American Airlines Flight 179 Deals & Information (2026/2027)

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American Airlines Flight 179 Route Deals From $130

The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were $208 and $130 for one-way flights to San Francisco Intl. for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Wed, Feb 11 - Tue, Feb 24
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
$208 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$208
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 11 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to San Francisco Intl., returning Tue, Feb 24, priced at $208 found 19 hours ago
Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 15
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
$219 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$219
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 14 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to San Francisco Intl., returning Wed, Apr 15, priced at $219 found 7 hours ago

Frequently asked questions

What route does flight number AA179 take?
AA179 operates straight from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to San Francisco Airport. During this journey, you'll be in the air for roughly 6 hours and 19 minutes. Book ahead to lock in your preferred seat.
How often is AA179 on time?
If you have booked tickets with American Airlines flight number AA179 from JFK Airport to SFO, it's assuring to know that 92% of these services arrive according to schedule. On the odd occasion that there's a delay, you can expect an average wait of about 1 hour and 17 minutes. This service has a star rating of 2.5.
What terminal does AA179 fly out of?
Direct flights between New York, NY Airport (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.) and San Francisco, CA Airport (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) are served by AA179, and passengers with a seat booked on this route typically board from Terminal 8.
What kind of plane is on flight number AA179?
The route for flight number AA179 is almost always JFK Airport to San Francisco Airport, and the Airbus A321 is the type of plane you're likely to be taking off on.
If I am not able to travel due to COVID-19, can I change my flight to a later date?
For more info about changing your AA179 flight with Travelocity, please visit our Customer Service Portal.