New York to San Francisco (JFK–SFO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
JFK–SFO is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, JetBlue and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,580 miles in approximately 6h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, KQ, LA, LY, SK, SV, UX, VS | 47 | 752, 75W, 76W | 6h16-6h39 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, KQ, LA, LY, SK, SV, UX, VS | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: AT, BA, FI, JU, KQ, LO, SQ, TP | 42 | 321, 32S | 5h54-6h32 | – | AT, BA, FI, JU, KQ, LO, SQ, TP | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AT, AY, BA, CZ, FJ, G3, GF, IB, JL, QF, QR, RJ | 35 | 321, 32B, 32Q | 6h15-6h30 | Oneworld | AT, AY, BA, CZ, FJ, G3, GF, IB, JL, QF, QR, RJ | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: DE, QF, QR | 28 | 739, 73J | 6h12-6h20 | Oneworld | DE, QF, QR | |
| EY Etihad Airways | 2 | – | – | – | – | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Francisco from New York
| Metric | JFK→SFO | LGA→SFO | TEB→SFO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 11 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 6 | 24 |
| Weekly flights | 651 | 1 | 11 |
| Flight time | 6h 25m | 5h 25m | 5h 17m |
| Departure OTP | 85% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · SFO: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 3:00 PM in San Francisco.
The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
BART from SFO station (free AirTrain from any terminal to the station) to downtown San Francisco takes 30–40 minutes ($10.45 to Embarcadero). Traffic on 101 can make taxis and ride-hails much slower during peak hours; BART skips all of that. BART also reaches Oakland, Berkeley, and Millbrae for Caltrain connections.Ride-hails from SFO use a dedicated garage pickup area; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown SF costs $40–60. Caltrain to the Peninsula (Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose) requires taking BART to Millbrae station for the transfer. Rental cars are at a consolidated facility accessible by AirTrain.
Coastal fog dominates the climate pattern. The thick marine layer ("Karl the Fog") rolls into SFO from the Pacific regularly in summer (June–September), causing significant low-visibility delays even on days that appear sunny inland. Morning fog burns off by afternoon most days, but persistent IFR conditions can last all day. This is the primary flight disruption risk at SFO.
Temperatures are mild year-round (10–20°C) with little seasonal variation. Winters bring rain (December–March) and occasional atmospheric river events that cause brief but intense flooding on the 101. Summers are cool. Pack a light jacket year-round. Wind off the bay affects small aircraft approach paths.
JFK–SFO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
JFK to San Francisco: New York's International Gateway to the Bay Area
JFK–SFO is one of the most premium domestic routes in the US, connecting two of the country's most important economic and cultural cities across a six-hour transcontinental flight. United, Delta, American, and JetBlue all operate the corridor with lie-flat business class products. JetBlue Mint. Offering private suites with closing doors on A321neo aircraft. Has become a benchmark product on this route since its launch. Alaska, Spirit, and Frontier add lower-fare competition on the pairing. The route carries the highest concentration of tech industry and financial sector business travelers of any domestic US city pair, driven by the New York finance and media economy connecting to Silicon Valley.
Premium Products and Delay Environment
The JFK–SFO corridor is the canonical example of US domestic long-haul premium aviation. Lie-flat seats are available on multiple airlines at multiple price points, making this the rare domestic route where flat-bed sleep is accessible to passengers who are not paying unrestricted premium fares. The AirTrain connects JFK to the subway system for downtown Manhattan access in about 55–70 minutes. BART connects SFO to downtown San Francisco in 30 minutes for USD 10.55. Both airports carry elevated delay risk. JFK from Northeast corridor congestion and summer storms, SFO from marine fog on morning arrivals. The morning bank at SFO is the highest-risk window for on-time performance on this specific pairing.