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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco from $200

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 25/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SFO
13 May — 20 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco are usually found in January or February, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap 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 8 May 2025.

Round-trip from

$351

One-way from

$200

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$670

Good one-way deal

$148 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 4/6-10/6
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 40m total
  • New York to San Francisco
Delta
  • Delta
  • 25/6
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 20m total
  • New York to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($14 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco.

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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 8 May 2025.

Wed 4/619:40JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 49mDelta
Tue 10/616:00SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 51mDelta
Deal found 8/5$351
Wed 11/616:30JFK - SFO
1 stop10h 23mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/706:18SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/5$367
Tue 5/820:29JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 13/806:18SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 42mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/5$374
Tue 17/606:10JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 24mJetBlue
Tue 17/616:30SFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 7/5$385
Sun 18/513:00JFK - SFO
1 stop13h 06mFrontier
Wed 21/513:39SFO - JFK
1 stop12h 51mFrontier
Deal found 7/5$401
Sat 21/606:07JFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sat 28/612:28SFO - JFK
1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/5$532
Sat 21/611:27JFK - SFO
1 stop23h 41mSun Country Air
Tue 24/618:14SFO - JFK
1 stop13h 17mSun Country Air
Deal found 7/5$534

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New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/6

19:40-23:29

Nonstop6h 49m

San Francisco

Tue 10/6

16:00-00:51

Nonstop5h 51m

$351

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/6

16:30-23:53

1 stop10h 23m

San Francisco

Wed 9/7

06:18-15:00

Nonstop5h 42m

$367

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/8

20:29-23:59

Nonstop6h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 13/8

06:18-15:00

Nonstop5h 42m

$374

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 17/6

06:10-09:34

Nonstop6h 24m

San Francisco

Tue 17/6

16:30-00:59

Nonstop5h 29m

$385

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 18/5

13:00-23:06

1 stop13h 06m

San Francisco

Wed 21/5

13:39-05:30

1 stop12h 51m

$401

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 21/6

06:07-09:27

Nonstop6h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 28/6

12:28-23:37

1 stop8h 09m

$532

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 21/6

11:27-08:08

1 stop23h 41m

San Francisco

Tue 24/6

18:14-10:31

1 stop13h 17m

$534

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 25/6

07:00-10:20

Nonstop6h 20m

$200

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 15/5

13:00-23:06

1 stop13h 06m

$212

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/6

10:00-18:22

1 stop11h 22m

$213

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 2 May 2025.

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 57 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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 8 May 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 78% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 8 May 2025.

The most flights from JFK to SFO are scheduled on a Wednesday (100 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (60 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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 8 May 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines from New York to San Francisco have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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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 19.0 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco. 0 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 74 inbound flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $351. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $367 and $374, respectively. These flights start at 45% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $200 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $212 and Alaska Airlines from $213 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco?

    Consider China Eastern (94%), Korean Air (92%) or Delta (91%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco.

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

    The cheapest flight price from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco is $148. On average you can expect to pay $231. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $459.

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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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