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£99 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Airport

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl departing on 4/11. 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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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl (SFO-JFK)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl 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 San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl

Tue, 21 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct
Delta Logo
13:25 - 22:04SFO-JFK
5h 39mdirect
Delta Logo
17:00 - 20:32JFK-SFO
6h 32mdirect
£175Delta
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Mon, 17 Nov - Mon, 24 Nov
Delta Logo
22:55 - 07:25SFO-JFK
5h 30mdirect
Delta Logo
21:40 - 01:12JFK-SFO
6h 32mdirect
£176Delta
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Sun, 5 Oct - Mon, 6 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
19:54 - 07:20SFO-JFK
8h 26m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:30 - 12:45JFK-SFO
6h 15mdirect
£178Alaska Airlines
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Sun, 16 Nov - Wed, 10 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:00 - 15:37SFO-JFK
5h 37mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
13:00 - 16:50JFK-SFO
6h 50mdirect
£179Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 22 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
09:34 - 22:59SFO-JFK
10h 25m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
20:29 - 00:06JFK-SFO
6h 37mdirect
£182Hawaiian Airlines
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Mon, 8 Dec - Tue, 9 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
19:25 - 07:23SFO-JFK
8h 58m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:30 - 13:17JFK-SFO
6h 47mdirect
£185Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 30 Sep - Wed, 1 Oct
JetBlue Logo
21:00 - 05:29SFO-JFK
5h 29mdirect
JetBlue Logo
08:45 - 12:07JFK-SFO
6h 22mdirect
£186JetBlue
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Wed, 1 Oct - Fri, 3 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:30 - 22:59SFO-JFK
8h 29m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
16:28 - 23:59JFK-SFO
10h 31m1 stop
£189Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 11 Feb - Fri, 20 Feb
JetBlue Logo
12:30 - 21:01SFO-JFK
5h 31mdirect
JetBlue Logo
16:40 - 20:19JFK-SFO
6h 39mdirect
£190JetBlue
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Fri, 24 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
22:59 - 07:43SFO-JFK
5h 44mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
20:29 - 00:06JFK-SFO
6h 37mdirect
£195Hawaiian Airlines
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Delta's Comfort Plus offers extra legroom affordably.
Use the JFK AirTrain to avoid traffic and connect easily.
Expert advice
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When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 44% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 20% price drop
December
Most popular
Good to know
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+1
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+1
Cheapest return fare
£175
Overall average: £278
Delta
Tue 21/10Wed 29/10
SFO - JFK • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£99
Typical prices: £113-257
Alaska Airlines
Tue 4/11
SFO - JFK • 1 stop
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Expert advice

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

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Air France

Air France Premium offers SkyPriority benefits, including early boarding and security access.


Economy class includes complimentary champagne, adding a touch of luxury to your journey.

Delta

Delta One Suites offer sliding doors for privacy, ideal for a restful journey.


Comfort Plus seats provide extra legroom, enhancing comfort without a significant price increase.

Read more about Deltaby Stefanie Waldek
Finnair

Economy Comfort offers extra legroom for a small charge, enhancing comfort on longer flights.


Premium economy features plated meals on real china, enhancing the dining experience significantly.

Read more about Finnairby Gabriel Leigh
Virgin Atlantic

Economy Delight offers priority check-in and boarding, ideal for a more efficient travel experience.


Upper Class provides fully flat beds and direct aisle access for maximum comfort on longer flights.

British Airways

Premium economy provides 18 cm extra legroom, crucial for comfort on long-haul flights.


BA's Euro Traveller fares include a cabin bag, avoiding surprise fees common with budget airlines.

Airports
SFO

For a smooth departure, use SFO's kerbside check-in. United, Delta, and Southwest offer this service for a tip.

Read more about SFOby Blane Bachelor
JFK

Avoid traffic by using the JFK AirTrain. It's free between terminals and connects to subway and rail lines.

Read more about JFKby Harriet Baskas
Our travel experts
Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on Air France and SFO

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favourite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Delta

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on Finnair

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Laura Ratliff

Laura Ratliff

Expert on Virgin Atlantic

Laura Ratliff

Laura Ratliff

Laura Ratliff is a New York-based writer and editor. She lives in downtown Brooklyn with her husband and their beloved dogs. Originally from Texas, she now considers New York City her home. She typically spends more than 200,000 miles on a plane each year and stays in plenty of hotels.

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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on British Airways

Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on JFK

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

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.

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Booking Insights

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

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl 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 San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, 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 San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost £234 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £389 and £337 respectively.

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

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 £322 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, 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 San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 44% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£99
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (33% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Airport

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

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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.

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport was £134 for a one-way ticket and £237 for a return.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    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 San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York John F Kennedy Airport from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    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 New York John F Kennedy Airport with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

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

    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 New York John F Kennedy Airport from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £132 or less one-way and £418 or less round-trip.

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

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

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

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

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Direct returns

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

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

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

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