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Cheap flight deals from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco (JFK-SFO)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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07:59 - 14:44JFK-SFO
9h 45m1 stop
10:54 - 06:30SFO-JFK
16h 36m1 stop
€141Frontier
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Mon, 13 Jan - Wed, 22 Jan
08:00 - 11:40JFK-SFO
6h 40mdirect
15:20 - 23:48SFO-JFK
5h 28mdirect
€249JetBlue
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Wed, 22 Jan - Wed, 22 Jan
11:10 - 14:59JFK-SFO
6h 49mdirect
12:00 - 20:35SFO-JFK
5h 35mdirect
€251Delta
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Tue, 28 Jan - Fri, 31 Jan
10:45 - 14:21JFK-SFO
6h 36mdirect
08:00 - 16:25SFO-JFK
5h 25mdirect
€255JetBlue
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Sun, 19 Jan - Thu, 23 Jan
13:00 - 16:45JFK-SFO
6h 45mdirect
18:43 - 15:00SFO-JFK
17h 17m1 stop
€260Alaska Airlines
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Fri, 17 Jan - Tue, 21 Jan
13:00 - 16:45JFK-SFO
6h 45mdirect
16:32 - 16:29SFO-JFK
20h 57m1 stop
€263Alaska Airlines
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Thu, 16 Jan - Thu, 23 Jan
16:30 - 11:43JFK-SFO
22h 13m2 stops
10:00 - 22:59SFO-JFK
9h 59m1 stop
€266Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 14 Jan - Wed, 22 Jan
11:10 - 14:59JFK-SFO
6h 49mdirect
12:10 - 20:45SFO-JFK
5h 35mdirect
€268Delta
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Sun, 2 Feb - Tue, 25 Feb
11:23 - 17:13JFK-SFO
8h 50m1 stop
18:09 - 10:25SFO-JFK
13h 16m1 stop
€355Sun Country Air
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Thu, 17 Apr - Sun, 20 Apr
11:31 - 16:51JFK-SFO
8h 20m1 stop
18:05 - 10:35SFO-JFK
13h 30m1 stop
€369Sun Country Air
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Mon, 9 Dec - Fri, 13 Dec
07:59 - 14:44JFK-SFO
9h 45m1 stop
€80Frontier
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Thu, 9 Jan
08:55 - 12:52JFK-SFO
6h 57mdirect
€128Delta
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Wed, 8 Jan
16:30 - 09:00JFK-SFO
19h 30m2 stops
€135Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 15 Jan
09:30 - 22:13JFK-SFO
15h 43m2 stops
€138Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 14 Jan
20:45 - 00:30JFK-SFO
6h 45mdirect
€151JetBlue
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Thu, 5 Dec
11:29 - 17:13JFK-SFO
8h 44m1 stop
€173Sun Country Air
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Thu, 8 May
06:30 - 13:54JFK-SFO
10h 24m1 stop
€178JetBlue
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Fri, 28 Mar
11:24 - 17:11JFK-SFO
8h 47m1 stop
€192Sun Country Air
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Fri, 6 Dec
14:54 - 23:07JFK-SFO
11h 13m1 stop
€230American Airlines
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Mon, 9 Dec
08:05 - 18:54JFK-SFO
13h 49m2 stops
€276American Airlines
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Mon, 9 Dec
11:45 - 19:15JFK-SFO
10h 30m1 stop
06:20 - 15:00SFO-JFK
5h 40mdirect
€280Alaska Airlines
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Mon, 25 Nov - Tue, 26 Nov
14:55 - 18:26JFK-SFO
6h 31mdirect
14:25 - 23:00SFO-JFK
5h 35mdirect
€295Delta
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Mon, 25 Nov - Fri, 6 Dec
18:15 - 21:57JFK-SFO
6h 42mdirect
06:00 - 14:29SFO-JFK
5h 29mdirect
€352JetBlue
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Mon, 25 Nov - Wed, 27 Nov
11:45 - 19:15JFK-SFO
10h 30m1 stop
22:56 - 07:30SFO-JFK
5h 34mdirect
€361Alaska Airlines
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Mon, 25 Nov - Mon, 25 Nov
20:45 - 00:40JFK-SFO
6h 55mdirect
13:40 - 22:26SFO-JFK
5h 46mdirect
€365JetBlue
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Sun, 24 Nov - Wed, 27 Nov
11:45 - 19:15JFK-SFO
10h 30m1 stop
22:56 - 07:30SFO-JFK
5h 34mdirect
€365Alaska Airlines
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Mon, 25 Nov - Thu, 28 Nov
11:24 - 17:18JFK-SFO
8h 54m1 stop
17:50 - 10:28SFO-JFK
13h 38m1 stop
€478Sun Country Air
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Mon, 25 Nov - Thu, 5 Dec
14:55 - 20:47JFK-SFO
8h 52m1 stop
09:00 - 22:10SFO-JFK
10h 10m1 stop
€599American Airlines
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Mon, 25 Nov - Wed, 27 Nov
06:30 - 12:19JFK-SFO
8h 49m1 stop
13:24 - 21:59SFO-JFK
5h 35mdirect
€610American Airlines
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Sun, 24 Nov - Wed, 27 Nov
11:24 - 17:18JFK-SFO
8h 54m1 stop
23:59 - 10:28SFO-JFK
7h 29m1 stop
€630Sun Country Air
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Mon, 25 Nov - Mon, 2 Dec
08:00 - 11:40JFK-SFO
6h 40mdirect
15:20 - 23:48SFO-JFK
5h 28mdirect
€249JetBlue
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Wed, 22 Jan - Wed, 22 Jan
11:10 - 14:59JFK-SFO
6h 49mdirect
12:00 - 20:35SFO-JFK
5h 35mdirect
€251Delta
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Tue, 28 Jan - Fri, 31 Jan
10:45 - 14:21JFK-SFO
6h 36mdirect
08:00 - 16:25SFO-JFK
5h 25mdirect
€255JetBlue
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Sun, 19 Jan - Thu, 23 Jan
20:30 - 00:14JFK-SFO
6h 44mdirect
23:59 - 08:24SFO-JFK
5h 25mdirect
€256JetBlue
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Mon, 13 Jan - Wed, 22 Jan
16:00 - 19:46JFK-SFO
6h 46mdirect
06:31 - 15:00SFO-JFK
5h 29mdirect
€263Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 12 Feb - Mon, 17 Feb
07:15 - 10:53JFK-SFO
6h 38mdirect
13:19 - 21:59SFO-JFK
5h 40mdirect
€266JetBlue
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Wed, 11 Dec - Wed, 11 Dec
07:00 - 10:52JFK-SFO
6h 52mdirect
12:00 - 20:35SFO-JFK
5h 35mdirect
€268Delta
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Sun, 2 Feb - Wed, 26 Feb
09:00 - 12:44JFK-SFO
6h 44mdirect
07:00 - 15:33SFO-JFK
5h 33mdirect
€272Delta
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Thu, 12 Dec - Mon, 16 Dec
09:30 - 13:17JFK-SFO
6h 47mdirect
09:17 - 17:59SFO-JFK
5h 42mdirect
€277Alaska Airlines
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Fri, 6 Dec - Thu, 9 Jan
09:30 - 13:17JFK-SFO
6h 47mdirect
06:22 - 15:00SFO-JFK
5h 38mdirect
€305Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 11 Dec - Thu, 3 Apr

Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost €323 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of tickets is €526 and €479 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 174 days before departure.

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Low season

January

High season

December

Cheapest flight

€80
Best time to beat the crowds (22% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive on average)
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco

When to book flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco flights

  • Where can I eat at the John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)?

    There is a food court in Terminal 1 with a McDonald's, a pizzeria, and a Chinese restaurant. In Terminal 5, there is a food hall with a Caribbean restaurant, a burger joint, and a cheesesteak eatery. There are also food courts in Terminal 7 and Terminal 8. Near these terminals, you can grab a quick bite at the donut shop or a meal at a sit-down steakhouse.

  • How can I get from the San Francisco Airport (SFO) into the heart of the city?

    Once you've collected your bags in baggage claim, follow the signs to the ground transportation area. At this airport level, you can catch BART, a rail system that goes from the airport to both downtown San Francisco and downtown Oakland. You can also access a commuter rail and public bus that goes into the city.

  • Where is passenger drop-off at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)?

    Because of heavy traffic, passengers cannot be dropped off at the terminal (unless you are disabled). Instead, passengers should be dropped off in the Kiss & Fly parking lot at the JFK AirTrain Boulevard Station. Once you have your bags and say goodbye, simply hop on the AirTrain to get to your departing gate.

  • Is there a bank or an ATM at JFK and/or San Francisco Airports?

    There are several ATMs around JFK. This includes Terminal 1 (close to the food court), 2, 4 (in the retail hall), 5, and 7 (by the food court). At the San Francisco Airport, there are ATMs in Terminal 3 near the baggage claim area.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco was €85 for a one-way ticket and €149 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco?

    JetBlue, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Japan Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco?

    The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport and San Francisco, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco?

    There are direct flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from New York John F Kennedy Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to New York John F Kennedy Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from New York John F Kennedy Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Francisco

  • If you have a red-eye flight going from New York JFK to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), you should consider booking a room at the TWA Hotel at JFK Airport. This is a fun airport with lots of amenities including a rooftop pool, a restaurant, bar, fitness center, and roller rink. For convenience, you can get dropped off at the hotel, stay the night, and catch the AirTrain in the morning for an easy departure.
  • Most flights are nonstop between JFK and SFO. If you have to transfer planes, it will likely be in San Diego, Los Angeles, Fort Lauderdale, Dallas, or Miami. These layovers are as short as 30min and as long as about 3h.
  • Both JFK and SFO have AirTrain systems. These people mover systems take passengers all around the airport. They stop at all the terminals, parking lots, rental car centers, garages, and ground transportation areas. You can catch these people movers every few minutes.
  • There are a variety of amenities and things to do at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO). In Terminal 3 and throughout the airport, there are museum displays that include science, culture, history, and art exhibits. There is also a yoga room for relaxation and an observation deck where you can watch planes.
  • Luggage carts are available for rent at the JFK Airport. If you need one, the cart concessions are in the pre-security check area. At the San Francisco Airport, you can also rent a trolley cart. Look for them by baggage claim or close to the terminals.
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Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco 
JulieFlew with Alaska AirlinesJFK-SFOOct 2024
Leave early. JFK can be messy. I couldn’t find healthy food choices so eat before you arrive.
Verified travelerFlew with Royal JordanianJFK-SFOSept 2024
AA have the best boarding and fast service. Leaving and landing in time. 😀
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesJFK-SFOJun 2024
SFO is one of the most convenient and pleasant airports. When flying Alaska Air make sure to bring your food and a larger water bottle that usual (you get only two drink services (one small cup each) for a 6 hour flight.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesJFK-SFOJul 2024
provide crew with more training on how to offer help to passengers
FainaFlew with Alaska AirlinesJFK-SFOMar 2024
It would be nice to have TV with long flight
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesJFK-SFOMay 2024
The airport food was limited and expensive. Best to bring a sandwich from outside…

Prefer to fly direct from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco?

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Direct departures

New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco

Monday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +28 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +29 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +31 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +32 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +27 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +28 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +31 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +32 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Monday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +31 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +32 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +28 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +29 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +31 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +32 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +28 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +29 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from New York to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/1Thu
1 stopFrontier
9h 45mJFK-SFO
€80
8/1Wed
directDelta
6h 57mJFK-SFO
€128
15/1Wed
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
19h 30mJFK-SFO
€135
14/1Tue
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
15h 43mJFK-SFO
€138
5/12Thu
directJetBlue
6h 45mJFK-SFO
€151
8/5Thu
1 stopSun Country Air
8h 44mJFK-SFO
€173
28/3Fri
1 stopJetBlue
10h 24mJFK-SFO
€178
6/12Fri
1 stopSun Country Air
8h 47mJFK-SFO
€192
9/12Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
11h 13mJFK-SFO
€230
9/12Mon
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
13h 49mJFK-SFO
€276

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Last minute flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from New York to San Francisco that are departing in the next 10 days.
25/11Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
10h 30mJFK-SFO
26/11Tue
directAlaska Airlines
5h 40mSFO-JFK
€280
25/11Mon
directDelta
6h 31mJFK-SFO
6/12Fri
directDelta
5h 35mSFO-JFK
€295
25/11Mon
directJetBlue
6h 42mJFK-SFO
27/11Wed
directJetBlue
5h 29mSFO-JFK
€352
25/11Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
10h 30mJFK-SFO
25/11Mon
directAlaska Airlines
5h 34mSFO-JFK
€361
24/11Sun
directJetBlue
6h 55mJFK-SFO
27/11Wed
directJetBlue
5h 46mSFO-JFK
€365
25/11Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
10h 30mJFK-SFO
28/11Thu
directAlaska Airlines
5h 34mSFO-JFK
€365
25/11Mon
multi-stopSun Country Air
8h 54mJFK-SFO
5/12Thu
multi-stopSun Country Air
13h 38mSFO-JFK
€478
25/11Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 52mJFK-SFO
27/11Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 10mSFO-JFK
€599
24/11Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 49mJFK-SFO
27/11Wed
directAmerican Airlines
5h 35mSFO-JFK
€610
25/11Mon
multi-stopSun Country Air
8h 54mJFK-SFO
2/12Mon
multi-stopSun Country Air
7h 29mSFO-JFK
€630

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