San FranciscoNew YorkNonstop Flight TimeSFO–JFK
San Francisco (San Francisco International) to New York (John F. Kennedy International).
The nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to New York (JFK) takes 5h 8m on average, covering about 2,827 miles. Across 7 flights we tracked, the fastest was 4h 58m and the slowest 5h 27m, with Delta Air Lines flying it most often.
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| Avg flight time | Distance | Route type | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5h 8m | 2,827 mi | Nonstop | 4h 58m | 2 |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from San Francisco to New York
Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, and American Airlines operate 20/day flights from SFO to JFK. Departures leave from Terminal 1 at SFO.
- First departure
- 06:00
- Last departure
- 23:57
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Scheduled departure times
- 37
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 6/day | B76W, Boeing 757, Boeing 767 · Terminal 1 · Seat map |
Aircraft we tracked
Flying the other way?
JFK to SFO flight time (8 tracked flights) →Flight times usually differ by direction — jet-stream winds make eastbound crossings faster than westbound ones.
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 7 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 San Francisco to New York?
The nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to New York (JFK) takes 5h 8m on average. The fastest flight we have tracked took 4h 58m and the slowest 5h 27m.
How far is San Francisco from New York?
San Francisco (SFO) to New York (JFK) is about 2,827 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to New York?
Yes. Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to New York (JFK), with 20/day departures.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to New York?
Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to New York (JFK).
What aircraft fly from San Francisco to New York?
The SFO–JFK route is flown with Boeing 757-200, Boeing 737-900.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near San Francisco
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 11 mi from SFOFlights from OAK
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 30 mi from SFOFlights from SJC
- SMF - SacramentoSacramento International Airport · 86 mi from SFOFlights from SMF
Near New York
- LGA - New YorkLaguardia Airport · 11 mi from JFKFlights to LGA
- EWR - NewarkNewark Liberty International Airport · 21 mi from JFKFlights to EWR
- PHL - PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia International Airport · 94 mi from JFKFlights to PHL