flights.net JFK → SFO
- Distance
- 2,580 mi
- Carriers
- 5
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a US domestic route of about 2,580 miles. A premium tech-corridor transcon linking Wall Street with Silicon Valley, flown with lie-flat A321 cabins by JetBlue, American, and Delta. New York to San Francisco carries a heavy business and venture-capital clientele year-round.
Connecting New York, United States with San Francisco, United States, this is one of the more travelled US domestic city pairs. Carriers fly the roughly 2,580-mile sector nonstop in about 5h 40m. Departures use John F. Kennedy International Airport, a 6 terminals airport that is a base for JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines; arrivals land at San Francisco International Airport, which has 4 terminals and anchors United Airlines, Alaska Airlines. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the JFK–SFO sector stay competitive year-round.
Route facts
| Route | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 2,580 miles |
| Nonstop flight time | approximately 5h 40m |
| Nonstop carriers | 5 |
| Aircraft types | Airbus A321, Airbus A321neo, Boeing 757 |
| Market | US domestic |
Carriers on this route
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines operate nonstop service from New York to San Francisco. On-time performance and cancellation rates appear here once this route's BTS data is baked.
- American Airlines (AA)
- Delta Air Lines (DL)
- JetBlue (B6)
- Alaska Airlines (AS)
- United Airlines (UA)
Aircraft on this route
Carriers typically operate the Airbus A321, Airbus A321neo, Boeing 757 between New York and San Francisco. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.
Best time to fly
September and October bring San Francisco's warmest, clearest stretch as the summer fog lifts. Spring is a solid lower-fare alternative.
Connecting your trip
Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.
Fares & booking
Fares on the New York to San Francisco route move with season and demand; booking roughly two to eight weeks ahead usually beats walk-up prices, and midweek departures tend to be cheaper than weekends. We show indicative cached fares for JFK–SFO where available and link out to live Skyscanner search for current, bookable prices.
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is the flight from New York to San Francisco?
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is about 2,580 miles (4,152 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 5h 40m.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from New York to San Francisco?
- American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines operate nonstop service from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
- What aircraft are used on the JFK to SFO route?
- Carriers typically operate the Airbus A321, Airbus A321neo and Boeing 757 on the New York–San Francisco route.
- When is the best time to fly from New York to San Francisco?
- September and October bring San Francisco's warmest, clearest stretch as the summer fog lifts. Spring is a solid lower-fare alternative.
- Is JFK to SFO a nonstop flight?
- Yes. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a directional nonstop route flown by 5 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
- What countries does the JFK to SFO route connect?
- This route links New York, United States with San Francisco, United States.
- Which airports does the New York to San Francisco route use?
- Flights depart John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK/KJFK) in New York and arrive at San Francisco International Airport (SFO/KSFO) in San Francisco.
Data sources
- Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.