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Flight deals from New York John F. Kennedy to San Francisco International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to San Francisco International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Francisco.$315 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 May, returning Tue, 3 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 28 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $315, select.
San Francisco.$330 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Jun, returning Sun, 31 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 7 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $330, select.
San Francisco.$330 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Sep, returning Tue, 30 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 23 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $330, select.
San Francisco.$340 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Oct, returning Sat, 11 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 11 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $340, select.
San Francisco.$345 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 May, returning Sat, 31 May.Return flight with jetBlue.Outbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 29 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 31 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $345, select.
San Francisco.$357 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 Aug, returning Thu, 14 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 8 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 14 Aug, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $357, select.
San Francisco.$360 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Jun, returning Tue, 17 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 10 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 17 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $360, select.
San Francisco.$362 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Jul, returning Thu, 10 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 3 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 10 Jul, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $362, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to San Francisco International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to San Francisco International flights are currently cheapest in September.
May
from $345
Jun
from $360
Jul
from $362
Aug
from $357
Sep
from $330
Oct
from $340
Nov
from $375
Dec
from $467
Jan
from $462
Feb
from $628
Mar
from $466
Apr
from $467

Direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy to San Francisco International

New York John F. Kennedy to San Francisco International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York John F. Kennedy to San Francisco below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Francisco International.

New York to San Francisco: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$315
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time6 hrs, 39 mins
Most popular airlineHawaiian Airlines
Average flights per week833

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to San Francisco International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to San Francisco International is $315. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
6 hours and 39 minutes is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to San Francisco International.
Hawaiian Airlines, LATAM Airlines and Qatar Airways fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to San Francisco International.
As of May 2025, there are 833 flights per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to San Francisco International.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to San Francisco International is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to San Francisco International Airport on Wednesday, 28 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 39 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Francisco International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Francisco is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Frontier Airlines and jetBlue offer the cheapest flight tickets to San Francisco International.

Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know

  • Around 6 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.

  • San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, making San Francisco three hours behind New York.

  • Every week, there are 153 John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board early, pick the 05:59 American Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 22:10 with JetBlue Airways.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your JFK to SFO flight.

  • Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • A variety of airlines operate direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, so jetting off to San Francisco (and then exploring more of United States!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:

  • The majority of travellers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.

  • With an impressive 84.69% of services landing on schedule, American Airlines has the best on-time record for JFK to SFO flights.

  • We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between JFK and SFO include:

    • Salt Lake City International Airport

    • Denver International Airport

    • Los Angeles International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • $159 is currently the lowest price for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $315. These prices can change based on demand.

  • Score cheap tickets from JFK to SFO by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from JFK to SFO.

  • Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • JFK is located at JFK Airport.

  • Of all flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • To reach John F. Kennedy International Airport from central New York, it takes around 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.

  • Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near JFK. Whether you've booked an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:

Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of San Francisco. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.

  • It'll take around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to San Francisco in February.

  • Lock in your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you want to visit San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JFK to SFO sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United States

  • You've done San Francisco, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Journey about 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to check off its leading attractions. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • If you're interested in discovering another major destination in United States, head for Fresno, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden are among the biggest draws.

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