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C$ 279 Find Cheap Flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco – Compare and Save

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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 455
Typical prices: C$ 391-C$ 824
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Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 279
Typical prices: C$ 310-C$ 609
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Fri 21/8
JFK - SFO • Direct
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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 round-trip 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco

Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 4 Nov
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6:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
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6h 30mdirect
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12:15 p.m. - 8:44 p.m.
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5h 29mdirect
C$ 455JetBlue
Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 7 Nov
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7:35 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.
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6h 30mdirect
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2:50 p.m. - 11:11 p.m.
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5h 21mdirect
C$ 455JetBlue
Fri, 30 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
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7:35 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.
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6h 30mdirect
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2:35 p.m. - 10:56 p.m.
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5h 21mdirect
C$ 455JetBlue
Sat, 16 Jan - Sat, 16 Jan
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1:35 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
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SFO
6h 40mdirect
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8:37 p.m. - 5:03 a.m.
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5h 26mdirect
C$ 455JetBlue
Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
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7:35 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.
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6h 30mdirect
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2:50 p.m. - 11:11 p.m.
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5h 21mdirect
C$ 455JetBlue
Sun, 17 Jan - Sun, 17 Jan
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1:35 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
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6h 40mdirect
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8:37 p.m. - 5:03 a.m.
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5h 26mdirect
C$ 455JetBlue
Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 3 Nov
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7:35 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.
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6h 30mdirect
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2:35 p.m. - 10:56 p.m.
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5h 21mdirect
C$ 455JetBlue
Thu, 10 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep
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6:59 p.m. - 10:19 p.m.
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6h 20mdirect
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7:08 a.m. - 10:59 p.m.
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12h 51m
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C$ 459Alaska Airlines
Tue, 15 Dec - Tue, 15 Dec
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10:00 a.m. - 1:44 p.m.
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6h 44mdirect
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9:30 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.
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5h 30mdirect
C$ 462JetBlue
Fri, 11 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
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6:59 p.m. - 10:19 p.m.
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6h 20mdirect
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10:33 p.m. - 7:19 a.m.
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5h 46mdirect
C$ 490Alaska Airlines
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco departing in November.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to San Francisco from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport usually cost between C$ 480 and C$ 821 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 455 on JetBlue (4 Nov–4 Nov).

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.

For New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from San Francisco back to New York John F Kennedy Airport, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

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 C$ 429 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 756 and C$ 731 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at C$ 500 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 40% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco

 
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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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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 
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
JFK
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SFO
Jun 2026
Expect to leave for JFK 3 hrs prior to flight if traveling by car from Upper West Side. You will want to arrive 1.5 H prior to departure
BeverlyFlew with JetBlue
JFK
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SFO
Dec 2025
Wear support socks which helps when you sit for a long time.
LuisFlew with Delta
JFK
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SFO
Mar 2025
It’s a long flight, come prepared to either watch movies, read or sleep.
JulieFlew with Alaska Airlines
JFK
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Oct 2024
Leave early. JFK can be messy. I couldn’t find healthy food choices so eat before you arrive.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
JFK
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SFO
Jun 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 Airlines
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May 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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco was C$ 279 for a one-way ticket and C$ 455 for a round-trip.

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

    JetBlue, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Japan Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco flight route.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 round-trip 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 C$ 238 or less one-way.

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

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco.
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New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco

Monday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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Thursday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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Friday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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Saturday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Monday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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Tuesday

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Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top airline flying 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.
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JetBlueOverall score based on 3029 reviews
7.2Entertainment
6.6Food
7.3Boarding
7.5Comfort
7.9Crew
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Everything was good except checking bags . I had paid for two bags but it didn’t show so we had to do it again while people waited and we were struggling to get to our flight

8.0 ExcellentEric, Jul 2026
JFK - SFO
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Everything was good except checking bags . I had paid for two bags but it didn’t show so we had to do it again while people waited and we were struggling to get to our flight

Flight delayed 4 times on a non-stop from BOS to SFO. Then when landed in SFO had to wait for 30 mins for a gate AT 3:30AM.

The security line at JFK was one of the longest I’ve ever experienced - probably 45 minutes. I don’t know if JetBlue has control over it, but it detracted from the overall experience. Entertainment had good options, but the volume control was a bit small to tap on and the screen had a fair amount of interference blips. Clearer picture would have been better.

Kayak sucked. You gave me a confirmation number that was not useable by the jet blue system. Nor did you send any check in emails. I’ll not be using your site again. Nice work.

Crew were fantastic and so catering and wonderful! Full score for the entire crew!

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.

It took an hour to get my bag after landing. Not exaggerating

I had a horrible experience with TSA at the airport. I had to go through TSA several times as there was some issue each time with a piece if clothing I had on. It was so busy & chaotic that I ended up forgetting my Apple laptop at TSA. It’s been days & I can’t get through to anyone to get useful info on how to get it back. I’m very angry because contacting lost & found shouldn’t be this difficult. Employees should know what is going on at their place of work. It seems no one knows as everyone’s answers are contradictory, or you can’t speak directly to anyone as the calls are automated. Very upsetting.

Everything was good instead change the gates! I missed my first flight because it was changed the gate and I didn’t know!

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