Cheap flights New York JFK (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO)
New York JFK to San Francisco is a 3044-mile trip with 6 airports worth comparing across both ends. The closest airport to New York JFK is rarely the cheapest one once you price the drive and parking — on this route the gap between nearest and cheapest runs around $26.
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Search JFK → SFONearest vs. cheapest door-to-door
| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | JFK → SFO | $636 | $102 | $738 |
| Cheapest combo | EWR → SFO | $594 | $119 | $713 |
Estimated savings by not defaulting to the nearest airport: ~$26. These are modeled estimates, not live fares — always confirm on the search page.
Departure airports near New York JFK
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to SFO | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK — New York | 0 mi / 0m | $88 | $636 | $724 |
| LGA — New York | 12.7 mi / 18m | $92 | $643 | $735 |
| EWR — Newark | 24.6 mi / 31m | $105 | $594 | $699 |
Arrival airports near San Francisco
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from JFK | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFO — San Francisco | 0 mi / 0m | $14 | $636 | $650 |
| OAK — Oakland | 13 mi / 18m | $37 | $630 | $667 |
| SJC — San Jose | 36 mi / 41m | $86 | $670 | $756 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 3044 miles, 2d 2h, and an estimated $534 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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