New YorkSan FranciscoNonstop Flight TimeJFK–SFO
New York (John F. Kennedy International Airport) to San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport).
The nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO) takes 5h 16m on average, covering about 2,580 miles. Across 6 flights we tracked, the fastest was 5h 3m and the slowest 5h 32m. The current schedule below is the better source for planned airline frequency.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Route type | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5h 16m | 2,580 mi | Nonstop | 5h 3m | 1 |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from New York to San Francisco
Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, and American Airlines operate 17-18/day flights from JFK to SFO. Departures leave from Terminals 8 and 4 and 5 at JFK.
- First departure
- 01:00
- Last departure
- 21:26
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 23
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 5-6/day | Boeing 757, Boeing 767 · Terminal 4 · Seat map |
Aircraft we tracked
Flying the other way?
SFO to JFK flight time (7 tracked flights) →Flight times usually differ by direction — jet-stream winds make eastbound crossings faster than westbound ones.
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 6 real flights on this route, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from New York to San Francisco?
The nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO) takes 5h 16m on average. The fastest flight we have tracked took 5h 3m and the slowest 5h 32m.
How far is New York from San Francisco?
New York (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO) is about 2,580 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from New York to San Francisco?
Yes. Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, and American Airlines fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO), with 17-18/day departures.
Which airlines fly from New York to San Francisco?
Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO).
What aircraft fly from New York to San Francisco?
The JFK–SFO route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Boeing 757, Boeing 767.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near New York
- LGA - New YorkLaguardia Airport · 11 mi from JFKFlights from LGA
- EWR - NewarkNewark Liberty International Airport · 21 mi from JFKFlights from EWR
- PHL - PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia International Airport · 94 mi from JFKFlights from PHL
Near San Francisco
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 11 mi from SFOFlights to OAK
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 30 mi from SFOFlights to SJC
- SMF - SacramentoSacramento International Airport · 86 mi from SFOFlights to SMF