Find flights
Deals
Insights
When to book
FAQs & Tips
Direct Flights

SFO - JFK

Find cheap flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Airport from C$ 183

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to New York departing on 14/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
0 bags
Tue 4/6
Tue 11/6

Search hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to New York John F Kennedy Airport

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to New York, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to New York, as well as popular online travel agencies
In the last 7 days, travellers have searched 43,369,418 times on KAYAK, and here is why:

Save 22% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Free to useThere are no hidden charges or fees.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to New York (SFO-JFK)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to New York 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.
Discover the best prices and deals for you by selecting your travel dates.
Choose your dates
10:45 p.m. - 7:34 a.m.SFO-JFK
5h 49mdirect
5:45 p.m. - 9:37 p.m.JFK-SFO
6h 52mdirect
C$ 365Delta
Find Deal
Tue, 13 Aug - Wed, 21 Aug
9:00 p.m. - 5:33 a.m.SFO-JFK
5h 33mdirect
9:30 p.m. - 1:17 a.m.JFK-SFO
6h 47mdirect
C$ 379Delta
Find Deal
Tue, 30 Jul - Wed, 14 Aug
1:20 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.SFO-JFK
5h 40mdirect
9:30 a.m. - 12:57 p.m.JFK-SFO
6h 27mdirect
C$ 400Alaska Airlines
Find Deal
Tue, 1 Oct - Tue, 8 Oct
9:25 p.m. - 11:23 a.m.SFO-JFK
10h 58m1 stop
7:00 a.m. - 10:16 a.m.JFK-SFO
6h 16mdirect
C$ 404JetBlue
Find Deal
Tue, 6 Aug - Wed, 28 Aug
1:20 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.SFO-JFK
5h 40mdirect
9:30 a.m. - 12:57 p.m.JFK-SFO
6h 27mdirect
C$ 406Alaska Airlines
Find Deal
Tue, 1 Oct - Thu, 17 Oct
1:25 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.SFO-JFK
5h 45mdirect
8:25 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.JFK-SFO
6h 34mdirect
C$ 413Alaska Airlines
Find Deal
Thu, 4 Jul - Tue, 23 Jul
6:00 a.m. - 5:36 p.m.SFO-JFK
8h 36m1 stop
8:25 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.JFK-SFO
6h 34mdirect
C$ 417Alaska Airlines
Find Deal
Thu, 30 May - Fri, 31 May
3:00 p.m. - 11:42 p.m.SFO-JFK
5h 42mdirect
6:30 p.m. - 12:45 a.m.JFK-SFO
9h 15m1 stop
C$ 419JetBlue
Find Deal
Wed, 14 Aug - Thu, 22 Aug
6:15 p.m. - 10:26 a.m.SFO-JFK
13h 11m1 stop
11:30 a.m. - 10:33 a.m.JFK-SFO
26h 03m1 stop
C$ 458Sun Country Air
Find Deal
Thu, 12 Sep - Fri, 4 Oct
11:59 p.m. - 10:29 a.m.SFO-JFK
7h 30m1 stop
11:30 a.m. - 4:58 p.m.JFK-SFO
8h 28m1 stop
C$ 465Sun Country Air
Find Deal
Mon, 27 May - Wed, 5 Jun

Flights from San Francisco to New York - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to New York 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 San Francisco to New York?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to New York on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from San Francisco to New York. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, 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 San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost C$ 367 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 620 and C$ 610 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 61 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to New York?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to New York from San Francisco were found on Delta (C$ 183) and JetBlue (C$ 190), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Delta (C$ 365) and Alaska Airlines (C$ 400).

Which airlines fly most frequently between San Francisco and New York?

Delta connects San Francisco to New York up to 9 flights per day, followed by American Airlines (8 flights per day), and JetBlue (5 flights per day).

How many flights are there between San Francisco and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 25 and 30 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 5h 46m. The most common departure time is 10:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 189 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San Francisco to New York take?

Direct flights from San Francisco generally make it to New York in 5h 29m. The flying distance between the two cities is 6,677 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to New York?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 6:00 am and will be landing in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport at 2:43 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to New York?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport jets off at 10:50 pm and lands at 7:30 am.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

C$ 183
Best time to beat the crowds (24% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (24% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to New York

When to book flights from San Francisco to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to New York based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Airport flights

  • How can I fly from SFO to JFK?

    Alaska Airlines, jetBlue, American Airlines, and United Airlines operate non-stop flights from SFO to JFK throughout the day, every day. Alaska Airlines, jetBlue and American Airlines are among the carriers that operate one stop flights. These flights stop in cities such as Seattle (SEA), Boston (BOS), Portland (PDX) and Dallas (DFW).

  • Is there a hotel in SFO where I can stay overnight before my flight?

    No, there is no hotel in the airport. However, there are many hotels just outside the airport grounds that provide free shuttle services to the terminals. The Westin San Francisco Airport, The SFO Airport Hotel El Rancho Inn BW Signature Collection, and the Dylan Hotel at SFO are three such hotels.

  • Does SFO provide a designated area where kids can play?

    Yes. SFO has installed the Kids’ Spot, a play area that is interactive where children can not only play but also tire themselves out a bit before they get on their flight. There is an area where parents can sit and watch as their kids run, jump, and have fun. This Kids’ Spot is located in Terminal 2 near Gates D7 and D15. This area is open 24h a day, every day.

  • How can I get transportation from JFK into Manhattan?

    You can catch the AirTrain from your terminal at JFK and take it to Jamaica Station in New York. From there, you can transfer to the subway which will take you either to lower Manhattan or midtown Manhattan. Or at Jamaica, if you want to get to Penn Station, you can transfer to the LIRR, which is the Long Island Railroad. From JFK, you can also take a cab, but it will be more expensive, sometimes in the neighborhood of $90.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport was C$ 134 for a one-way ticket and C$ 267 for a round-trip.

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

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

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to New York?

    JetBlue, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Iberia, and British Airways offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to New York flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to New York?

    The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to New York flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to New York?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and New York, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to New York?

    There are direct flights from San Francisco to New York on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to New York?

    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 San Francisco to New York.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to New York?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to New York?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New York with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to New York?

    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 New York from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

See more FAQs

Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to New York

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 370 or less one-way.
  • The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) provides a USO lounge before security check-in where military members and their families can stop and pick up to-go snacks. This lounge is located in Harvey Milk Terminal 1 on the mezzanine level, open every day from 7 am until 4 pm.
  • At SFO, there are relief areas for pets and service animals in Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. These are landscaped areas outdoors with bowls of drinking water as well as places where the animals can relieve themselves. Bags and trash receptacles are also provided. These areas are accessible and open 24h. Just follow the painted paw prints to find these locations.
  • SFO has a program called the Wag Brigade which allows trained therapy animals and their handlers to roam the airport to make travel more comforting and enjoyable for those travelers who might be feeling anxious, bereaved, or confused. The Wag Brigade includes a number of carefully trained dogs as well as one pig and one giant rabbit. These animals wear vests that say “pet me,” and passengers are very much encouraged to pet, cuddle, and smooch these animals.
  • JFK is a hub for both Delta and American Airlines. San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves as a hub for Alaska Airlines. SFO is also a maintenance hub for United Airlines.
  • If you are a mother who needs to nurse your baby or pump as soon as you deplane, JFK provides freestanding lactation pods throughout the airport where you can nurse in private if you choose or where you can pump. These freestanding pods made of fiberglass and Corian are clean and provide enough space for you, your baby, your luggage, and other small children that may be with you.
See more tips

Prefer to fly non-stop from San Francisco to New York?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Monday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +28 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +29 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 more

See more nonstop flights

Nonstop returns

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, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +31 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +32 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +31 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +32 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

See more nonstop flights
See more nonstop flights

Book cheap flights from San Francisco to New York

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to New York found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
14/8Wed
directDelta
5h 41mSFO-JFK
C$ 183
4/7Thu
directJetBlue
5h 42mSFO-JFK
C$ 190
15/5Wed
1 stopJetBlue
10h 05mSFO-JFK
C$ 194
30/7Tue
directDelta
5h 33mSFO-JFK
C$ 197
16/7Tue
1 stopAlaska Airlines
10h 02mSFO-JFK
C$ 209
4/9Wed
directJetBlue
5h 33mSFO-JFK
C$ 216
27/8Tue
directDelta
5h 51mSFO-JFK
C$ 218
30/5Thu
1 stopAlaska Airlines
8h 36mSFO-JFK
C$ 229
7/6Fri
1 stopSun Country Air
7h 39mSFO-JFK
C$ 244
12/6Wed
1 stopSun Country Air
13h 42mSFO-JFK
C$ 250

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

Last minute flights from San Francisco to New York

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to New York that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/5Mon
directJetBlue
5h 46mSFO-JFK
9/5Thu
directJetBlue
6h 24mJFK-SFO
C$ 527
10/5Fri
multi-stopJetBlue
9h 40mSFO-JFK
14/5Tue
multi-stopJetBlue
11h 10mJFK-SFO
C$ 595
10/5Fri
directDelta
5h 43mSFO-JFK
26/5Sun
directDelta
6h 24mJFK-SFO
C$ 605
8/5Wed
directJetBlue
5h 43mSFO-JFK
14/5Tue
multi-stopJetBlue
11h 10mJFK-SFO
C$ 610
7/5Tue
directDelta
5h 43mSFO-JFK
12/6Wed
directDelta
6h 42mJFK-SFO
C$ 613
7/5Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
8h 25mSFO-JFK
12/6Wed
directAlaska Airlines
6h 34mJFK-SFO
C$ 625
6/5Mon
directAlaska Airlines
5h 45mSFO-JFK
28/5Tue
directAlaska Airlines
6h 34mJFK-SFO
C$ 668
8/5Wed
multi-stopSun Country Air
13h 49mSFO-JFK
19/5Sun
multi-stopSun Country Air
26h 21mJFK-SFO
C$ 835
8/5Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 00mSFO-JFK
10/5Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
11h 31mJFK-SFO
C$ 1,003
6/5Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 21mSFO-JFK
9/5Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
12h 45mJFK-SFO
C$ 1,032

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

San Francisco - New York Flights

Departure:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Destination:

New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK)United States

Return flight deals:

New York John F Kennedy Airport - San Francisco

Cabin classes:

C$ 2,900
C$ 1,251

Browse origins:

  • Flights » 
  • San Francisco

Browse destinations:

  • Flights » 
  • Worldwide » 
  • New York » 
  • New York John F Kennedy Airport