBlue
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Fri, 31 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
Alaska Airlines Logo
20:29 - 23:59JFK-SFO
6h 30mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
14:20 - 22:59SFO-JFK
5h 39mdirect
£177Alaska Airlines
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Thu, 14 Aug - Mon, 18 Aug
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
16:00 - 21:37JFK-SFO
8h 37m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
06:18 - 15:00SFO-JFK
5h 42mdirect
£192Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, 26 Aug - Tue, 9 Sep
Alaska Airlines Logo
20:29 - 23:44JFK-SFO
6h 15mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:48 - 06:09SFO-JFK
18h 21m2 stops
£198Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 1 Jul - Fri, 4 Jul
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06:59 - 12:19JFK-SFO
8h 20m1 stop
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09:05 - 17:47SFO-JFK
5h 42mdirect
Sat, 12 Jul - Mon, 28 Jul
Delta Logo
15:59 - 19:45JFK-SFO
6h 46mdirect
Delta Logo
21:00 - 05:33SFO-JFK
5h 33mdirect
£211Delta
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Tue, 19 Aug - Mon, 25 Aug
Delta Logo
17:00 - 20:53JFK-SFO
6h 53mdirect
Delta Logo
16:10 - 00:59SFO-JFK
5h 49mdirect
£219Delta
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Thu, 31 Jul - Tue, 5 Aug
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
10:00 - 18:28JFK-SFO
11h 28m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
13:24 - 22:08SFO-JFK
5h 44mdirect
£269Hawaiian Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco

 
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Avoid traffic jams by having your driver drop you off at the AirTrain station at Lefferts Boulevard. The AirTrain ride to terminals is free.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco?

The average price of all round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to New York John F Kennedy Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco is January, where tickets cost £244 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £395 and £347 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.


Good to know - Cheap tickets from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight£68
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (32% more expensive on average)
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco

When to book flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco 
LuisFlew with DeltaJFK-SFOMar 2025
It’s a long flight, come prepared to either watch movies, read or sleep.
JulieFlew with Alaska AirlinesJFK-SFOOct 2024
Leave early. JFK can be messy. I couldn’t find healthy food choices so eat before you arrive.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesJFK-SFOJun 2024
SFO is one of the most convenient and pleasant airports. When flying Alaska Air make sure to bring your food and a larger water bottle that usual (you get only two drink services (one small cup each) for a 6 hour flight.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesJFK-SFOMay 2024
The airport food was limited and expensive. Best to bring a sandwich from outside…

FAQs for booking New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco was £92 for a one-way ticket and £183 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco flight route: JetBlue, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Japan Airlines, and Delta.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco?

    The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport and San Francisco, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco?

    There are direct flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to San Francisco, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to San Francisco are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of £303 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £428 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from New York John F Kennedy Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to New York John F Kennedy Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from New York John F Kennedy Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Airport? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £94 or less one-way and £160 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco

Monday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +31 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +32 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +31 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +32 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +31 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +32 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +32 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +33 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +28 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +29 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Monday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +31 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +32 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +31 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +32 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +32 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +33 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +33 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +34 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +32 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +33 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

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Top airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.1Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
7.1Food
8.5Crew
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always delayed. toilet is too stinky worse than smells in sf homeless distriction

2.0 MediocreSunni, Jun 2025LAS - SFO
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always delayed. toilet is too stinky worse than smells in sf homeless distriction

It was too cold for the first quarter of the flight.

Check in, they should have told me that upon arrival i needed to exit the secure area and re-check in with Eva Air. I wasn't sure what to do upon arrival at S.F.

Get more efficient check in staff. My boarding pass was printed with different name. My son who was traveling with me had his boarding pass printed in duplicate and we were interrogated like it was our fault that I may have lost my own boarding pass when the staff knew very well she just handled and tore the piece she need. This was with PAL.

We were in first class. Food was surprisingly good. Boarding was easy. Seats were lumpy. No video screen ...really? Service was good. Phone support was good

flight was canceled. don't cancel flights if you want a better score.

Laney was very helpful. I am computer illiterate. She helped me obtain a boarding pass and preferred seat. She was warm, friendly, helpful, and smiled. I was impressed.

Flight was delayed. Crew was not helpful in the plane.

Flight attendant took my carefully folded coat and flung it across the aisle to the bin across the way. Where one of the passengers rescued it for me, because that just wasn’t right!!

the flight was delayed twice and then delayed from taking off.

The entertainment and wifi mostly didn't work on this flight.

Terrible entertainment system - kept freezing and audio kept cutting out. Snacks were mediocre at best for a 5 hour flight.

I am still upset that my bag was lost on a recent trip to Rome ; we were inconvenienced and out €150 Euros ; delta has refused to reimburse us

Our bag was lost so that made unnecessary chaos On our trip

Terrible and im avoiding them in the future. My initial flight was delayed causing me to rebook my flight and when speaking with the representative to rebook I explained this is the second time my flights were delayed and they did nothing to help me. I wasn't booked to comfort plus or given a voucher or anything. I was almost late for my meeting that I needed to attend on Monday because of the games delta played delaying my flights even more and putting me in the very back of the plane next to an extremely intoxicated passenger

Seats are much much more comfortable than United, which is what I usually fly

The dear was very limited in space. I could put my water bottle in seat basket. Also, there was no inflight entertainment in the delta app?

The WiFi has been awful on my last few Delta Air Lines flights.

Only one side of the heafphone jack work. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Typical flying experience in the US. Nothing particularly good or bad.

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