Cheap flights from San Francisco to New York from $177

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JetBlue Logo
23:25 - 08:08
SFO
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JFK
5h 43mdirect
JetBlue Logo
10:30 - 13:56
JFK
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SFO
6h 26mdirect
$320JetBlue
Tue, 7 Apr - Wed, 8 Apr
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09:00 - 17:45
SFO
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JFK
5h 45mdirect
Delta Logo
07:05 - 10:51
JFK
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SFO
6h 46mdirect
$325Delta
Sun, 18 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
06:29 - 15:00
SFO
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JFK
5h 31mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
13:00 - 16:51
JFK
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SFO
6h 51mdirect
$326Alaska Airlines
Thu, 26 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:02 - 15:40
SFO
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JFK
5h 38mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
17:28 - 21:09
JFK
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SFO
6h 41mdirect
$328Alaska Airlines
Mon, 20 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
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22:20 - 07:00
SFO
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JFK
5h 40mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
16:23 - 22:47
JFK
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SFO
9h 24m1 stop
$332Alaska Airlines
Wed, 21 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan
JetBlue Logo
14:30 - 22:59
SFO
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JFK
5h 29mdirect
JetBlue Logo
20:40 - 00:22
JFK
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SFO
6h 42mdirect
$334JetBlue
Tue, 20 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
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23:20 - 11:59
SFO
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JFK
9h 39m1 stop
Frontier Logo
06:25 - 13:24
JFK
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SFO
9h 59m1 stop
$337Frontier
Mon, 12 Jan - Wed, 14 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:13 - 22:21
SFO
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JFK
9h 08m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
16:23 - 22:47
JFK
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SFO
9h 24m1 stop
$338Alaska Airlines
Tue, 27 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb
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22:20 - 07:00
SFO
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JFK
5h 40mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:30 - 21:02
JFK
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SFO
14h 32m1 stop
$340Alaska Airlines
Sat, 24 Jan - Sat, 7 Feb
Alaska Airlines Logo
06:29 - 15:00
SFO
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JFK
5h 31mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
16:40 - 22:52
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SFO
9h 12m1 stop
$341Alaska Airlines
Wed, 11 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar

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

Our best JetBlue deals on San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight tickets
JetBlue
7 Apr
SFO23:25San Francisco
5h 43m
JFK08:08New York John F Kennedy Intl
8 Apr
JFK10:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
6h 26m
SFO13:56San Francisco
JetBlue
13 Jan
SFO20:37San Francisco
5h 26m
JFK05:03New York John F Kennedy Intl
16 Jan
JFK13:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
6h 39m
SFO17:09San Francisco
JetBlue
20 Jan
SFO14:30San Francisco
5h 29m
JFK22:59New York John F Kennedy Intl
2 Feb
JFK20:40New York John F Kennedy Intl
6h 42m
SFO00:22San Francisco

Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
26 Feb
SFO06:29San Francisco
5h 31m
JFK15:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
2 Mar
JFK13:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
6h 51m
SFO16:51San Francisco
Alaska Airlines
20 Apr
SFO07:02San Francisco
5h 38m
JFK15:40New York John F Kennedy Intl
27 Apr
JFK20:11New York John F Kennedy Intl
6h 43m
SFO23:54San Francisco
Alaska Airlines
21 Jan
SFO09:16San Francisco
5h 37m
JFK17:53New York John F Kennedy Intl
31 Jan
JFK09:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
14h 32m
1 stop
SFO21:02San Francisco

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San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 7/4

23:25-08:08

Nonstop5h 43m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/4

10:30-13:56

Nonstop6h 26m

$320

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sun 18/1

09:00-17:45

Nonstop5h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 20/1

07:05-10:51

Nonstop6h 46m

$325

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Thu 26/2

06:29-15:00

Nonstop5h 31m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/3

13:00-16:51

Nonstop6h 51m

$326

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 20/4

07:02-15:40

Nonstop5h 38m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 28/4

17:28-21:09

Nonstop6h 41m

$328

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 21/1

22:20-07:00

Nonstop5h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 30/1

16:23-22:47

1 stop9h 24m

$332

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 20/1

14:30-22:59

Nonstop5h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/2

20:40-00:22

Nonstop6h 42m

$334

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Mon 12/1

23:20-11:59

1 stop9h 39m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 14/1

06:25-13:24

1 stop9h 59m

$337

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Tue 27/1

10:13-22:21

1 stop9h 08m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/2

16:23-22:47

1 stop9h 24m

$338

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 24/1

22:20-07:00

Nonstop5h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/2

09:30-21:02

1 stop14h 32m

$340

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 11/3

06:29-15:00

Nonstop5h 31m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 21/3

16:40-22:52

1 stop9h 12m

$341

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

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

The cheapest month to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from San Francisco is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $447, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport during the month of February, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $497.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

The cheapest day to depart from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is on a Tuesday. Travellers who choose to depart for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as $433. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around $908. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

The cheapest time of day to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is at midday when flights can be purchased for as low as $452. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is in the evening when prices are around $595.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for around $579 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from San Francisco for as low as $467 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

How have San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of January 2026, prices for San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights are approximately 5% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

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Best price found

$237

Fastest flight time

5h 35m

Direct flights

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The best one-way flight to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $237. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $493.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 5h 35m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport every day.
  • How far is San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl by plane?

    A flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl will travel around 4145.4 km. Flights usually cover this in 5h 35m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are updated daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular plane model from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

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