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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 and lands at 12:41
• Latest: departs at 21:45 and lands at 4:26.

The flight takes about 6h 41m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A direct flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco takes 6h 41m, covering 6.677 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco range from 311 € to 545 €, with an average of 420 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 311 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 28% above the 420 € route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 183 € return via Denver Intl (DEN), compared with 427 € for direct.

American Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while JetBlue has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco flights are:

• American Airlines: 82% on time
• JetBlue: 80% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 79% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 79% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 31 €–89 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321 (sharklets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco flights, with 53% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 26%, Afternoon flights for 16%, and Night flights for 5%.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco flights:

• JetBlue
• Alaska Airlines
• Delta
• American Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 185 €, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 14 € for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco usually depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 56m.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 60% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at 397 € return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at 503 €, a difference of 106 €.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and San Francisco. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Delta
• JetBlue
• American Airlines
• Alaska Airlines

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 22m, compared to 8h 32m via Portland (PDX) and 8h 36m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

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

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Lombard Street, and Union Square. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

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

• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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