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₹ 7,877 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

Sun, 31 Aug - Sat, 13 Sep
Delta Logo
07:00 - 10:24JFK-SFO
6h 24mdirect
Delta Logo
14:30 - 23:14SFO-JFK
5h 44mdirect
₹ 18,837Delta
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Sat, 25 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:20 - 14:55JFK-SFO
10h 35m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
14:20 - 22:59SFO-JFK
5h 39mdirect
₹ 19,694Alaska Airlines
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Sun, 31 Aug - Thu, 11 Sep
JetBlue Logo
06:15 - 09:38JFK-SFO
6h 23mdirect
JetBlue Logo
11:31 - 20:19SFO-JFK
5h 48mdirect
₹ 20,550JetBlue
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Sat, 25 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:20 - 14:55JFK-SFO
10h 35m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
13:20 - 22:00SFO-JFK
5h 40mdirect
₹ 21,406Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 3 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
Delta Logo
09:00 - 12:26JFK-SFO
6h 26mdirect
Delta Logo
13:15 - 22:04SFO-JFK
5h 49mdirect
₹ 22,005Delta
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Tue, 23 Sep - Tue, 23 Sep
Alaska Airlines Logo
16:28 - 21:43JFK-SFO
8h 15m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
22:59 - 07:45SFO-JFK
5h 46mdirect
₹ 22,348Alaska Airlines
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Sun, 31 Aug - Sat, 13 Sep
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:29 - 15:52JFK-SFO
11h 23m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:35 - 06:09SFO-JFK
8h 34m1 stop
₹ 22,776Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 30 Jul - Sat, 2 Aug
Frontier Logo
06:59 - 12:15JFK-SFO
8h 16m1 stop
Frontier Logo
20:53 - 10:23SFO-JFK
10h 30m1 stop
₹ 24,403Frontier
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Sun, 31 Aug - Sun, 7 Sep
JetBlue Logo
06:15 - 09:38JFK-SFO
6h 23mdirect
JetBlue Logo
10:50 - 23:54SFO-JFK
10h 04m1 stop
₹ 24,745JetBlue
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Wed, 30 Jul - Sun, 3 Aug
Frontier Logo
06:59 - 12:15JFK-SFO
8h 16m1 stop
Frontier Logo
20:53 - 10:23SFO-JFK
10h 30m1 stop
₹ 26,201Frontier
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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 Tuesday and avoid Thursdays 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 Wednesdays 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 ₹ 28,342 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 45,980 and ₹ 40,072 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 ₹ 28,821 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 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight₹ 7,877
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (9% 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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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 ₹ 220 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco?

    New York John F Kennedy Airport airport is called New York John F Kennedy Intl and the only airport in San Francisco is San Francisco.

  • 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, Delta, Japan Airlines, and Asiana Airlines.

  • 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 ₹ 29,644 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 ₹ 21,247 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? 25% of our users found flights on this route for ₹ 16,979 or less one-way and ₹ 21,490 or less round-trip.

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

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop 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

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, +31 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +32 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, +32 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +33 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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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving 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
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.1Food
8.5Crew
7.1Entertainment
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The seats in first class are very dated and quite uncomfortable. I don’t need lie-flat seats for a 6 hour flight, but more recline is really necessary.

6.0 GoodJasmit, Jun 2025JFK - SFO
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The seats in first class are very dated and quite uncomfortable. I don’t need lie-flat seats for a 6 hour flight, but more recline is really necessary.

One of the stewardess, Tre, went above and beyond to ensure my comfort!

Passengers were not informed timely of delays. The staff appeared like they didn't really care about the passengers.

Flight was delayed for weather, then delayed for mechanical, then just cancelled. Once mechanical problems started I wish you had just started offering rebooking options (at the same airport). I felt my trip was not a priority for you. I called you, I asked for a better option (than changing airports), then I had to literally run around the airport making it happen. Do better.

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.

Not a "Delta" issue, but a JFK issue: We booked a connecting flight with 3 1/2 hours between to clearn immigration and customs. Our inbound flight (BCN to JFK) was on the taxiway 45 minutes which ate into our layover time. Immigtration was insanely quick with the CBP MPC app; however, clearing TSA (again, after we were ALREADY cleared in Spain on the inbound international flight) took over 95 minutes. This left us with 10 minutes before boarding the connecting flight (JFK to SAN) to walk to the far end of Terminal 4 and try to find food. We didn't find any food that could promise to serve us in under 10 minutes so we boarded the Delta flight after coming off a plance and an 8-hour flight knowing that we wouldn't be served any food on the next 5 1/2 hour flight. I feel like Delta needs to put pressure on the JFK TSA to open more screening stations (by our count, we saw only 5 scanners open and a line of - as we said - over 90 minutes. The insult is that we WERE ALREADY SCREENED through TSA, but as you come off one flight into the USA, you have to go through the whole process again. It seems like if you have a connecting flight, there should be a way to pass through immigration and customs without needing to return through TSA.

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

Overall, aside from the baggage issue, it was as good as one expects.

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 flight departed more than 1 hour late. Leg room is bigger than most airlines

Excellent. Although they used to greet me as a mosaic member and provide a free drink, early boarding helps me to keep coming back to JetBlue.

No music app working: no economy meal on five hour flight; hour on tarmac at the end waiting for a gate. Flight itself was smooth and easy.

Communication with the customer and stay is important. Staff off with a minor inconvenience but it worked out of course. Also this was a very old Mint Class plane. They snuck this one in on us. The updated aircraft are much better.

The flight itself was fine, but the boarding process was extremely frustrating. There is no one scanning boarding passes - passengers just scan themselves and enter the jetway. By the time my husband and I got on the plane and were halfway to our seats they determined there were too many bags on the plane and everything at that point needed to be checked. This created a lot of unnecessary chaos. They should have alerted people before getting on the plane that they would need to start checking bags instead of waiting until people were already on the plane.

In flight on demand didn't work at our seats. Only a single beverage/snack run.

Traveling with JetBlue from NYC was convenient as accessing JFK airport was straightforward via the LIRR to the AirTrain. Maneuvering through the terminal was hassle-free, which was a pleasant start to the journey. However, the flight experience itself left much to be desired. The seating arrangement was notably uncomfortable; despite securing a window seat, space felt cramped. This was exacerbated by the middle seat passenger encroaching on my area, which made the flight less enjoyable. Additionally, while the in-flight entertainment system initially seemed like a reprieve, the sound outlet on my seat was inoperable. This issue turned what could have been a manageable three-hour flight into a rather tedious ordeal, as I was unable to use the entertainment system effectively. While JetBlue provided a smooth process in terms of airport logistics, the on-board experience highlighted areas in need of improvement, particularly in terms of comfort and entertainment system maintenance.

Over 2 hour delay for a 50-minute flight is unacceptable, especially in normal weather. Very poor communication via app

Kayak sent over to jet blue my account being Mike Callaghan instead of Michael. I have a jet blue account with Michael that was connected

The flight was excellent. The crew was welcoming and attentive.

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