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Cheapest round-trip
$344
Typical prices: $250-$436
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SJC - JFK • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$189
Typical prices: $179-$288
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Fri 10/2
SJC - JFK • 1 stop
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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

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:02 am - 7:27 pm
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JFK
9h 25m
1 stop
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9:55 am - 4:25 pm
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SJC
9h 30m
1 stop
$344Alaska Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19
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7:02 am - 7:27 pm
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JFK
9h 25m
1 stop
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7:59 am - 1:38 pm
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SJC
8h 39m
1 stop
$351Alaska Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 18
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7:02 am - 7:27 pm
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JFK
9h 25m
1 stop
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4:29 pm - 10:56 pm
JFK
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SJC
9h 27m
1 stop
$354Alaska Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Fri, Sep 4
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6:12 pm - 7:03 am
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JFK
9h 51m
1 stop
Delta Logo
3:40 pm - 10:58 pm
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SJC
10h 18m
1 stop
$377Delta
Mon, Dec 14 - Thu, Dec 17
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6:30 am - 8:20 pm
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JFK
10h 50m
1 stop
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2:00 pm - 10:08 pm
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SJC
11h 08m
1 stop
$377Delta
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
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8:48 pm - 8:14 am
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JFK
8h 26m
1 stop
Delta Logo
12:00 pm - 8:04 pm
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SJC
11h 04m
1 stop
$377Delta
Wed, Sep 2 - Thu, Sep 3
American Airlines Logo
12:49 pm - 11:58 pm
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JFK
8h 09m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:55 pm - 6:33 pm
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8h 38m
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$387American Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2
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12:49 pm - 11:58 pm
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8h 09m
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6:56 am - 1:40 pm
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9h 44m
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$388American Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Fri, Sep 4
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7:29 am - 11:54 am
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49h 25m
3 stops
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4:29 pm - 10:56 pm
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9h 27m
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$511Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
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8:17 pm - 10:59 pm
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23h 42m
1 stop
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5:30 pm - 1:17 pm
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22h 47m
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$681Multiple Airlines
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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 September.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from San Jose, California usually cost between $269 and $510 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $344 on Alaska Airlines (Sep 12-Sep 19).

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 $789 and $756 respectively.

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February

Cheapest flight

$189
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 63% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 36% 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.
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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 $189 for a one-way ticket and $344 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, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Jose to New York are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $409 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 $428 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12748 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.0Entertainment
7.0Food
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
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The food was fine, I was in economy so wasn’t expecting more. Would have liked an entree like pasta/lasagna. Entertainment/movies were ok. I have Apple TV & HBO so I was searching for new releases. But these are just my preferences for food & entertainment. The flight was good. I like the design of your seat backs/tray tables with the extra cup holder and screen holders

10.0 ExcellentBelinda, Jul 2026
SFO - JFK
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The food was fine, I was in economy so wasn’t expecting more. Would have liked an entree like pasta/lasagna. Entertainment/movies were ok. I have Apple TV & HBO so I was searching for new releases. But these are just my preferences for food & entertainment. The flight was good. I like the design of your seat backs/tray tables with the extra cup holder and screen holders

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.

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

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.

The plane was old and thus the seats were not good. No cushion left whatsoever, and it all was a bit worn out.

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 crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

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.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

My seat was changed at the last minute and I was moved to the last row, right next to the bathroom despite selecting my seat well in advance. I was also made to check my carry on due to space but when I got on the plane there was significant empty overhead space. Picking up my carry on from the luggage carousel added time to my trip which had already been extended due to delay.

Do not get fooled by the term “Delta One” flat bed! The seats were super narrow. The ottoman for the feet was so narrow that when you recline the seat in flat bed position, you can only fit one foot in the 8” width space. There was only 1 flight attendant for First Class. The breakfast took 2 hours to get served. Instead of offering French Toast, the served bread pudding. The champagne with orange juice or Mimosa tasted terrible. Almost all the movies offered were ridiculously old. For a long flight from San Francisco to NY, it was frustrating! I DO NOT RECOMMEND this flight!!!

It was a very smooth ride. Not sure on a flight departing at midnight can be much better but it was late arriving and I had an early day so really just the logistics.

The plane was spartan, the seats not that comfortable. It was like flying a super low budget airline. They charged for coffee!!! I have never, ever experienced that before.

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

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.

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

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.

The flight itself was excellent but the gate attendant made me check my carryon since she said it was an inch too big. I’ve had no problems with this carryon on recent flights on Qantas, Delta, Austrian, Southwest Airlines even though the overhead bins are the same size. there were other carryons in the bins that also looked larger than mine and there was room left in the bins for more. When I picked up my carryon from baggage claim one of the wheels had broken off.

Flight was scheduled at 11:26am but they keep Delaying until midnight. They waited at airport restless.

My seat was assigned last row behind restrooms No legroom’s I’m very Pettit Still was not comfortable Food choice was excellent

Amazingly comfy flight - I had upgraded for a reasonable price and it was worth it. The food also was good.

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

The seats were roomier than other airplanes I’ve been on.

Horrible - for the first time in my life i was denied boarding an international flight because the name used on my ticket - Josh - was not exactly the same as my passport - Joshua. At no time during ticketing, online check-in, or at the airport flying from Boston to NY was i notified of a problem. It was only at boarding from NY to Costa Rica I was informed of the problem and by then it was too late. After missing the flight I was told by airport Jet Blue staff, including a supervisor, that it was my problem and they could not assist because i bought "the cheapest fare". i was hung up on twice by JetBlue customer service, including once by a supervisor. I blame Kayak and your awful partner ChatDeal for even allowing me to purchase an international ticket without verifying this - you effectively sold me a ticket i could not use. Shame on you and shame on ChatDeal for doing nothing to help me resolve the situation. What a scam.

Complete and total debacle from start to finish. HUGE mistake picking this airline. NEVER again! Rudest staff in the business.

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

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).

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

Little snafu at boarding. Staff communicated with gate poorly. Flight attendant was rude making disembark early. This was an older mint class. Needs an overhaul for sure. Food was good. The male flight attendant was really nice.

For some reason, the seats on this flight seemed unusually uncomfortable. Speaking with friends who took another JetBlue flight later in the day, they brought up the same issue.

JetBlue has really gone downhill. They have all the problems without the discounted price. If you need to get anywhere in time, this is no longer the airlines for you

Flight was delayed 30 minutes, but otherwise was terrific. We used our points to upgrade to Mint for the first time which was a fun & comfortable. Josh & Kori were very attentive & genuinely cared about our comfort.

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