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£81 Find Cheap Flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco departing on 20/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
£161
Overall average: £255
Delta
Wed 18/2Mon 23/2
JFK - SFO • Direct
Cheapest direct flights
£161
Typical prices: £202-£359
Delta
Wed 18/2Wed 25/2
JFK - SFO • Direct
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco

Wed, 18 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb
Delta Logo
07:00 - 10:49
JFK
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SFO
6h 49mdirect
Delta Logo
22:55 - 07:30
SFO
-
JFK
5h 35mdirect
£161Delta
Wed, 25 Mar - Mon, 13 Apr
Delta Logo
07:00 - 10:32
JFK
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SFO
6h 32mdirect
Delta Logo
16:00 - 00:50
SFO
-
JFK
5h 50mdirect
£162Delta
Thu, 16 Apr - Sat, 2 May
JetBlue Logo
06:00 - 09:23
JFK
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SFO
6h 23mdirect
JetBlue Logo
12:20 - 21:06
SFO
-
JFK
5h 46mdirect
£163JetBlue
Mon, 8 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
JetBlue Logo
08:25 - 11:56
JFK
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SFO
6h 31mdirect
JetBlue Logo
20:30 - 05:01
SFO
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JFK
5h 31mdirect
£164JetBlue
Wed, 6 May - Mon, 11 May
JetBlue Logo
08:00 - 11:34
JFK
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SFO
6h 34mdirect
JetBlue Logo
14:45 - 23:29
SFO
-
JFK
5h 44mdirect
£164JetBlue
Tue, 3 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
Alaska Airlines Logo
16:25 - 23:59
JFK
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SFO
10h 34m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
06:29 - 15:00
SFO
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JFK
5h 31mdirect
£169Alaska Airlines
Fri, 20 Feb - Wed, 8 Apr
Delta Logo
17:30 - 21:11
JFK
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SFO
6h 41mdirect
Delta Logo
16:05 - 00:36
SFO
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JFK
5h 31mdirect
£169Delta
Wed, 15 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
Alaska Airlines Logo
16:40 - 22:52
JFK
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SFO
9h 12m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
23:11 - 07:59
SFO
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JFK
5h 48mdirect
£170Alaska Airlines
Wed, 4 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb
JetBlue Logo
07:00 - 10:40
JFK
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SFO
6h 40mdirect
JetBlue Logo
10:50 - 19:25
SFO
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JFK
5h 35mdirect
£172JetBlue
Wed, 11 Feb - Thu, 19 Feb
JetBlue Logo
06:00 - 09:40
JFK
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SFO
6h 40mdirect
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08:00 - 21:04
SFO
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JFK
10h 04m
1 stop
£175JetBlue
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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 Wednesday and avoid Fridays 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 Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

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 £230 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £344 and £317 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £202 on average.

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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 47% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco

 
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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, The Points Guy, and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£81
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (22% 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.
Estimated return price
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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 
BeverlyFlew with JetBlue
JFK
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SFO
Dec 2025
Wear support socks which helps when you sit for a long time.
LuisFlew with Delta
JFK
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SFO
Mar 2025
It’s a long flight, come prepared to either watch movies, read or sleep.
JulieFlew with Alaska Airlines
JFK
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SFO
Oct 2024
Leave early. JFK can be messy. I couldn’t find healthy food choices so eat before you arrive.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
JFK
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SFO
Jun 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 Airlines
JFK
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SFO
May 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 £81 for a one-way ticket and £161 for a return.

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

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

  • 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 is the only airline alliance operating flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport and San Francisco.

  • 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.

  • 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 £111 or less one-way and £481 or less round-trip.

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

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from New York John F Kennedy Intl 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

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

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Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

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Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

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Reviews of the top airline 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 11781 reviews
7.0Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.1Food
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
Airline reviews

Overall it was fine, however one of my two checked bags did not arrive and I was told it was left in Palm Springs. I don't understand how one of the two bags made it through fine but the other got lost .

6.0 GoodWilliam, Jan 2026
PSP - SFO
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Overall it was fine, however one of my two checked bags did not arrive and I was told it was left in Palm Springs. I don't understand how one of the two bags made it through fine but the other got lost .

I paid $168 each for myself and my daughter for an upgrade and we didn’t get any of the things mentioned by you/ site that comes with an upgrade. It was all just the same. One snack and one beverage. Nothing else. I don’t understand what the upgrade was.

The seats are very small. I’m 5’ 3”, so don’t think I should notice. The food selection was non existent and very disappointing. 5 hour flight plus TSA, etc. I would have appreciated a small salad, crudités. Something fresher not just chips.

Was notified the departure would be late. Later on it was suddenly on time. Traffic by LAX was horrendous, and I missed the flight.

you sent me to some shitty "Airfaireassist" thing that did a bait and switch on the faire. Won't be using Kayak ever again

Every thing is on time, boarding, landing nice and smooth. But No tv? No food for 6 hours flight?

I don’t think Alaska coordinates with Kayak. I did not get a “check-in” email inviting me to check in 24 hours in advance. Had to wait 20+ minutes to get a wheel chair.

First Class seats had no more legroom then Premium Economy. There was no working WiFi or entertainment. I would have rather paid $400 more and flown on United for the 6 hours from EWR to SFO.

Overall the flight was on-time and plane ride very comfortable. The free snacks not so good - only a small bag of pretzels and no milk. I wanted milk. There was not entertainment on the plane unless I wanted to download their APP. But I would consider flying with them again and be more prepared on my part with food and entertainment.

This time it is good, no delay and right on time

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