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Cheapest round-trip
$287
Typical prices: $423-$276
Delta
Mon 8/24Thu 8/27
SJC - JFK • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$160
Typical prices: $179-$288
Alaska Airlines
Wed 10/7
SJC - JFK • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $287 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $254 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 26m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Jose to John F Kennedy Intl (SJC-JFK)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Jose 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 San Jose to John F Kennedy Intl

Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Aug 27
Delta Logo
10:20 pm - 11:59 am
SJC
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JFK
10h 39m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:00 am - 3:50 pm
JFK
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SJC
7h 50m
1 stop
$287Delta
Fri, Aug 28 - Wed, Sep 2
American Airlines Logo
12:42 pm - 11:58 pm
SJC
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JFK
8h 16m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 12:04 pm
JFK
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SJC
7h 49m
1 stop
$288American Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Wed, Sep 2
Delta Logo
7:11 pm - 6:18 am
SJC
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JFK
8h 07m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:00 am - 3:50 pm
JFK
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SJC
7h 50m
1 stop
$296Delta
Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Aug 26
American Airlines Logo
12:42 pm - 11:58 pm
SJC
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JFK
8h 16m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 12:04 pm
JFK
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SJC
7h 49m
1 stop
$310American Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:29 am - 10:59 pm
SJC
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JFK
12h 30m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:01 pm - 10:57 pm
JFK
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SJC
9h 56m
1 stop
$311Alaska Airlines
Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 18
Delta Logo
6:12 pm - 5:15 am
SJC
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JFK
8h 03m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:40 pm - 11:44 pm
JFK
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SJC
8h 04m
1 stop
$312Delta
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:00 pm
SJC
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JFK
11h 00m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:59 am - 1:38 pm
JFK
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SJC
8h 39m
1 stop
$315American Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Mon, Aug 31
Delta Logo
12:37 pm - 1:14 am
SJC
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JFK
9h 37m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 12:54 pm
JFK
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SJC
9h 54m
1 stop
$327Delta
Sat, Aug 8 - Tue, Aug 11
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:30 pm
SJC
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JFK
9h 30m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:55 pm - 6:30 pm
JFK
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SJC
8h 35m
1 stop
$333American Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 6:01 am
SJC
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JFK
12h 21m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:29 pm - 9:02 am
JFK
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SJC
18h 33m
1 stop
$335Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Jose to John F Kennedy Intl flights

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

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Jose, California to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport departing in August.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose 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 San Jose 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 San Jose to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost $277 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $618 and $602 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Jose 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 San Jose 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 San Jose to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 48% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$160
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 38% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 34% lower on average.
Flight from San Jose to New York John F Kennedy Airport

When to book flights from San Jose to John F Kennedy Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Jose to John F Kennedy Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking San Jose to New York John F Kennedy Airport flights

  • Which airline lounges are available JFK?

    Before arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport, confirm your airline has a lounge at the airport. Every terminal has various airline lounges: terminal 1 has Casa Alitalia New York, Lufthansa Senator Lounge, and Korean Air KAL First Class Lounge. Terminals 2 and 4 have Delta Sky Club, and terminal 5 has a JetBlue Rooftop Terrace and Aer Lingus Lounge. Terminal 7 has British Airways Concorde Room, British Airways Galleries Lounge, and British Airways First Lounge.

  • Which relaxation services are available at JFK?

    John F Kennedy International Airport offers relaxation services, including showers and spa services. Several lounges offer showers, including Delta Club Lounges found in terminals 2 and 4, Wingtips Lounge in terminal 4 American Airlines and Admiral Club in terminal 8. In addition, spa services are available at BeRelax across gates 6 and 7 of terminal 5 and XpresSpa near gates 3 and 6 of terminal 1.

  • Where can you spend the night near San Jose Airport?

    Those with an early morning flight at San Jose Airport should consider staying at nearby hotels. Some hotels near the airport offer complimentary shuttle services and are located within a 5 minutes drive from the airport. They include Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Airport, Springhill Suites by Marriott San Jose Airport, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Jose Airport, Sonesta Select San Jose Airport, and DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose.

  • Who can access the military lounge in San Jose Airport?

    If you are a military officer traveling on orders at San Jose Airport, ensure you arrange with your airline so you can access the military lounge. The lounge includes comfortable seats, complimentary snacks and beverages, working desks, charging stations, a TV and books. In addition, the lounge is near the US and California flags, between the terminals.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Jose to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport was $160 for a one-way ticket and $287 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Jose 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 aircraft models fly most regularly from San Jose to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San Jose 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 San Jose to New York, Delta or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Jose to New York are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $424 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $407 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Jose 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 San Jose 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 San Jose 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 San Jose 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 San Jose 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 San Jose with another airline. Booking your flights between San Jose 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 San Jose 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 San Jose 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 San Jose to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

  • Business travelers at San Jose Airport (SJC) should take advantage of the Club at SJC. This lounge offers business travelers a working space, high-speed internet, and complimentary snacks. Passengers can also take in the views of the mountains and tarmac from the large windows.
  • Mothers who want a private place to nurse, breastfeed, and breast pump at San Jose Airport should use the available nursing rooms. The rooms feature comfortable seats, power outlets and changing tables. They are located near gate 8 of terminal A and near gates 18, 21, 24 and 26 of terminal B.
  • Passengers with a priority pass at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) can access the Air India Maharaja Lounge. The lounge is located next to gate 5, airside of terminal 4. In addition, a walk-in is available if there is space.
  • The Alaska Airlines membership program members can take advantage of the Alaska Club on arrival at John F Kennedy International Airport. Enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages, stay connected to the internet, relax in the comfortable seats or catch up with the latest news. The lounge also allows other passengers to access the lounge when available.
  • If you need any assistance at San Jose Airport, visit the information desks in the baggage claim areas, landside of the two terminals. Additionally, some robots can be of help. On the airside at 11, you will find Norma, Amelia at 21 and Piper at 25.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from San Jose to John F Kennedy Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Jose to New York. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Jose to John F Kennedy Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12524 reviews
7.1Food
7.0Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
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Alaska airlines agent helped me greatly to reschedule my flight. The flight was also very comfortable and the flight attendants were very friendly.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2026
SEA - JFK
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Alaska airlines agent helped me greatly to reschedule my flight. The flight was also very comfortable and the flight attendants were very friendly.

More efficient with checking lines and boarding/checking bags when needed.

A TV Screen and movies would have been a great addition. The Alaska Terminal at JFK is TOO BIG!!! You need to go up and down 3 escalators to get to your gate and to baggage claim -- and all this while you are carrying your backpack, other bags, etc. I don't know what they were thinking. You can easily miss a flight if you don't add in at least 30 minuites to get to a gate.

No complimentary snacks or food. Had to buy drinks and food.

The final trip home wasn’t as bad as the trip there. Even with the paid upgrade the comfort level was mediocre at best.

in-flight wifi was not working well. also the cabin temperature was a bit hot.

The plane was dirty, the seats were tiny, wasnt my favorite airline tbh

It wasn’t great. Your app is not user friendly unless you sign up for those points. It tries to force you and won’t show you flight/trip info until you sign up. You have to somehow get into get your boarding pass because your kiosks don’t offer boarding pass information only bag check. It was not helpful or user friendly. The app is useless unless you sign up for your rewards program. My daughters info was missing even though I checked us in we had to get out of security and go back to a ticket window the woman told us that it sometimes populates incorrectly so it didn’t have her information. It populated incorrect birth date. She said this is common. Luckily we were at Palm Springs and not JFK where leaving the giant security line would have been a much bigger problem. I will avoid your airline in the future if it’s possible. Also no food availability except dry snack boxes.

Was late but $50 voucher was great benefit of the summit card.

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

Be on time? When not on time a circling for over an hour offer more than 1 bag of chips to the passengers? It was a 7 hour flight by the time we got done.

The seats were really comfortable. Flight crew were friendly with passengers. Overall was a great flight.

Great crew, flight on time, luggage pick up a breeze

Was on time, normal boarding. The worst flight attendents and service I ever seen,, can't believe Delta can have such service. Bathroom was dirty and no toilet paper, paper towels and used toilet paper all over the floor, when I tried to tell flight attendant she didn't even let me to finish and turn around. Very rude. Wi fi didn't work.

Flight was delayed. Then eventually cancelled. The female staff that was announcing overhead was unprofessional. She was telling everyone that the company is not going to give any money for taxi, hotel etc. then eventually the flight was cancelled.

Seats were comfortable, 8 hours. One flight attendant was not appropriate in his verbal response: "Please, DON'T touch me.", after being tapped near his elbow after being made unaware he skipped serving me & had passed further down the aisle.

The baggage belt was not updated on the Delta App and was displayed on the wrong belt board. Was not expecting this to happen.

Landed without a gate ready. Plane is extremely old and dirty.

Wonderful crew, great movie selection and good food. I prefer Airbus to Boeing, much more comfortable

Got to fly my favorite plane, the Boeing 767-400ER, to Milan. The soft blush pink mood lighting during meal service was very beautiful and gorgeous. The service was top-notch, and our flights were on time. I highly recommend Delta.

Agency very bad had to cancelled my booking too many changes in the flight changed my flight to 1 week

The middles seats on the 777 airplane are very small. I am only five feet tall and my knees were touching the seat in front of me and the is no leg room if you have a person item under the seat. The food was horrible, spicy sauces, tasteless bread, and wilted/brown lettuce. Keep it simple. The staff was mediocre., one minute loud and chastising, and the other friendly. We liked how clear and easy to understand the entry process in to the US was.

Our flight from JFK to Madrid was delayed. We had to go from one side of the Madrid airport (Terminal 4s to the far end of terminal 4 - Gate K98) to our gate in less than 30 minutes. Put passport control and security/baggage check and that’s very hard unless you’re Usain Bolt. I called Iberia Airlines and the telephone customer service told me that I was going to have to pay to re-book. Luckily the help desk in the airport (who was dealing with dozens of people from the same JFK-Madrid flight) did not charge us extra to reschedule to a flight 8 hours later. They also gave us a voucher for breakfast and lunch. Glad the actual person at the airport had some actual sense.

Our flight was repeatedly delayed for maintenance problems: scheduled for 9.30am, eventually delayed to 7pm! Very very inconvenient! AA should have provided a substitute plane much earlier.. On the other hand, Customer Service crew in Charlotte helped us to reach NY (LGA) by late afternoon. Thank you Patricia!! The actual flight was quick and very comfortable. As always a. excellent, professional crew. [no food on a a short hop).

The flight was peaceful, just s slight turbulence, pilots and crews were all nice and made a great job! Arrived safely in the Philippines. Thank you ya’ll!

Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

This short sector between Miami and JFK was undertaken purely for business purposes, with efficiency as the primary objective rather than a full inflight experience. Overall, the journey met its intended purpose; however, the ground experience at Miami stood out significantly. During check-in, I was unable to link my frequent flyer details from Qatar Airways (oneworld alliance) through either the self-service kiosk or web check-in. The situation was handled exceptionally well by the check-in agent, who demonstrated remarkable ownership. She coordinated across multiple counters, ensured my frequent flyer number was correctly reflected, reissued the boarding pass, and confirmed that mileage accrual would be recognized. Additionally, she ensured the boarding pass reflected priority status, enabling a seamless priority check-in experience without delays. This level of proactive service was both commendable and impactful. Boarding and the inflight experience, operated by American Airlines under a codeshare arrangement, were efficient but largely transactional. While operational delivery was smooth, there was no visible recognition of oneworld frequent flyer status onboard. In comparison to the consistently personalized engagement typically experienced with Qatar Airways, this absence was noticeable—though understandably a potential limitation of codeshare alignment rather than a direct service shortfall. In summary, while the flight itself fulfilled its operational intent, the exceptional professionalism and commitment demonstrated at the Miami check-in counter was the defining highlight of this journey. Greater consistency in elite recognition across partner airlines would further enhance the overall experience.

A chaotic and uncomfortable experience from start to finish. The boarding process was a disaster; despite group numbers, it was a free-for-all that the staff failed to manage (especially after group 5). Once on board, the "entertainment" was non-existent. There are no seatback screens, and the mobile app selection is incredibly thin. The hardware is severely dated. My seat had zero cushioning left—it felt like sitting on a hard board for the entire flight—and the legroom was cramped. To make matters worse, the bathroom was repulsive, with toilet paper, soiled paper towels and liquid/pee all over the floor. When I did interact with the crew, they provided the absolute bare minimum and made me feel like an inconvenience for asking for anything. Avoid this flight if you can.

We left at 1030 am pacific from LA and supposed to land at 7 pm Eastern in NY. They made a detour, stopped in Philadelphia and didn’t land till 1130 PM Eastern!!! Worst flight experience with no pilot communication with no explanation as to what was going on. Everyone was very frustrated to say the least.

Found that the plane used for this short flight is smaller and therefore the seats are really squeezed tight.

They lost my luggage and refuse to help. Terrible airline. I've never experienced worse customer service in my life. Pretty much just told me too bad that I lost all my luggage, not caring that I am stuck in Europe for 2 weeks with absolutely nothing.

You should have had Wifi to make it much enjoyable.

The flight was delayed for more than 3 hours the flight attendant was so angry, it was my first flight with JetBlue but i don’t think I flight with them again.

Since we started at syr the service, crews, and flights were just excellent

Jet blue is always good - the one weird thing was that they started boarding about 20-30 minutes before the official boarding time on the app. Just something to be aware of!

Not very happy because of the long delaying which causes our luggages were not on the connection flight and nearly missed our connection flight.

It was good. I’m very disappointed that they don’t give commentary ear pods for the movie. I forgot mine at home

Jetblue provided a very good service during the flight, the plane in a very good condition, the crew is professional, everything was on time. That's it!

I have always loved JetBlue and had no complaints on my last trip… I will always recommend then. Thank you JetBlue

The comfortability was very good. Except, when entering the craft the the first steward never greeted us upon entering the airplane. He spoke too fast where his words were all jumbled and difficult to understand.

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