San Francisco → New York
Compare flights from San Francisco Intl (SFO) to John F. Kennedy Intl (JFK). Run a search to see current fares from our booking partners, or set an alert and let us watch the price.
Arriving in New York
JFK is in southern Queens, roughly 25 km from Midtown, reached by AirTrain plus subway or rail in about an hour, or by taxi in 45–70 minutes depending on traffic. Newark is a similar distance from Manhattan and often cheaper to fly into from Europe.
Airlines serving New York include Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, KLM, Air France, British Airways, Emirates. Not every airline flies from San Francisco; search the route to see who currently does.
- Late January to early March and again in November are usually the cheapest windows from Europe.
- Compare all three New York-area airports — the same trip can cost noticeably less into Newark or LaGuardia.
- Peak summer and the Thanksgiving/Christmas period are the most expensive times to fly in.
San Francisco to New York: common questions
- How do I find cheap flights from San Francisco to New York?
- Search SFO to JFK on Flight Fare Tracker to compare current fares from our booking partners side by side, then book directly with the provider you choose.
- Which airports serve this route?
- This route departs from San Francisco Intl (SFO) in San Francisco, United States and arrives at John F. Kennedy Intl (JFK) in New York, United States.
- Is San Francisco to New York a domestic or international flight?
- It is a domestic flight within United States, so international passport control does not apply, although airline ID rules still do.
- Can I get notified when SFO–JFK fares drop?
- Yes. Create a free price alert with your target fare and we will email you when a matching fare appears.
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