Cheap flights from SFO to JFK (San Francisco Intl. to John F. Kennedy Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from SFO to JFK starting at $121 One Way, $248 Round Trip

Prices starting at $248 for return flights and $121 for one-way flights to John F. Kennedy Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Fri, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 4
SFO
San Francisco
JFK
New York
$248 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$248
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Fri, Oct 31 from San Francisco to New York, returning Tue, Nov 4, priced at $248 found 1 day ago
Fri, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 4
SFO
San Francisco
JFK
New York
$248 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$248
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 31 from San Francisco to New York, returning Tue, Nov 4, priced at $248 found 1 day ago
Fri, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 4
SFO
San Francisco
JFK
New York
$248 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$248
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Fri, Oct 31 from San Francisco to New York, returning Tue, Nov 4, priced at $248 found 1 day ago
Sat, Sep 13 - Mon, Sep 15
SFO
San Francisco
JFK
New York
$251 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$251
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 13 from San Francisco to New York, returning Mon, Sep 15, priced at $251 found 1 day ago
Tue, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 24
SFO
San Francisco
JFK
New York
$252 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$252
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 23 from San Francisco to New York, returning Wed, Sep 24, priced at $252 found 1 day ago

Hotel Ideas near John F. Kennedy Intl.

Airport Hotels near John F. Kennedy Intl.

Comfort Inn JFK Airport
Comfort Inn JFK Airport
2.5 out of 5
132-15 150th Avenue, Jamaica, NY
$178 nightly
The price is $207 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$207 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jamaica. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,698 reviews)
"A convenient location for anyone needing a place to stay for the night before catching their next flight to another destination."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Comfort Inn JFK Airport
DoubleTree by Hilton New York JFK Airport
DoubleTree by Hilton New York JFK Airport
3.5 out of 5
135-30 140th Street, Jamaica, NY
$188 nightly
The price is $219 total per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
$219 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Jamaica. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (562 reviews)
"Hotel was easy to get to and convenient for the airport."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton New York JFK Airport
Hampton Inn NY-JFK
Hampton Inn NY-JFK
2.5 out of 5
144-10 135th Avenue, Jamaica, NY
$184 nightly
The price is $215 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$215 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jamaica. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,950 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful for the late checkin."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

Hampton Inn NY-JFK
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Hyatt Grand Central New York
4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street, at Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY
$218 nightly
The price is $253 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$253 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (5,565 reviews)
"Very clean and great location."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Hotel St. James
Hotel St. James
2.5 out of 5
109 W. 45TH ST., New York, NY
$177 nightly
The price is $207 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$207 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6,085 reviews)
"Great choice if you just need a clean, no-frills, affordable room. It was a quiet hotel with a friendly staff in a convenient location. I did miss having a coffee pot, conditioner, and central air conditioning (especially in the extreme heat wave). Overall, still a good stay!"

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Hotel St. James
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
4 out of 5
811 7th Ave, New York, NY
$202 nightly
The price is $235 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$235 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
7.4/10 Good! (3,796 reviews)
"Location is perfect"

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

New York Hotels With Airport Transportation

DoubleTree by Hilton New York LaGuardia Airport
DoubleTree by Hilton New York LaGuardia Airport
4 out of 5
104-04 Ditmars Blvd, East Elmhurst, NY
$229 nightly
The price is $266 total per night from Jul 18 to Jul 19
$266 total
Jul 18 - Jul 19
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in East Elmhurst. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,435 reviews)
"Second stay at this hotel. Stayed for 5 nights on personal business. Room was nice. Close to Queens attractions."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton New York LaGuardia Airport
Best Western JFK Airport Hotel
Best Western JFK Airport Hotel
2.5 out of 5
14425 153rd Ln, Jamaica, NY
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jamaica. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Resorts World Casino ...
"Not only was the water from the shower head going in ever direction because it was so gross from lack of cleaning, but there were 2 cockroaches found in the bathroom. The beds were comfortable, but since the bathroom was not clean I would have to question the cleanliness of the beds. I'm just glad ..."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2021

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Best Western JFK Airport Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott New York JFK Airport
Courtyard by Marriott New York JFK Airport
3 out of 5
145-11 N Conduit Ave, Jamaica, NY
$218 nightly
The price is $254 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$254 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Jamaica. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,056 reviews)
Solid Choice near JFK
"Good stop over for JFK flights. Shuttle drivers are probably the hardest working guys I have seen. Many passengers…tons of luggage. Great attitude. Front desk was a little slow given there was only one person checking people in when the shuttle arrived. Overall..,good experience and would stay again ..."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott New York JFK Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced New York Hotels

Pod 51
Pod 51
3 out of 5
230 E 51st St, New York, NY
$116 nightly
The price is $133 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$133 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,709 reviews)
Amazing staff. Great location. Reasonable price.
"This is a perfect room for a quick trip to the city. It’s conveniently located. It’s clean and comfortable. The staff were fabulous and so helpful."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Pod 51
Pod 39
Pod 39
3 out of 5
145 East 39th Street, New York, NY
$149 nightly
The price is $171 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$171 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,345 reviews)
OK if you’re only there to sleep
"The area was nice, conveniently located. Lots of transportation and food options. The room was very ok. Super small but it got the job done. It was very frustrating to see that the bathroom only had like 2 inches of shelf and no hanging options. There was also no privacy at all between the bathroom ..."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

Pod 39
Hotel St. James
Hotel St. James
2.5 out of 5
109 W. 45TH ST., New York, NY
$177 nightly
The price is $207 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$207 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6,085 reviews)
"Great choice if you just need a clean, no-frills, affordable room. It was a quiet hotel with a friendly staff in a convenient location. I did miss having a coffee pot, conditioner, and central air conditioning (especially in the extreme heat wave). Overall, still a good stay!"

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Hotel St. James
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in New York

The Belvedere Hotel
The Belvedere Hotel
3.5 out of 5
319 W 48th St, New York, NY
$151 nightly
The price is $178 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$178 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,696 reviews)
"Great location and price."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

The Belvedere Hotel
TRYP by Wyndham New York City Times Square / Midtown
TRYP by Wyndham New York City Times Square / Midtown
4.5 out of 5
345 W 35th Street, New York, NY
$167 nightly
The price is $196 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$196 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,864 reviews)

Families like: Bicycle rentals nearby, cribs, rollaway beds, games and toys

Travelers say...
"Centrally located. Friendly staff. Clean and spacious rooms. Situated next to MidTown South NYPD."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

TRYP by Wyndham New York City Times Square / Midtown
Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square
Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square
4 out of 5
1568 Broadway, New York, NY
$238 nightly
The price is $277 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$277 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,459 reviews)
"Great location. The cheeseburger in the restaurant was delicious. Housekeeping did a great job daily. The man that checked our luggage to hold on our last day was super helpful."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

SFO to JFK Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
SFO Address & GPS
Address:
San Francisco CA, 94128
United States
IATA Code:
SFO
Longitude:
-122.389881
Latitude:
37.615215
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles
JFK Address & GPS
Address:
JFK Airport
New York NY, 11430
United States
IATA Code:
JFK
Longitude:
-73.78817
Latitude:
40.642335
Time Zone:
America/New_York

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from SFO to JFK?
There most certainly are, so you'll only need to keep track of one flight number. Select from 4 carriers that operate nonstop services from San Francisco Airport to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK), including:

  • Delta Air Lines
  • JetBlue Airways
  • American Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines

What is the shortest flight from San Francisco Airport to JFK Airport?
Indulge in a glass of vino and get cozy in your seat with an absorbing movie or novel. With the journey from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to JFK Airport taking 5 hours and 25 minutes, you'll have plenty of time to sit back and enjoy the ride.
How many hours flight from SFO to JFK Airport?
From SFO to JFK, you'll be in your plane seat for approximately 5 hours and 33 minutes. Settle back, order a glass of Champagne and put on your noise-canceling earphones. It's time for a movie marathon.
What airlines have the most flights from San Francisco Airport to JFK Airport?
What makes a particular airline your preference --- the friendly smiles you get when boarding? Affordable tickets? The number of direct flights available? To give you a helping hand, we've picked out the four finest carriers that offer flights between San Francisco and New York. Work out which one suits your travel plans:

  • Alaska Airlines - (AS) with 56 flights every month
  • American Airlines - (AA) with 113 flights every month
  • JetBlue Airways - (B6) with 115 flights every month
  • Delta Air Lines - (DL) with 180 flights every month

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