Cheap Flights from JFK to SUN: When to Fly from New York to Sun Valley

The cheapest times to fly from JFK to SUN are

• January 1st to February 4th
• March 26th to May 6th (except the week of April 9th)
• August 20th to December 9th (except the weeks of November 19th and November 26th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from JFK to SUN is early November. Prices can be as high as $1334 for Sunday flights during mid December, or as low as $344 for Tuesday flights around early November.

When to Fly to Sun Valley

Flying from New York, NY (JFK) to Sun Valley/Hailey/Ketchum, ID (SUN) will usually cost between $357 to $946 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early November with an average ticket price of $364. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid December, with an average price of $909. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $545 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $491 can be considered a good price for a round-trip JFK to SUN flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the JFK to SUN route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the JFK to SUN flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from New York. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.15, which is far below average.

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $209 (32%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $451. Return trip prices are from the SUN to JFK flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from JFK to SUN can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 4 hour 42 minutes may not be realistic.

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from JFK to SUN while comparing.

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from JFK to SUN? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 4 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Friedman Memorial Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 2066 miles or 3325 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from JFK to SUN?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop JFK to SUN flight is about 4 hour 42 minutes.

How many flights go between New York, NY and Sun Valley/Hailey/Ketchum, ID?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 62 available flights from JFK to SUN.

Airport Location Info

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