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John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$139 and round-trip from US$278. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      JFK 20:04
      6h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 23:59
      New York - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 9 | Alaska Airlines
      SFO 13:55
      5h 34m
      Direct
      JFK 22:29
      San Francisco - New York | Wed, Dec 16 | Alaska Airlines
      US$278 US$354
      21% off
      21% off
      US$354 US$278
    • JFK 20:04
      6h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 23:59
      New York - San Francisco | Sun, Dec 6 | Alaska Airlines
      SFO 06:30
      5h 31m
      Direct
      JFK 15:01
      San Francisco - New York | Sun, Dec 13 | Alaska Airlines
      US$282 US$354
      20% off
      20% off
      US$354 US$282
    • JFK 06:30
      6h 34m
      Direct
      SFO 10:04
      New York - San Francisco | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetblue Airways
      SFO 23:05
      5h 36m
      Direct
      JFK 07:41
      San Francisco - New York | Sun, Dec 13 | Alaska Airlines
      US$286 US$354
      19% off
      19% off
      US$354 US$286
    • JFK 07:20
      6h 50m
      Direct
      SFO 11:10
      New York - San Francisco | Sun, Dec 6 | American Airlines
      SFO 14:30
      5h 25m
      Direct
      JFK 22:55
      San Francisco - New York | Sun, Dec 13 | American Airlines
      US$287
      19% off
      US$354 US$287
    • JFK 11:00
      6h 49m
      Direct
      SFO 14:49
      New York - San Francisco | Thu, Dec 10 | American Airlines
      SFO 14:30
      5h 25m
      Direct
      JFK 22:55
      San Francisco - New York | Wed, Dec 16 | American Airlines
      US$287
      19% off
      US$354 US$287
    • JFK 21:00
      6h 48m
      Direct
      SFO 00:48
      New York - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 9 | American Airlines
      SFO 14:30
      5h 25m
      Direct
      JFK 22:55
      San Francisco - New York | Wed, Dec 16 | American Airlines
      US$287
      19% off
      US$354 US$287
    • JFK 11:30
      6h 30m
      Direct
      SFO 15:00
      New York - San Francisco | Thu, Dec 10 | Alaska Airlines
      SFO 23:05
      5h 36m
      Direct
      JFK 07:41
      San Francisco - New York | Sun, Dec 13 | Alaska Airlines
      US$287
      19% off
      US$354 US$287
    • JFK 15:59
      6h 32m
      Direct
      SFO 19:31
      New York - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 9 | Delta Air Lines
      SFO 23:05
      5h 36m
      Direct
      JFK 07:41
      San Francisco - New York | Wed, Dec 16 | Alaska Airlines
      US$312
      12% off
      US$354 US$312
    • JFK 20:04
      6h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 23:59
      New York - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 5 | Alaska Airlines
      SFO 13:55
      5h 34m
      Direct
      JFK 22:29
      San Francisco - New York | Wed, Dec 9 | Alaska Airlines
      US$313
      12% off
      US$354 US$313
    • NYC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      New York - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
      SFO 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      NYC 16:00
      San Francisco - New York | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      JFK 16:30
      6h 44m
      Direct
      SFO 20:14
      New York - San Francisco | Tue, Jan 12 | Alaska Airlines
      US$139 US$320
      56% off
      56% off
      US$320 US$139
    • JFK 09:30
      6h 36m
      Direct
      SFO 13:06
      New York - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 9 | Alaska Airlines
      US$140 US$189
      26% off
      26% off
      US$189 US$140
    • JFK 20:04
      6h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 23:59
      New York - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 8 | Alaska Airlines
      US$142 US$189
      25% off
      25% off
      US$189 US$142
    • JFK 09:30
      6h 36m
      Direct
      SFO 13:06
      New York - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 5 | Alaska Airlines
      US$142
      25% off
      US$189 US$142
    • JFK 18:35
      6h 46m
      Direct
      SFO 22:21
      New York - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetblue Airways
      US$144
      24% off
      US$189 US$144
    • JFK 17:20
      6h 37m
      Direct
      SFO 20:57
      New York - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 8 | Delta Air Lines
      US$144
      24% off
      US$189 US$144
    • JFK 10:00
      6h 44m
      Direct
      SFO 13:44
      New York - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetblue Airways
      US$145
      23% off
      US$189 US$145
    • JFK 09:25
      6h 49m
      Direct
      SFO 13:14
      New York - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 8 | American Airlines
      US$148
      22% off
      US$189 US$148
    • JFK 17:20
      6h 37m
      Direct
      SFO 20:57
      New York - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 9 | Delta Air Lines
      US$149
      21% off
      US$189 US$149
    • NYC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      New York - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      JFK 16:30
      6h 44m
      Direct
      SFO 20:14
      New York - San Francisco | Tue, Jan 12 | Alaska Airlines
      US$139 US$320
      56% off
      56% off
      US$320 US$139
    • JFK 09:30
      6h 36m
      Direct
      SFO 13:06
      New York - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 9 | Alaska Airlines
      US$140 US$189
      26% off
      26% off
      US$189 US$140
    • JFK 20:04
      6h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 23:59
      New York - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 8 | Alaska Airlines
      US$142 US$189
      25% off
      25% off
      US$189 US$142
    • JFK 09:30
      6h 36m
      Direct
      SFO 13:06
      New York - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 5 | Alaska Airlines
      US$142
      25% off
      US$189 US$142
    • JFK 18:35
      6h 46m
      Direct
      SFO 22:21
      New York - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetblue Airways
      US$144
      24% off
      US$189 US$144
    • JFK 17:20
      6h 37m
      Direct
      SFO 20:57
      New York - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 8 | Delta Air Lines
      US$144
      24% off
      US$189 US$144
    • JFK 10:00
      6h 44m
      Direct
      SFO 13:44
      New York - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetblue Airways
      US$145
      23% off
      US$189 US$145
    • JFK 09:25
      6h 49m
      Direct
      SFO 13:14
      New York - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 8 | American Airlines
      US$148
      22% off
      US$189 US$148
    • JFK 17:20
      6h 37m
      Direct
      SFO 20:57
      New York - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 9 | Delta Air Lines
      US$149
      21% off
      US$189 US$149
    • NYC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      New York - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      JFK 16:30
      6h 44m
      Direct
      SFO 20:14
      New York - San Francisco | Tue, Jan 12 | Alaska Airlines
      US$139 US$345
      60% off
      60% off
      US$345 US$139
    • JFK 07:20
      6h 50m
      Direct
      SFO 11:10
      New York - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 9 | American Airlines
      US$149 US$345
      56% off
      56% off
      US$345 US$149
    • JFK 16:30
      6h 44m
      Direct
      SFO 20:14
      New York - San Francisco | Wed, Jan 13 | Alaska Airlines
      US$160 US$345
      54% off
      54% off
      US$345 US$160
    • JFK 16:30
      6h 44m
      Direct
      SFO 20:14
      New York - San Francisco | Fri, Jan 22 | Alaska Airlines
      US$163
      53% off
      US$345 US$163
    • JFK 11:30
      6h 39m
      Direct
      SFO 15:09
      New York - San Francisco | Sat, Jan 23 | Alaska Airlines
      US$163
      53% off
      US$345 US$163
    • JFK 16:30
      6h 44m
      Direct
      SFO 20:14
      New York - San Francisco | Mon, Jan 25 | Alaska Airlines
      US$164
      52% off
      US$345 US$164
    • JFK 16:27
      6h 44m
      Direct
      SFO 20:11
      New York - San Francisco | Thu, Jan 14 | Alaska Airlines
      US$164
      52% off
      US$345 US$164
    • JFK 09:30
      6h 39m
      Direct
      SFO 13:09
      New York - San Francisco | Mon, Jan 18 | Alaska Airlines
      US$168
      51% off
      US$345 US$168
    • JFK 20:04
      6h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 23:59
      New York - San Francisco | Thu, Dec 3 | Alaska Airlines
      US$169
      51% off
      US$345 US$169
    • NYC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      New York - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      JFK 07:00
      6h 35m
      Direct
      SFO 10:35
      New York - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 12 | Delta Air Lines
      US$204 US$587
      65% off
      65% off
      US$587 US$204
    • JFK 21:00
      6h 43m
      Direct
      SFO 00:43
      New York - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 12 | American Airlines
      US$241 US$587
      59% off
      59% off
      US$587 US$241
    • JFK 07:32
      6h 36m
      Direct
      SFO 11:08
      New York - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetblue Airways
      US$280 US$587
      52% off
      52% off
      US$587 US$280
    • JFK 07:32
      6h 36m
      Direct
      SFO 11:08
      New York - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetblue Airways
      US$281
      52% off
      US$587 US$281
    • JFK 16:27
      6h 33m
      Direct
      SFO 20:00
      New York - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 17 | Alaska Airlines
      US$282
      52% off
      US$587 US$282
    • JFK 11:30
      6h 31m
      Direct
      SFO 15:01
      New York - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 18 | Alaska Airlines
      US$282
      52% off
      US$587 US$282
    • JFK 11:10
      6h 35m
      Direct
      SFO 14:45
      New York - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 17 | Delta Air Lines
      US$283
      52% off
      US$587 US$283
    • JFK 07:00
      6h 35m
      Direct
      SFO 10:35
      New York - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 18 | Delta Air Lines
      US$284
      52% off
      US$587 US$284
    • JFK 20:20
      6h 39m
      Direct
      SFO 23:59
      New York - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 16 | Alaska Airlines
      US$312
      47% off
      US$587 US$312
    • NYC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      New York - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
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    • JFK 13:00
      6h 20m
      Direct
      SFO 16:20
      New York - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 12 | Alaska Airlines
      US$220 US$808
      73% off
      73% off
      US$808 US$220
    • JFK 11:30
      6h 30m
      Direct
      SFO 15:00
      New York - San Francisco | Thu, Dec 10 | Alaska Airlines
      US$172 US$808
      79% off
      79% off
      US$808 US$172
    • JFK 11:30
      6h 30m
      Direct
      SFO 15:00
      New York - San Francisco | Fri, Dec 4 | Alaska Airlines
      US$172 US$808
      79% off
      79% off
      US$808 US$172
    • JFK 11:30
      6h 30m
      Direct
      SFO 15:00
      New York - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 15 | Alaska Airlines
      US$205
      75% off
      US$808 US$205
    • JFK 11:30
      6h 30m
      Direct
      SFO 15:00
      New York - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 5 | Alaska Airlines
      US$219
      73% off
      US$808 US$219
    • JFK 11:30
      6h 30m
      Direct
      SFO 15:00
      New York - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 2 | Alaska Airlines
      US$258
      68% off
      US$808 US$258
    • JFK 11:30
      6h 30m
      Direct
      SFO 15:00
      New York - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 14 | Alaska Airlines
      US$264
      67% off
      US$808 US$264
    • JFK 11:30
      6h 30m
      Direct
      SFO 15:00
      New York - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 16 | Alaska Airlines
      US$321
      60% off
      US$808 US$321
    • JFK 11:30
      6h 30m
      Direct
      SFO 15:00
      New York - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 7 | Alaska Airlines
      US$372
      54% off
      US$808 US$372
    • NYC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      New York - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
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Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average one-way fares by month from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport are usually in February, with an average price of US$229. July sees the highest fares, around US$366.

US$366
US$298
US$229
US$161
    Cheapest
  • US$268
    Nov
  • US$343
    Dec
  • US$255
    Jan
  • US$229
    Feb
  • US$241
    Mar
  • US$250
    Apr
  • US$235
    May
  • US$304
    Jun
  • US$366
    Jul
  • US$323
    Aug
  • US$256
    Sep
  • US$345
    Oct

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average round-trip fares by month from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest round‑trip flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport are usually in February, with an average price of US$336. November sees the highest fares, around US$853.

US$853
US$595
US$336
US$78
    Cheapest
  • US$853
    Nov
  • US$511
    Dec
  • US$406
    Jan
  • US$336
    Feb
  • US$454
    Mar
  • US$443
    Apr
  • US$515
    May
  • US$767
    Jun
  • US$608
    Jul
  • US$562
    Aug
  • US$634
    Sep
  • US$536
    Oct

Which day of the week has the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average fares by each day of the week from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is Wednesday, with average prices lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Sunday, as fares are typically the highest.

US$350
US$308
US$266
US$224
    Cheapest
  • US$332
    Mon
  • US$271
    Tue
  • US$266
    Wed
  • US$281
    Thu
  • US$298
    Fri
  • US$282
    Sat
  • US$350
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is Alaska Airlines (from US$127) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Alaska Airlines
From US$127
Delta Air Lines
From US$130
American Airlines
From US$133
Jetblue Airways
From US$142
Sun Country Airlines
From US$234

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What is the flight schedule from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from New York to San Francisco and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. AA149

    John F. Kennedy International Airport

    11:00

    JFK

    6h 51m

    14:51

    SFO

    S M T W T F S
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  2. AS227

    John F. Kennedy International Airport

    09:30

    JFK

    6h 38m

    13:08

    SFO

    S M T W T F S
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  3. DL365

    John F. Kennedy International Airport

    17:15

    JFK

    6h 43m

    20:58

    SFO

    S M T W T F S
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  4. AA177

    John F. Kennedy International Airport

    21:05

    JFK

    6h 38m

    00:43

    SFO

    S M T W T F S
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  5. DL669

    John F. Kennedy International Airport

    08:45

    JFK

    6h 37m

    12:22

    SFO

    S M T W T F S
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  6. DL668

    John F. Kennedy International Airport

    07:00

    JFK

    6h 35m

    10:35

    SFO

    S M T W T F S
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  7. DL667

    John F. Kennedy International Airport

    19:20

    JFK

    6h 41m

    23:01

    SFO

    S M T W T F S
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  8. AS041

    John F. Kennedy International Airport

    17:25

    JFK

    6h 41m

    21:06

    SFO

    S M T W T F S
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  9. B6115

    John F. Kennedy International Airport

    06:00

    JFK

    6h 20m

    09:20

    SFO

    S M T W T - -
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  10. AA179

    John F. Kennedy International Airport

    08:00

    JFK

    6h 53m

    11:53

    SFO

    S M T W T F S
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About John F. Kennedy International Airport and San Francisco International Airport

Learn about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 4,156.99km
Cheapest one-way ticket price US$139
Cheapest return ticket price US$278

FAQs for John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

    John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport takes about 5 hours 43 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 15 daily flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
  • The earliest flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport departs at 06:00, and the last departs at 21:40, with about 24 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around US$404 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) at 06:00 and arrives in San Francisco International Airport (SFO) at 09:21.
  • The latest flight departs from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) at 21:55 and arrives in San Francisco International Airport (SFO) at 01:29.
    • The distance from San Francisco International Airport to downtown is about 17km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport. The distance is around 17km.
  • Jetblue Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 36849 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport currently start from US$140, and round-trip fares start from US$278. The current lowest fare is a Alaska Airlines flight departing on Wed, Dec 9; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetblue Airways, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Philippine Airlines operate direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, with an average flight time of 5 hours 44 minutes, and around 158 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is US$323. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetblue Airways, Gol Intelligent Airlines and Condor are the most popular budget airlines flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, with one-way fares starting from US$140. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport operates around 151 weekly flights, mainly by Jetblue Airways, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter John F. Kennedy International Airport and San Francisco International Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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