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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 AU$ 240 and round-trip from AU$ 472. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      JFK 09:30
      6h 36m
      Direct
      SFO 13:06
      New York - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 8 | Alaska Airlines
      SFO 13:55
      5h 34m
      Direct
      JFK 22:29
      San Francisco - New York | Thu, Dec 10 | Alaska Airlines
      AU$ 500 AU$ 633
      21% off
      21% off
      AU$ 633 AU$ 500
    • JFK 20:04
      6h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 23:59
      New York - San Francisco | Thu, Dec 3 | Alaska Airlines
      SFO 12:50
      7h 20m
      1 stop
      LGA 23:10
      San Francisco - New York | Sat, Dec 5 |
      AU$ 472 AU$ 633
      25% off
      25% off
      AU$ 633 AU$ 472
    • JFK 11:15
      6h 35m
      Direct
      SFO 14:50
      New York - San Francisco | Thu, Dec 3 | Delta Air Lines
      SFO 12:50
      7h 20m
      1 stop
      LGA 23:10
      San Francisco - New York | Sat, Dec 5 |
      AU$ 477 AU$ 633
      25% off
      25% off
      AU$ 633 AU$ 477
    • JFK 11:30
      6h 31m
      Direct
      SFO 15:01
      New York - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 14 | Alaska Airlines
      SFO 23:35
      8h 40m
      1 stop
      LGA 11:15
      San Francisco - New York | Mon, Nov 16 |
      AU$ 485
      23% off
      AU$ 633 AU$ 485
    • JFK 11:30
      6h 31m
      Direct
      SFO 15:01
      New York - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 11 | Alaska Airlines
      SFO 10:55
      9h 30m
      1 stop
      LGA 23:25
      San Francisco - New York | Tue, Nov 17 |
      AU$ 485
      23% off
      AU$ 633 AU$ 485
    • JFK 07:32
      6h 36m
      Direct
      SFO 11:08
      New York - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetblue Airways
      SFO 11:35
      8h
      1 stop
      LGA 22:35
      San Francisco - New York | Wed, Nov 18 |
      AU$ 486
      23% off
      AU$ 633 AU$ 486
    • JFK 17:55
      6h 42m
      Direct
      SFO 21:37
      New York - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetblue Airways
      SFO 06:00
      8h
      1 stop
      LGA 17:00
      San Francisco - New York | Tue, Nov 17 |
      AU$ 487
      23% off
      AU$ 633 AU$ 487
    • JFK 07:00
      6h 35m
      Direct
      SFO 10:35
      New York - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 14 | Delta Air Lines
      SFO 06:00
      8h
      1 stop
      LGA 17:00
      San Francisco - New York | Wed, Nov 18 |
      AU$ 489
      23% off
      AU$ 633 AU$ 489
    • JFK 09:00
      6h 39m
      Direct
      SFO 12:39
      New York - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 11 | Delta Air Lines
      SFO 10:55
      9h 30m
      1 stop
      LGA 23:25
      San Francisco - New York | Tue, Nov 17 |
      AU$ 496
      22% off
      AU$ 633 AU$ 496
    • NYC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      New York - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 24 | Normal Airline
      SFO 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      NYC 16:00
      San Francisco - New York | Mon, Oct 26 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      JFK 07:00
      11h 49m
      1 stop
      SFO 15:49
      New York - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 19 | Alaska Airlines
      AU$ 240 AU$ 331
      27% off
      27% off
      AU$ 331 AU$ 240
    • JFK 11:30
      10h 12m
      1 stop
      SFO 18:42
      New York - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 15 | Alaska Airlines
      AU$ 243 AU$ 331
      27% off
      27% off
      AU$ 331 AU$ 243
    • JFK 10:00
      9h 44m
      1 stop
      SFO 16:44
      New York - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 13 | Alaska Airlines
      AU$ 250 AU$ 331
      24% off
      24% off
      AU$ 331 AU$ 250
    • JFK 15:59
      6h 36m
      Direct
      SFO 19:35
      New York - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 15 | Delta Air Lines
      AU$ 250
      24% off
      AU$ 331 AU$ 250
    • JFK 21:05
      6h 38m
      Direct
      SFO 00:43
      New York - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 15 | American Airlines
      AU$ 251
      24% off
      AU$ 331 AU$ 251
    • JFK 20:04
      6h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 23:59
      New York - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 8 | Alaska Airlines
      AU$ 255
      23% off
      AU$ 331 AU$ 255
    • JFK 20:04
      6h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 23:59
      New York - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 14 | Alaska Airlines
      AU$ 256
      23% off
      AU$ 331 AU$ 256
    • JFK 07:00
      9h 30m
      1 stop
      SFO 13:30
      New York - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 5 | American Airlines
      AU$ 257
      22% off
      AU$ 331 AU$ 257
    • JFK 17:29
      6h 36m
      Direct
      SFO 21:05
      New York - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 9 | Alaska Airlines
      AU$ 259
      22% off
      AU$ 331 AU$ 259
    • NYC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      New York - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 24 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      JFK 16:27
      6h 44m
      Direct
      SFO 20:11
      New York - San Francisco | Sat, Jan 16 | Alaska Airlines
      AU$ 261 AU$ 689
      62% off
      62% off
      AU$ 689 AU$ 261
    • JFK 16:27
      6h 44m
      Direct
      SFO 20:11
      New York - San Francisco | Thu, Jan 7 | Alaska Airlines
      AU$ 261 AU$ 689
      62% off
      62% off
      AU$ 689 AU$ 261
    • JFK 11:30
      6h 39m
      Direct
      SFO 15:09
      New York - San Francisco | Sun, Jan 17 | Alaska Airlines
      AU$ 264 AU$ 689
      62% off
      62% off
      AU$ 689 AU$ 264
    • JFK 11:30
      6h 39m
      Direct
      SFO 15:09
      New York - San Francisco | Fri, Jan 15 | Alaska Airlines
      AU$ 265
      62% off
      AU$ 689 AU$ 265
    • JFK 20:04
      6h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 23:59
      New York - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 5 | Alaska Airlines
      AU$ 272
      61% off
      AU$ 689 AU$ 272
    • JFK 21:45
      6h 34m
      Direct
      SFO 01:19
      New York - San Francisco | Thu, Dec 10 | Delta Air Lines
      AU$ 274
      60% off
      AU$ 689 AU$ 274
    • JFK 06:35
      6h 34m
      Direct
      SFO 10:09
      New York - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetblue Airways
      AU$ 298
      56% off
      AU$ 689 AU$ 298
    • JFK 17:29
      6h 36m
      Direct
      SFO 21:05
      New York - San Francisco | Fri, Dec 4 | Alaska Airlines
      AU$ 326
      53% off
      AU$ 689 AU$ 326
    • JFK 21:40
      6h 35m
      Direct
      SFO 01:15
      New York - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 6 | Delta Air Lines
      AU$ 329
      52% off
      AU$ 689 AU$ 329
    • NYC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      New York - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 24 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      JFK 16:27
      6h 44m
      Direct
      SFO 20:11
      New York - San Francisco | Sat, Jan 16 | Alaska Airlines
      AU$ 261 AU$ 689
      62% off
      62% off
      AU$ 689 AU$ 261
    • JFK 16:27
      6h 44m
      Direct
      SFO 20:11
      New York - San Francisco | Thu, Jan 7 | Alaska Airlines
      AU$ 261 AU$ 689
      62% off
      62% off
      AU$ 689 AU$ 261
    • JFK 11:30
      6h 39m
      Direct
      SFO 15:09
      New York - San Francisco | Sun, Jan 17 | Alaska Airlines
      AU$ 264 AU$ 689
      62% off
      62% off
      AU$ 689 AU$ 264
    • JFK 11:30
      6h 39m
      Direct
      SFO 15:09
      New York - San Francisco | Fri, Jan 15 | Alaska Airlines
      AU$ 265
      62% off
      AU$ 689 AU$ 265
    • JFK 20:04
      6h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 23:59
      New York - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 5 | Alaska Airlines
      AU$ 272
      61% off
      AU$ 689 AU$ 272
    • JFK 21:45
      6h 34m
      Direct
      SFO 01:19
      New York - San Francisco | Thu, Dec 10 | Delta Air Lines
      AU$ 274
      60% off
      AU$ 689 AU$ 274
    • JFK 06:35
      6h 34m
      Direct
      SFO 10:09
      New York - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetblue Airways
      AU$ 298
      56% off
      AU$ 689 AU$ 298
    • JFK 17:29
      6h 36m
      Direct
      SFO 21:05
      New York - San Francisco | Fri, Dec 4 | Alaska Airlines
      AU$ 326
      53% off
      AU$ 689 AU$ 326
    • JFK 21:40
      6h 35m
      Direct
      SFO 01:15
      New York - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 6 | Delta Air Lines
      AU$ 329
      52% off
      AU$ 689 AU$ 329
    • NYC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      New York - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 24 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      JFK 16:46
      6h 28m
      Direct
      SFO 20:14
      New York - San Francisco | Thu, Oct 29 | Alaska Airlines
      AU$ 479 AU$ 1,266
      62% off
      62% off
      AU$ 1,266 AU$ 479
    • JFK 06:00
      6h 34m
      Direct
      SFO 09:34
      New York - San Francisco | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetblue Airways
      AU$ 483 AU$ 1,266
      62% off
      62% off
      AU$ 1,266 AU$ 483
    • JFK 10:00
      6h 44m
      Direct
      SFO 13:44
      New York - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetblue Airways
      AU$ 483 AU$ 1,266
      62% off
      62% off
      AU$ 1,266 AU$ 483
    • JFK 10:59
      6h 32m
      Direct
      SFO 14:31
      New York - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 28 | American Airlines
      AU$ 491
      61% off
      AU$ 1,266 AU$ 491
    • JFK 07:00
      6h 29m
      Direct
      SFO 10:29
      New York - San Francisco | Thu, Oct 29 | Delta Air Lines
      AU$ 498
      61% off
      AU$ 1,266 AU$ 498
    • JFK 15:48
      6h 31m
      Direct
      SFO 19:19
      New York - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetblue Airways
      AU$ 524
      59% off
      AU$ 1,266 AU$ 524
    • JFK 08:29
      6h 33m
      Direct
      SFO 12:02
      New York - San Francisco | Tue, Oct 27 | American Airlines
      AU$ 529
      57% off
      AU$ 1,266 AU$ 529
    • JFK 18:59
      6h 35m
      Direct
      SFO 22:34
      New York - San Francisco | Mon, Oct 26 | Alaska Airlines
      AU$ 530
      57% off
      AU$ 1,266 AU$ 530
    • JFK 10:59
      6h 32m
      Direct
      SFO 14:31
      New York - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 24 | American Airlines
      AU$ 534
      57% off
      AU$ 1,266 AU$ 534
    • NYC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      New York - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 24 | Normal Airline
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    • JFK 13:00
      6h 20m
      Direct
      SFO 16:20
      New York - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 1 | Alaska Airlines
      AU$ 535 AU$ 1,266
      57% off
      57% off
      AU$ 1,266 AU$ 535
    • JFK 13:00
      6h 20m
      Direct
      SFO 16:20
      New York - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 12 | Alaska Airlines
      AU$ 318 AU$ 1,266
      75% off
      75% off
      AU$ 1,266 AU$ 318
    • JFK 11:30
      6h 23m
      Direct
      SFO 14:53
      New York - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 31 | Alaska Airlines
      AU$ 478 AU$ 1,266
      62% off
      62% off
      AU$ 1,266 AU$ 478
    • JFK 11:30
      6h 23m
      Direct
      SFO 14:53
      New York - San Francisco | Thu, Oct 29 | Alaska Airlines
      AU$ 479
      62% off
      AU$ 1,266 AU$ 479
    • JFK 11:30
      6h 23m
      Direct
      SFO 14:53
      New York - San Francisco | Sun, Oct 25 | Alaska Airlines
      AU$ 1,000
      21% off
      AU$ 1,266 AU$ 1,000
    • JFK 11:30
      6h 23m
      Direct
      SFO 14:53
      New York - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 28 | Alaska Airlines
      AU$ 480
      62% off
      AU$ 1,266 AU$ 480
    • JFK 11:30
      6h 23m
      Direct
      SFO 14:53
      New York - San Francisco | Mon, Oct 26 | Alaska Airlines
      AU$ 530
      57% off
      AU$ 1,266 AU$ 530
    • JFK 11:30
      6h 23m
      Direct
      SFO 14:53
      New York - San Francisco | Tue, Oct 27 | Alaska Airlines
      AU$ 539
      56% off
      AU$ 1,266 AU$ 539
    • JFK 11:30
      6h 23m
      Direct
      SFO 14:53
      New York - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 30 | Alaska Airlines
      AU$ 482
      62% off
      AU$ 1,266 AU$ 482
    • NYC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      New York - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 24 | Normal Airline
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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 AU$ 326. July sees the highest fares, around AU$ 521.

AU$ 521
AU$ 424
AU$ 326
AU$ 229
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 380
    Oct
  • AU$ 387
    Nov
  • AU$ 488
    Dec
  • AU$ 363
    Jan
  • AU$ 326
    Feb
  • AU$ 343
    Mar
  • AU$ 356
    Apr
  • AU$ 334
    May
  • AU$ 433
    Jun
  • AU$ 521
    Jul
  • AU$ 460
    Aug
  • AU$ 364
    Sep

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 AU$ 478. June sees the highest fares, around AU$ 1,092.

AU$ 1,092
AU$ 785
AU$ 478
AU$ 171
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 492
    Oct
  • AU$ 1,064
    Nov
  • AU$ 728
    Dec
  • AU$ 579
    Jan
  • AU$ 478
    Feb
  • AU$ 647
    Mar
  • AU$ 631
    Apr
  • AU$ 733
    May
  • AU$ 1,092
    Jun
  • AU$ 865
    Jul
  • AU$ 800
    Aug
  • AU$ 902
    Sep

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.

AU$ 498
AU$ 435
AU$ 372
AU$ 309
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 467
    Mon
  • AU$ 381
    Tue
  • AU$ 372
    Wed
  • AU$ 397
    Thu
  • AU$ 421
    Fri
  • AU$ 397
    Sat
  • AU$ 498
    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 AU$ 240) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Alaska Airlines
From AU$ 240
Delta Air Lines
From AU$ 250
American Airlines
From AU$ 251
Jetblue Airways
From AU$ 276
Qatar Airways
From AU$ 309
Sun Country Airlines
From AU$ 334

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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. AA179

    John F. Kennedy International Airport

    09:00

    JFK

    6h 39m

    12:39

    SFO

    S M T W T - S
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  2. DL679

    John F. Kennedy International Airport

    15:20

    JFK

    6h 32m

    18:52

    SFO

    S M T W T F S
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  3. AA149

    John F. Kennedy International Airport

    11:00

    JFK

    6h 32m

    14:32

    SFO

    S M T W T F S
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  4. AS227

    John F. Kennedy International Airport

    09:30

    JFK

    6h 34m

    13:04

    SFO

    S - - W T F S
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  5. 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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  6. AS027

    John F. Kennedy International Airport

    16:46

    JFK

    6h 22m

    20:08

    SFO

    - - - - T F -
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  7. DL668

    John F. Kennedy International Airport

    07:00

    JFK

    6h 29m

    10:29

    SFO

    S M T W T F S
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  8. 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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  9. AS581

    John F. Kennedy International Airport

    16:39

    JFK

    6h 25m

    20:04

    SFO

    - - - - - F -
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  10. AS039

    John F. Kennedy International Airport

    18:59

    JFK

    6h 35m

    22:34

    SFO

    S - - 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 AU$ 240
Cheapest return ticket price AU$ 472

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 47 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 21:35, with about 22 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 AU$ 599 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 AU$ 240, and round-trip fares start from AU$ 472. The current lowest fare is a Alaska Airlines flight departing on Sat, Dec 19; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Delta Air Lines, Jetblue Airways, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines operate direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, with an average flight time of 5 hours 45 minutes, and around 141 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 AU$ 411. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetblue Airways, Condor and Gol Intelligent Airlines are the most popular budget airlines flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, with one-way fares starting from AU$ 240. 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 141 weekly flights, mainly by Delta Air Lines, Jetblue Airways and American Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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