JFK to SFO · Latest accepted price check: October 26, 2026
Flights from JFK to San Francisco
What have fares historically cost? — JFK (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO)
Historical prices in USD for JFK (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO) (round-trip) ranged from $337 to $787 across 239 accepted price checks from 2026-07-29 through 2026-10-26, inclusive; source: SERPRadio verified price observations; these are historical observations, not fares available to buy now.
The latest accepted price check for JFK (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO) was observed on 2026-10-26, based on 1 accepted observation from 2026-10-26 through 2026-10-26; source: SERPRadio verified price observations.
Observed prices by departure day — JFK (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO)
For JFK (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO), historical round-trip USD median prices by departure weekday were Monday $553 (33 checks); Tuesday $447.5 (28 checks); Wednesday $417 (36 checks); Thursday $509 (27 checks); Friday $478.5 (44 checks); Saturday $462 (41 checks); Sunday $569.5 (30 checks), from 239 accepted price checks observed from 2026-07-29 through 2026-10-26; source: SERPRadio verified price observations. Comparisons describe only qualifying captured departure-day cells, not a recommendation for all flights.
Observed prices by departure month — JFK (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO)
For JFK (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO), historical round-trip USD median prices by departure month were 2026-08 $369 (11 checks); 2026-09 $458 (113 checks); 2026-10 $497 (77 checks); 2026-11 $502 (37 checks), from 238 accepted price checks observed from 2026-07-29 through 2026-10-25; source: SERPRadio verified price observations. Named-month comparisons do not establish annual seasonality.
How reliable were these flights? — JFK (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO)
Across 6770 JFK (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO) flights reported from 2025-08-01 through 2026-07-31, 80.1% of departures were on time; source: U.S. Department of Transportation.
Across 6770 JFK (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO) flights reported from 2025-08-01 through 2026-07-31, 2.2% were canceled; source: U.S. Department of Transportation.
Which departure days were most reliable? — JFK (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO)
For JFK (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO), Tuesday and Saturday were the most reliable departure days among the qualifying weekday groups across 6770 flights reported from 2025-08-01 through 2026-07-31; source: U.S. Department of Transportation.
For JFK (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO), Thursday and Monday were the least reliable departure days among the qualifying weekday groups across 6770 flights reported from 2025-08-01 through 2026-07-31; source: U.S. Department of Transportation.
On-time performance put Delta Air Lines at 80.6%, JetBlue Airways at 78.4%, and American Airlines at 83.2%, across 6,770 flights in 12 months of U.S. Department of Transportation reporting from August 2025 through July 2026.
Traveler questions — JFK (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO)
What prices were observed for JFK (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO)?
Historical prices in USD for JFK (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO) (round-trip) ranged from $337 to $787 across 239 accepted price checks from 2026-07-29 through 2026-10-26, inclusive; source: SERPRadio verified price observations; these are historical observations, not fares available to buy now.
When was the latest verified price check for JFK (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO)?
The latest accepted price check for JFK (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO) was observed on 2026-10-26, based on 1 accepted observation from 2026-10-26 through 2026-10-26; source: SERPRadio verified price observations.
How did observed prices differ by departure day for JFK (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO)?
For JFK (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO), historical round-trip USD median prices by departure weekday were Monday $553 (33 checks); Tuesday $447.5 (28 checks); Wednesday $417 (36 checks); Thursday $509 (27 checks); Friday $478.5 (44 checks); Saturday $462 (41 checks); Sunday $569.5 (30 checks), from 239 accepted price checks observed from 2026-07-29 through 2026-10-26; source: SERPRadio verified price observations. Comparisons describe only qualifying captured departure-day cells, not a recommendation for all flights.
How did observed prices differ by departure month for JFK (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO)?
For JFK (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO), historical round-trip USD median prices by departure month were 2026-08 $369 (11 checks); 2026-09 $458 (113 checks); 2026-10 $497 (77 checks); 2026-11 $502 (37 checks), from 238 accepted price checks observed from 2026-07-29 through 2026-10-25; source: SERPRadio verified price observations. Named-month comparisons do not establish annual seasonality.
What operational reliability is supported for JFK (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO)?
Across 6770 JFK (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO) flights reported from 2025-08-01 through 2026-07-31, 80.1% of departures were on time; source: U.S. Department of Transportation.
Which departure days were most reliable for JFK (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO)?
For JFK (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO), Tuesday and Saturday were the most reliable departure days among the qualifying weekday groups across 6770 flights reported from 2025-08-01 through 2026-07-31; source: U.S. Department of Transportation.
Which departure days were least reliable for JFK (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO)?
For JFK (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO), Thursday and Monday were the least reliable departure days among the qualifying weekday groups across 6770 flights reported from 2025-08-01 through 2026-07-31; source: U.S. Department of Transportation.
What cancellation rate was observed for JFK (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO)?
Across 6770 JFK (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO) flights reported from 2025-08-01 through 2026-07-31, 2.2% were canceled; source: U.S. Department of Transportation.
Sources and methodology — JFK (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO)
- SERPRadio verified price observations; 2026-07-29–2026-10-26; 239 price checks.
- SERPRadio verified price observations; 2026-10-26–2026-10-26; 1 price checks.
- U.S. Department of Transportation; 2025-08-01–2026-07-31; 6770 flights.
- U.S. Department of Transportation; 2025-08-01–2026-07-31; 6770 flights.
- U.S. Department of Transportation; 2025-08-01–2026-07-31; 6770 flights.
- SERPRadio verified price observations; 2026-07-29–2026-10-26; 239 price checks.
- SERPRadio verified price observations; 2026-07-29–2026-10-25; 238 price checks.
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