Cheap flights from SMF to JFK (Sacramento Intl. to John F. Kennedy Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from SMF to JFK starting at $129 One Way, $257 Round Trip

Prices starting at $257 for return flights and $129 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.

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9
SMF
Sacramento
JFK
New York
$257 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$257
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, Nov 5 from Sacramento to New York, returning Mon, Nov 9, priced at $257 found 1 day ago
Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 4
SMF
Sacramento
JFK
New York
$261 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$261
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 28 from Sacramento to New York, returning Thu, Jun 4, priced at $261 found 1 day ago
Wed, May 27 - Tue, Jun 2
SMF
Sacramento
JFK
New York
$263 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$263
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, May 27 from Sacramento to New York, returning Tue, Jun 2, priced at $263 found 6 days ago
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
SMF
Sacramento
JFK
New York
$277 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$277
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 21 from Sacramento to New York, returning Tue, Jul 28, priced at $277 found 16 hours ago
Fri, Aug 14 - Fri, Sep 4
SMF
Sacramento
JFK
New York
$278 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$278
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Fri, Aug 14 from Sacramento to New York, returning Fri, Sep 4, priced at $278 found 1 day ago

Hotel Ideas near John F. Kennedy Intl.

Airport Hotels near John F. Kennedy Intl.

Quality Inn JFK Airport Rockaway Blvd

Quality Inn JFK Airport Rockaway Blvd

2 out of 5
153-95 Rockaway Blvd Jamaica NY
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 in our ...
7.4/10 Good! (120 reviews)
"Noisy"

Reviewed on May 20, 2026

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Quality Inn JFK Airport Rockaway Blvd
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
$234 nightly
The price is $272 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$272 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jamaica. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,803 reviews)
"Bad customer service. Called regarding airport shuttle numerous times and no one picked up."

Reviewed on May 19, 2026

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
$197 nightly
The price is $230 total per night from May 26 to May 27
$230 total
May 26 - May 27
Total with 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! (3,304 reviews)
"the space is spacious. The room is clean. They provide complimentary coffee and tea all the time which is a plus."

Reviewed on May 20, 2026

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 New York NY
$231 nightly
The price is $269 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$269 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,933 reviews)
"It was decent, clean. I would say the location it's in is very convinient."

Reviewed on May 20, 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

4 out of 5
811 7th Ave New York NY
$194 nightly
The price is $226 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$226 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with 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! (8,008 reviews)
"Very good"

Reviewed on May 20, 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS

4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave. New York NY
$179 nightly
The price is $209 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$209 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (6,769 reviews)
"Did not eat breakfast here."

Reviewed on May 20, 2026

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
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
$155 nightly
The price is $181 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$181 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in East Elmhurst. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,540 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and helpful. The room was spacious clean, and the bed was comfy."

Reviewed on May 18, 2026

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 ...
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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
$216 nightly
The price is $251 total per night from May 26 to May 27
$251 total
May 26 - May 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,356 reviews)
"The bathroom door was a sliping door, heavy and on a top slider.. It almost fell on me,, Yike's We had to shower and go to the bathroon with closing door, Also the faucet in tub leaked. I did let them know but they did not come as long as we were there. The room next door played music all night, ..."

Reviewed on May 19, 2026

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
$120 nightly
The price is $137 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$137 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk.
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,120 reviews)
"Basic modern midtown hotel that will soon need a facelift. Nice staff and convenient location. A little pricey for what you get."

Reviewed on May 20, 2026

Pod 51
Pod 39

Pod 39

3 out of 5
145 East 39th Street New York NY
$139 nightly
The price is $160 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$160 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,776 reviews)
"The room was cute and clean and had everything I needed. I loved the location too and walked everywhere. The AC was great in the room."

Reviewed on May 19, 2026

Pod 39
Hotel St. James

Hotel St. James

3 out of 5
109 W. 45TH ST. New York NY
$152 nightly
The price is $178 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$178 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (7,359 reviews)
"Great area to stay and close to multiple subway entrances, so you can get anywhere in the city. Staff was absolutely amazing. They were more than accommodating with our few requests. Rooms are great for the price. Hotel is couple blocks from Times Square, but not too close if you know what I mean. ..."

Reviewed on May 19, 2026

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
$135 nightly
The price is $161 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$161 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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! (4,079 reviews)
"This is an older hotel, but it’s spotless and everything in the room worked. The staff here is wonderful in looking after our luggage and valet parking our car. You can’t beat the location in the middle of the theatre district. Plenty of restaurants nearby."

Reviewed on May 20, 2026

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
$150 nightly
The price is $176 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$176 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,115 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"The rooms were large which was very nice . But the air conditioning did not work the whole time and the room was 78degrees . The staff were not very quick to help . The pictures of the rooftop terrace were misleading it looked nothing like the photos and wasn’t just a place to sit no amenities up ..."

Reviewed on May 19, 2026

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
$223 nightly
The price is $259 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$259 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with 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 breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,786 reviews)
"Hotel was spotless. Very well located. Very attentive staff throughout! Good size rooms, modern bathroom with great shower. The bedding was very comfortable. All in all great choice to stay in Times Square! The only caveat is the breakfast: the only available option feels like a fast food chain. ..."

Reviewed on May 19, 2026

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.

SMF to JFK Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
SMF Address & GPS
Address:
6900 Airport Boulevard
Sacramento CA, 95837
United States
IATA Code:
SMF
Longitude:
-121.593695
Latitude:
38.692283
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 Sacramento Airport to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK)?
Unfortunately, direct flights aren't an option when flying from Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) to JFK Airport. However, there are several companies that operate on this route with only a single stopover, including Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
What is the shortest flight from SMF to JFK Airport?
Ask for an in-flight wine and get comfortable in your seat with a riveting movie or book. With the journey from Sacramento to New York taking 7 hours and 28 minutes, there's plenty of time to relax and enjoy the experience.
How many hours flight from SMF to JFK?
It takes an average of 7 hours and 33 minutes to go from SMF to JFK. Get through the journey by watching some films and browsing a magazine or two. Alternatively, catch up on some Zs.
What airlines have the most flights from Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) to JFK Airport?
For now, no airlines offer direct flights from Sacramento Airport to JFK. But don't worry. There are numerous single or multi-stop flights available.

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