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$148 Find Cheap Flights from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Airport

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Sacramento to John F Kennedy Intl departing on 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
$257
Overall average: $296
American Airlines
Tue 1/6Sat 1/10
SMF - JFK • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$297
JetBlue
Mon 5/11Thu 5/14
SMF - JFK • Non-stop
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For quick access to Terminal B at SMF, park on level 3.
Avoid traffic by using the AirTrain to JFK terminals.
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Cheapest • from $261 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to John F Kennedy Intl (SMF-JFK)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sacramento to John F Kennedy Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Sacramento to John F Kennedy Intl

Tue, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 10
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:00 pm
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JFK
8h 00m1 stop
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2:44 pm - 8:47 pm
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SMF
9h 03m1 stop
$257American Airlines
Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 18
Frontier Logo
11:45 am - 6:30 am
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JFK
15h 45m2 stops
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4:24 pm - 10:50 am
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SMF
21h 26m1 stop
$260Frontier
Sun, Feb 1 - Wed, Feb 4
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:59 pm - 3:18 pm
SMF
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JFK
21h 19m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:23 pm - 10:58 pm
JFK
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SMF
9h 35m1 stop
$261Alaska Airlines
Thu, Jan 15 - Wed, Jan 21
Delta Logo
1:05 pm - 11:57 pm
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7h 52m1 stop
Delta Logo
3:20 pm - 11:16 pm
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SMF
10h 56m1 stop
$262Delta
Sun, Jan 18 - Sun, Jan 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 6:30 am
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11h 10m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 2:05 pm
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10h 05m1 stop
$265Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 5 - Thu, Jan 8
Frontier Logo
12:52 pm - 11:52 am
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JFK
20h 00m1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:59 am - 9:42 am
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SMF
28h 43m1 stop
$266Frontier
Thu, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 2
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:59 pm - 3:18 pm
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JFK
21h 19m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 2:05 pm
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10h 05m1 stop
$267Alaska Airlines
Mon, Jan 5 - Sat, Jan 10
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6:16 pm - 12:59 am
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27h 43m2 stops
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11:00 am - 11:07 am
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27h 07m1 stop
$269Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 5 - Tue, Jan 13
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6:16 pm - 5:29 am
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8h 13m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 2:05 pm
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10h 05m1 stop
$270Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 12
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 10:52 pm
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10h 52m1 stop
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7:00 am - 2:05 pm
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10h 05m1 stop
$271Hawaiian Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sacramento to John F Kennedy Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sacramento to John F Kennedy Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to New York John F Kennedy Airport on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost $296 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $577 and $456 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $331 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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For quick access to Terminal B at SMF, park on level 3 of lot #3 for a direct skybridge connection.

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Avoid traffic by using the AirTrain from Lefferts Boulevard to JFK terminals, saving time and stress.

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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$148
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 18% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
Flight from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Airport

When to book flights from Sacramento to John F Kennedy Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sacramento to John F Kennedy Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport was $148 for a one-way ticket and $257 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sacramento and New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    Sacramento and New York John F Kennedy Airport are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Sacramento from Sacramento Intl and will be arriving at New York John F Kennedy Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    JetBlue, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Sacramento and New York John F Kennedy Airport, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sacramento to New York, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to New York are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $426 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $425 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York John F Kennedy Airport from Sacramento is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New York John F Kennedy Airport with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento and JFK can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New York John F Kennedy Airport from Sacramento up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sacramento to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $164 or less one-way and $312 or less round-trip.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Sacramento to John F Kennedy Intl

 
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11465 reviews
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Poor. They should have given me a row with more room and instead they put me in a middle seat with two strangers next to me

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Dec 2025
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Poor. They should have given me a row with more room and instead they put me in a middle seat with two strangers next to me

I truly appreciated the kindness and attentiveness of the staff and flight attendants. They did their best to be prompt with departure times to San Diego and back to New York! Alaska Airlines ... you are awesome!!

Very mediocre, and disappointing for the price of the ticket

On time boarding, take off and landing. Will fly again with Alaska Airlines.

set room is an issue and I am not obese.

Terrible. After boarding we sat on the runway for 1.5 hours "25th in line to take off" ... Alaska Air is on 7th terminal , far away from rest of airport

Better sinage at check-in counter on lines for baggage check in and boarding pass check in, specfically at JFK. It was a mess to figure and wasted a lot of people's time.

My flight wait is 3 hours delayed due to Unknown reason. We waited a very long time in the tarmac. Our flight 24 was scheduled @ 7, therefore we left my house at 330 to park our car. We were at the gate @ 530, then we were told at 6a that it will be late , we boarded at 930 but did not take off until 1015. Therefore my arranged pick up in JFK was cancelled because of no show. Before all these I got an email offers of changing my flight to a different date which I took a day earlier. I will never again take Alaska Airlines, very Inefficient and Disappointing.

Had to pay $8 for internet wasnt cool, no tv’s, had to use phone to watch movies, no food choices seemed available unless u ordered in advance maybe I'm wrong about that but seemed that way, no snacks were served. Seemed a very bare bones flight. But it was on time and safe so that was good

The flight was very smooth. The crew was very friendly.

The food is terrible. The staff is wonderful. Comfort is good.

For some reason, I couldn't choose my seat. The airline gave me a seat when I got there. Not happy about that. Otherwise, everything else was great!

One of the best airlines that I flew on, the flight attendants were very attentive and professional.

the over had ligth did not work'd for the all way

Seats comfortable, service and food very mediocre, staff not very attentive, worse than many other our flights with Delta.

Overall good experience; however, there was one flight attendant who was rather rough compared to everyone else. Everything else was good: entertainment, food. Delta keeps on delivering! Thank you!

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Crew blocked exits to front of ship with galley carts. Also split five person family apart on international flight without fixing.

On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

De planning was an absolute mess. We were never told that we weren’t at the gate and that we had to go down unstable stairs and then hop on a bus. People were falling, we couldn’t tell who was in charge. Overall terrible communication that ended up leaving a bad impression at the very end of the experience.

Gate was overcrowded. Gate agents performed very well. Flight crew was top notch! Efficient & professional & courteous. Both meals not thermalized well. Dinner main dish was actually cold in the center. Almost inedible. Breakfast sandwich was lukewarm.

RIC Staff was not enough. Elderly passengers had to wait 30 minutes to deplane, so we could board and still had to walk as no chairs were provided. And, passenger in front of my seat assignment rammed seat against my legs entire flight time. Was mildly bruised and left thigh still sore.

Overall, an average flight; food options were not the best, and there were bugs on the plane.

There was no TV's on the plane? I tried to activated the WiFi multiple times before the plane took off but it wasn't work well.

Air Marco’s fleet of airplanes are old and pathetic. The seats are torn and stained. The monitors don’t work properly. If this wasn’t a business trip and I had control of booking the flight, I would not travel on this carrier.

Good service, friendly staff. Food was average for airlines and the seats were small.

Pathetic check in experience once again. Not enough staff scheduled at bag drop or for special assistance at LHR. Really need to rethink the whole self check in procedure. The crew was good. A very decent selection of special meals in this leg as compared to the JFK-LHR leg.

Flight was cancelled 3 hrs AFTER etd. Thetefore Missed connection from JFK to New Zealand . No accommodation provided… This cost ne aporox 1000 USD in extra expenses and turned whst should have been a 24 hr trip ftom Boston - New Zealand into a VERY expensive , late 70+ hr nightmare … Complete nonsense!!!

Overall fine, but the delay was annoying and the reasons for the delay were not communicated. The crew on board were phenomenal!

Whenever a passenger purchase a ticket his advantage number should automatically to his information. It's not everyone remember the number. You request for your number and American airline agent say they will email it....and they never email anything and you loose your mileage just because you don't remember your number. It should automatically go your information and associate with your email account at all times

The ride share experience in JFK is terrible. After traveling on a flight, then you need to take a subway to the last stop to get an uber or lyft. Unacceptable. Bad job JetBlue for permitting JFK and Port Authority to do this to your passengers.

Four plus hour flight delay in New York caused us to take off after 11:30pm. We didn’t arrive at our hotel until five hours after check in. Started the trip off feeling exhausted.

I don’t usually fly budget airlines or airlines in the United States. It was as good as any other airline. The seats are comfortable and the airline attendants are not rude & surly. Very nice flight (s).

They have the most inexperienced / rude flight staff I’ve encountered

I paid extra for a seat closer to the front. The TV didn’t work at all for the entire flight. Would have been nice to know before I purchased an “upgraded “ seat

Too many long delays with JetBlue. Worst major airline that serves JFK but unfortunately I keep going back because of the prices.

flight cancelled after 2 delays. left us sitting in JFK at 1am. no customer service to assist rebooking.

To not have food or proper snacks on a 5 hour flight was the worst.

Ground crew gave me interference about carrying a laptop and a small shoulder bag, even though I told them I traveled with them all the time. I then placed my laptop bag in my carryon and took out a medical device, and ground crew still tried to give interference. I had to remind them that medical devices don't count towards luggage limits. It was quite annoying and unne

The gate and ground staff were excellent, friendly, went out of their way to acknowledge my Mosaic status. The plane was an older Airbus, so the seats were a little worn. The in flight attendant was not very nice, and seemed to be annoyed to be at work or be on this flight. Flight was fast and we landed early and pilots kept us informed.

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

This airline sucks. They offer low rates then charge you for everything, the app does not work well, the seats are the most uncomfortable. Maintenance issues on the flight, and you still have to sit through their credit card commercials. People are nice enough but does not make up for overall poor experience.

Disaster. They lied every step of the way. We ended up being delayed due to crew and then allegedly abandoned the flight because of a curfew at LGA. No rebooking to LGA at any reasonable time. No hotel. No meal vouchers. Had to sleep in the airport and fly to Newark instead. Will never fly Frontier again.

My first flight was delayed 5 hours. The 2nd flight was canceled til the next day and the never even tried to compensate for it. Worse I was delayed again on the flight the rebooked me on.

Cancelled flight after I arrived at airport after 75 min drive and parking. Next flight was 4 days in the future. Had to scramble and buy a much more expensive flight on another carrier.

I liked the turn-style feature at gate 209B at LAX. Very efficient process. The gate staff also made several, clearly directed announcements so I felt very informed.

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

I guess you get what you pay for. The seats are very uncomfortable and very little space. The snacks were pricey.

Frontier had yet another flight cancellation. Have never made a complete round trip with this airline without at least one leg getting cancelled. Miserable flights - dirty, uncomfortable planes that apparently always have issues since I've had multiple delays and cancellations with them.

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