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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £237. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

New York.£104 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Nov.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £104, select.

New York.£104 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Jul.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £104, select.

New York.£104 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Aug.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £104, select.

New York.£105 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep.One-way flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £105, select.

New York.£105 per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Mar.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 31 Mar, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £105, select.

New York.£106 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct.One-way flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £106, select.

New York.£106 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Dec.One-way flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £106, select.

New York.£106 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Apr.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 9 Apr, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £106, select.

New York.£107 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Feb.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £107, select.

New York.£107 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 Jan.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £107, select.

New York.£123 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Jun.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £123, select.

New York.£156 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £156, select.

New York.£162 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 May.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 29 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £162, select.

New York.£212 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 May.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 27 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £212, select.

New York.£1,366 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 May.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 2 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,366, select.

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

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to New York John F. Kennedy flights are currently cheapest in July.

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

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San Francisco to New York: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£104
Cheapest month to fly	July
Average flight time	5 hrs, 40 mins
Most popular airline	Etihad Airways
Average flights per week	901

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

How much are return flights from San Francisco International to New York John F. Kennedy?

The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to New York John F. Kennedy is £203. 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.

How long does it take to fly from San Francisco International to New York John F. Kennedy?

5 hours and 40 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to New York John F. Kennedy.

Which airlines fly direct from San Francisco International to New York John F. Kennedy?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and LATAM Airlines fly direct from San Francisco International to New York John F. Kennedy.

How many flights are there a week from San Francisco International to New York John F. Kennedy?

As of May 2026, there are 901 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to New York John F. Kennedy.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco International to New York John F. Kennedy?

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to New York John F. Kennedy is usually August.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport on Wednesday, 5 August 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 40 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to New York John F. Kennedy?

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 New York John F. Kennedy 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.

When is the best time to book flights to New York?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to New York is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco International Airport to New York John F. Kennedy with?

Currently, jetBlue offers the cheapest flight tickets to New York John F. Kennedy.

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

Book a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in New York is UTC-4, which is three hours ahead of San Francisco.
Each week, there are 145 San Francisco International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board early, go for the 05:50 JetBlue Airways flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 23:59 with JetBlue Airways.
Your SFO to JFK flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. When you're ready to start your New York holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of United States:
American Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
JetBlue Airways is the most punctual carrier that offers SFO to JFK flights. An impressive 86.03% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SFO and JFK:
- Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
- Denver International Airport
- Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)

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

£104 is currently the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight. A return flight starts from £203. These prices can change based on demand.
Score cheap tickets from SFO to JFK by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SFO to JFK.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

77.36% of flights departing from San Francisco International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 13 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near SFO:

Arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

If you're getting in on a late San Francisco International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near JFK:
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Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from John F. Kennedy International Airport about two weeks before your departure date.

Getting from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York

The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
John F. Kennedy International Airport is roughly 30 miles from the centre of New York. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 20 minutes.

When to fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to New York. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in New York is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SFO to JFK sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United States

You've done New York, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Travel around 80 miles south-west to Philadelphia to tick off its leading sights. From Liberty Bell to Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 190 miles north-east of New York, Boston is another favourite stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.