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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 and lands at 11:33
• Latest: departs at 23:59 and lands at 5:32.

The flight takes about 5h 33m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

A direct flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 5h 33m, 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 San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport range from 311 € to 531 €, with an average of 416 € 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 30% above the 416 € 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 267 € return via Denver Intl (DEN), compared with 424 € for direct.

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

• Alaska Airlines: 88% on time
• Delta: 85% on time
• American Airlines: 85% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 85% 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 San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 35%, Night flights for 25%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about 326 € to 2.615 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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 San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 184 €, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 19 € for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 57m.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 61% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) – 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 386 € return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at 464 €, a difference of 78 €.

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

• Delta
• JetBlue
• American Airlines
• Alaska Airlines

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 16m, compared to 8h 40m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and 8h 41m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

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

Some of the most popular sights in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are Times Square, New York City Center, and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on KAYAK.

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