Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to New York are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $461 and an overall rating of 7.9, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $484 and an overall rating of 7.8.

Question 2

How long does a flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Airport take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights take on average 5h 19m to travel the 2,578 miles between San Francisco and New York John F Kennedy Airport.

Question 3

How many flights are there between San Francisco and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 16 and 21 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 5h 41m. The most common departure time is 6:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 139 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 4

How many flights are there between San Francisco and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 16 and 21 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 5h 41m. The most common departure time is 6:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 139 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 5

What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport was $182 for a one-way ticket and $312 for a round-trip.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

No, a passport isn't needed to fly from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Airport. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

Question 7

Which airlines fly most frequently between San Francisco and New York John F Kennedy Airport?

Accepted Answer

San Francisco and New York John F Kennedy Airport are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Delta (44 flights per week), JetBlue (40 flights per week), and American Airlines (34 flights per week).

Question 8

Which airlines fly most frequently between San Francisco and New York John F Kennedy Airport?

Accepted Answer

San Francisco and New York John F Kennedy Airport are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Delta (44 flights per week), JetBlue (40 flights per week), and American Airlines (34 flights per week).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Airport, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from New York John F Kennedy Airport, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Airport, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from New York John F Kennedy Airport, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at New York John F Kennedy Airport, also known as New York John F Kennedy Intl.

Question 12

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 6:00 am and will be landing in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport at 2:38 pm.

Question 13

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport jets off at 11:59 pm and lands at 8:39 am.

Question 14

Which airlines fly non-stop between San Francisco and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 6 airlines that fly nonstop from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. They are: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Delta at $171 for a round-trip flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Hawaiian Airlines.

Question 15

Which airlines fly non-stop between San Francisco and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 6 airlines that fly nonstop from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. They are: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Delta at $171 for a round-trip flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Hawaiian Airlines.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Airport flight route: JetBlue, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, Lufthansa, and United Airlines.

Question 17

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Airport flight route.

Question 18

Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are nonstop flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Airport on a daily basis.

Question 20

How can I fly from SFO to JFK?

Accepted Answer

Alaska Airlines, jetBlue, American Airlines, and United Airlines operate non-stop flights from SFO to JFK throughout the day, every day. Alaska Airlines, jetBlue and American Airlines are among the carriers that operate one stop flights. These flights stop in cities such as Seattle (SEA), Boston (BOS), Portland (PDX) and Dallas (DFW).

Question 21

Is there a hotel in SFO where I can stay overnight before my flight?

Accepted Answer

No, there is no hotel in the airport. However, there are many hotels just outside the airport grounds that provide free shuttle services to the terminals. The Westin San Francisco Airport, The SFO Airport Hotel El Rancho Inn BW Signature Collection, and the Dylan Hotel at SFO are three such hotels.

Question 22

Does SFO provide a designated area where kids can play?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SFO has installed the Kids’ Spot, a play area that is interactive where children can not only play but also tire themselves out a bit before they get on their flight. There is an area where parents can sit and watch as their kids run, jump, and have fun. This Kids’ Spot is located in Terminal 2 near Gates D7 and D15. This area is open 24h a day, every day.

Question 23

How can I get transportation from JFK into Manhattan?

Accepted Answer

You can catch the AirTrain from your terminal at JFK and take it to Jamaica Station in New York. From there, you can transfer to the subway which will take you either to lower Manhattan or midtown Manhattan. Or at Jamaica, if you want to get to Penn Station, you can transfer to the LIRR, which is the Long Island Railroad. From JFK, you can also take a cab, but it will be more expensive, sometimes in the neighborhood of $90.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost $327 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $566 and $523 respectively.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost $327 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $566 and $523 respectively.

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

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 San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Airport.

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

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 San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

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 San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and JFK can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

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 San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 30

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $147.

Question 31

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

Accepted Answer

Atlanta (ATL) is the top choice – 54% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Airport picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 32

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Detroit (DTW) often has the shortest layovers from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Airport, with an average of 0h 46m.

Question 33

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Detroit (DTW) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 7h 14m.

Question 34

How often are flights from San Francisco to New York delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between San Francisco and New York historically see delays in approximately 14% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 181 minutes.

Question 35

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Alaska Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 12% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 36

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Monday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 37

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 38

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 39

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 40

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Airport were found on Frontier ($313) and Alaska Airlines ($328).

Question 41

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Airport were found on Frontier ($313) and Alaska Airlines ($328).

Question 42

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Question 43

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Question 44

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

Accepted Answer

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 $498 on average.

Question 45

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

Accepted Answer

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 $498 on average.

Question 46

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from San Francisco usually cost between $346 and $555 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $312 on Multiple Airlines (Sep 12-Sep 16).

Question 47

What are the most popular airlines flying to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is JetBlue, followed by Alaska Airlines and Delta.

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