How long does the flight from New York to San Francisco take?

Flight time from New York (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. Check the exact duration in the search results above, where we show block time per itinerary along with stop count.

Which airlines fly from New York to San Francisco?

Airline availability for JFK to SFO changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. Our search above pulls live schedules and returns the airlines currently selling this route, both direct and connecting. Codeshare and interline itineraries are included, so you may see results operated by one carrier but sold by another.

Are there direct flights from New York to San Francisco?

Direct (nonstop) availability on JFK to SFO varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons. Use our search above with flexible dates to see which days actually have nonstop options.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to San Francisco?

Prices on JFK to SFO shift with seasonality, school holidays, and major events at both ends. Our 12-month price calendar below the search results shows the lowest fare found per departure date, which makes it easy to spot the cheapest weeks at a glance. Flexibility of a few days around your target date often unlocks significantly lower fares.

New York to San Francisco flights

Direct and connecting flights from New York (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO). Compare airlines, aircraft, and fares.

Distance: 4,152 km (2,580 mi)
Flight time: ~5h 13m
Airlines: 3
Aircraft types: 16

Airlines flying JFK → SFO

Airline	Aircraft types	Observations
Delta Air Lines	11	11
Alaska Airlines	3	3
United Airlines	2	2

Aircraft on this route

Boeing 737 — 1 operator
Airbus A321 — 1 operator
Boeing 737 — 1 operator
Airbus A330 — 1 operator
Boeing 737 — 1 operator

Airport details

Departure: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

City: New York
Country: US
IATA / ICAO: JFK / KJFK

Arrival: San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

City: San Francisco
Country: US
IATA / ICAO: SFO / KSFO

Operating airlines

American Airlines (AA)
Alaska Airlines (AS)
JetBlue Airways (B6)
Delta Air Lines (DL)

Distance: 4162 km. Duration: 395 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions

How many airlines fly JFK to SFO?

3 airlines operate the JFK to SFO route in our 90-day observed dataset.

What aircraft fly the JFK-SFO route?

The most commonly observed aircraft on JFK to SFO include: Boeing 737, Airbus A321, Boeing 737.

How long is the New York to San Francisco flight?

The estimated flight time from New York (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO) is approximately 5h 13m, based on a cruise speed of 850 km/h.

What's the distance from New York to San Francisco?

The great-circle distance from New York (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO) is approximately 4,152 km (2,580 miles).

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