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American Airlines Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to New York (JFK)

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The cheapest flights to John F. Kennedy Intl. found within the past 7 days were $187 round trip and $99 one way. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Wed, Mar 10 -
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New York
$99

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Fri, Nov 5 -
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$134

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Mon, Nov 22 -
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$136

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Sat, Jul 31 -
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$187

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Thu, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 3
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$187

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Fri, Jan 29 - Sun, Feb 7
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New York
$215

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Thu, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 3
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$216

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Wed, Mar 24 - Sun, Mar 28
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San Francisco
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JFK
New York
$226

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Fri, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 15
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San Francisco
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JFK
New York
$232

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Fri, Jan 29 - Sun, Feb 7
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San Francisco
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JFK
New York
$215

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Thu, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 3
SFO
San Francisco
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JFK
New York
$187

Roundtrip

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Thu, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 3
SFO
San Francisco
to
JFK
New York
$216

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Wed, Mar 10 -
SFO
San Francisco
to
JFK
New York
$99

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Wed, Mar 24 - Sun, Mar 28
SFO
San Francisco
to
JFK
New York
$226

Roundtrip

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Fri, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 15
SFO
San Francisco
to
JFK
New York
$232

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Sat, Jul 31 -
SFO
San Francisco
to
JFK
New York
$187

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Fri, Nov 5 -
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San Francisco
to
JFK
New York
$134

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Mon, Nov 22 -
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San Francisco
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New York
$136

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FAQs about American Airlines Flights from SFO to JFK

What terminal is American Airlines at San Francisco Airport?

At San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.), American Airlines flights to New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.) generally set off from terminal 1. Curious to know exactly which terminal you'll be exiting the plane at? It's most likely to be terminal 8.

Are there American Airlines non-stop flights from SFO to JFK?

There sure are. Save time and jet straight from San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.) with American Airlines. Avoid long stopovers, lessen the risk of losing your luggage and start your vacation faster — direct flights are preferred by many wise travelers.

How long is an American Airlines flight from SFO to JFK?

Weather and air traffic permitting, your American Airlines flight from SFO to JFK will take about 6 hours and 34 minutes. That means you've got time to order a glass of wine, have a snooze and revise your itinerary before you land.

What type of aircraft does American Airlines fly from SFO to JFK?

You'll have the opportunity to experience everything the Airbus A321 has to offer when flying between San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) and New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.) with American Airlines. Typically, this is the aircraft that operates on this route.

How many direct and indirect flights does American Airlines fly from SFO to JFK?

If you're thinking about a jaunt from SFO to JFK, you can choose from approximately 3 American Airlines flights every day.

If I am not able to travel due to COVID-19, can I change my booking to a later date?

For more info about changing your flight to New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.), please visit our Customer Service Portal.

What is the best day to buy a plane ticket?

This just in! Airfares offered on Tuesdays tend to be the cheapest, according to flight demand on Travelocity in 2019. Wednesday and Friday prices are also good, but you may want to prepare your budget if booking on a Monday, as data shows the start of the week is when prices are generally at their highest.

What are the cheapest days to fly?

Frequent travelers may already know this, but earlier in the week can be the cheapest time to fly. In 2019, flights departing on a Tuesday were generally the cheapest of the week, whereas you may pay a premium for weekend flights when demand is usually high. On average, tickets were most expensive for Saturday departures, so if you need to fly out on a weekend, you might look for deals ahead of time.

How far in advance can you book a flight?

Trying to figure out how early you should book your flight? It's possible to start comparing international airfares on Travelocity up to 12 months in advance. However, it does depend on the carrier as not all airlines release their prices that far out. According to our 2019 flight demand trends, last minute planners can still bag a bargain with some of the cheapest fares appearing 1-2 weeks prior to their travel dates.

How can I save money on airline tickets?

We'll let you in on a secret...You can save big on flights if you mix and match your airlines and fare types. In fact, travelers who booked flights on Travelocity in 2019 saved nearly 50% when their return flights consisted of two different airlines or fare types.

*According to flight demand on Travelocity.com from January to December 2019. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

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