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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 12:38 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:45 pm and lands at 4:23 am.

The flight takes about 6h 38m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco takes 6h 38m, covering 2,578 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco range from $327 to $592, with an average of $448 over the past 12 months. Anything below $327 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 30% above the $448 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $205 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $455 for nonstop.

American Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while JetBlue has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco flights are:

• American Airlines: 82% on time
• JetBlue: 80% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 79% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 79% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321 (sharklets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco flights, with 53% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 26%, afternoon flights for 16%, and night flights for 5%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $366 to $2,766. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco flights:

• JetBlue
• Alaska Airlines
• Delta
• American Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $196, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco usually depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 56m.

One-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 53% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $416 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $550, a difference of $134.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and San Francisco. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• JetBlue
• American Airlines
• Alaska Airlines

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 37m, compared with 8h 45m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 8h 50m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

San Francisco is 3 hours behind New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco flights:

• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

There is a food court in Terminal 1 with a McDonald's, a pizzeria, and a Chinese restaurant. In Terminal 5, there is a food hall with a Caribbean restaurant, a burger joint, and a cheesesteak eatery. There are also food courts in Terminal 7 and Terminal 8. Near these terminals, you can grab a quick bite at the donut shop or a meal at a sit-down steakhouse.

Once you've collected your bags in baggage claim, follow the signs to the ground transportation area. At this airport level, you can catch BART, a rail system that goes from the airport to both downtown San Francisco and downtown Oakland. You can also access a commuter rail and public bus that goes into the city.

Because of heavy traffic, passengers cannot be dropped off at the terminal (unless you are disabled). Instead, passengers should be dropped off in the Kiss & Fly parking lot at the JFK AirTrain Boulevard Station. Once you have your bags and say goodbye, simply hop on the AirTrain to get to your departing gate.

There are several ATMs around JFK. This includes Terminal 1 (close to the food court), 2, 4 (in the retail hall), 5, and 7 (by the food court). At the San Francisco Airport, there are ATMs in Terminal 3 near the baggage claim area.