flights.net SFO → JFK
- Distance
- 2,580 mi
- Carriers
- 5
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is a US domestic route of about 2,580 miles. The Bay Area's flagship link to New York, where United competes hard against the transcon premium specialists for tech and finance travelers. San Francisco to New York runs full in both directions on dense weekday schedules.
Connecting San Francisco, United States with New York, 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 San Francisco International Airport, a 4 terminals airport that is a base for United Airlines, Alaska Airlines; arrivals land at John F. Kennedy International Airport, which has 6 terminals and anchors JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the SFO–JFK sector stay competitive year-round.
Route facts
| Route | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
|---|---|
| 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 San Francisco to New York. 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 San Francisco and New York. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.
Best time to fly
Early fall avoids San Francisco's foggy summer mornings and New York's humidity. Fares ease noticeably in late winter outside holidays.
Connecting your trip
Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.
Fares & booking
Fares on the San Francisco to New York 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 SFO–JFK 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 San Francisco to New York?
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is about 2,580 miles (4,152 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 5h 40m.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco to New York?
- American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines operate nonstop service from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
- What aircraft are used on the SFO to JFK route?
- Carriers typically operate the Airbus A321, Airbus A321neo and Boeing 757 on the San Francisco–New York route.
- When is the best time to fly from San Francisco to New York?
- Early fall avoids San Francisco's foggy summer mornings and New York's humidity. Fares ease noticeably in late winter outside holidays.
- Is SFO to JFK a nonstop flight?
- Yes. San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is a directional nonstop route flown by 5 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
- What countries does the SFO to JFK route connect?
- This route links San Francisco, United States with New York, United States.
- Which airports does the San Francisco to New York route use?
- Flights depart San Francisco International Airport (SFO/KSFO) in San Francisco and arrive at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK/KJFK) in New York.
Data sources
- Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.