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

• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

Only JetBlue operates flights between Sacramento and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

Flights from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport usually depart from Sacramento Intl (SMF) and arrive at New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

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

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

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $265 round-trip via Charlotte Douglas (CLT), compared to $429 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $49–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

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

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 28% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) - 12% of one-stop connections

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 24%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $373 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $488: a $115 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Some of the most popular sights in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are Times Square, New York City Center and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 11:35 pm and lands at 5:00 am
• Latest: departs at 11:38 pm and lands at 5:03 am.

The flight takes about 5h 25m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 40% above the route average of $422. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 5h 25m, covering 2,513 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.

One-way fares from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $188, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 47m, compared with 7h 54m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and 8h 02m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

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

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $21 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Round-trip flights from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport range from $348 to $520, with an average of $422 over the past 12 months. Anything below $348 counts as a good deal.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.