New York to San Francisco (JFK–SFO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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New York to San Francisco
4 carriers, 560 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines
560 Flights/wk
2,580 mi
5h 59m nonstop
-3h behind
152 1-stop hubs
JFK–SFO is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, JetBlue and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,580 miles in approximately 5h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 152 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop JFK–SFO service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KL, KQ, LA, LY, SK, SV, UX, VS | 59 | 752, 75W, 763, 76W | 6h27-6h48 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KL, KQ, LA, LY, SK, SV, UX, VS | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: AT, EY, FI, HA, LO, SQ, TP | 45 | 321, 32S, A21N | 6h15-6h45 | – | AT, EY, FI, HA, LO, SQ, TP | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: DE, HA, QF, QR | 40 | 739, 73J, 7M9, B39M | 5h59-6h43 | Oneworld | DE, HA, QF, QR | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AT, AY, CZ, FJ, G3, GF, IB, JL, QF, QR, RJ | 28 | 321, 32B | 6h27-6h50 | Oneworld | AT, AY, CZ, FJ, G3, GF, IB, JL, QF, QR, RJ |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, JFK to SFO direction.
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12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
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Afternoon/evening departures
92
Nonstop flights
560
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to SFO.
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Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach San Francisco from New York
Nearby airports with service to San Francisco International Airport.
| Metric | JFK→SFO | LGA→SFO | TEB→SFO |
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| Distance from JFK | – | 11 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 3 | 14 |
| Weekly flights | 560 | – | 4 |
| Flight time | 5h 59m | 5h 46m | 5h 31m |
| Departure OTP | 70% | – | – |
New York (LGA) to San Francisco flights · Teterboro (TEB) to San Francisco flights · Newark (EWR) to San Francisco flights
Airports within 200 miles of JFK with service to San Francisco International Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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San Francisco is 3 hours
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JFK: EDT · SFO: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 3:00 PM in San Francisco.
JFK: EDT · SFO: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 3:00 PM in San Francisco.
Distance & Flight Time
2,580 mi / 4,152 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 59m to 6h 53m.
Getting to JFK
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.
Getting from SFO
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.
San Francisco Climate
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.
Facts
JFK–SFO Quick Facts
Key statistics for the New York to San Francisco route.
Route details
Distance2,580 mi / 4,152 km
Flight time5h 59m to 6h 53m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights560 out / 482 return
1-stop connections152 hubs
Destination: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about JFK to SFO flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport take approximately 5h 59m to 6h 53m. The route covers 2,580 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and Delta Air Lines. Plus 28 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 560 nonstop flights per week from JFK to SFO. The return direction has about 482 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ATW, PWK, ICT, YHM, PTK, STL, TEB, CPS, HPN, MTN, BED, OMA, MMU, SBN, COS, LUK, RIL, SAF, ASE, YUM, AFW, SJC, SUN, PSM, MKE, TYS, PDK, SUS, MVY, RIC, MSO, AGS, VNY, ACK, RNO, MEM, LGA, JAX, SDF, BCT, CHS, PHL, EGE, BGR, SUA, OKC, OPF, GEG, MTY, APF, DAL, PBI, BZN, NAS, RSW, GDL, PVR, GCM, BZE, SJD, FAI, SJU, SCL, SXM, ANU, CUN, YUL, ANC, EWR, SNA, KEF, ABQ, PIT, LTN, CMH, FAB, MSP, SLC, ATL, LAS, BER, LIM, SMF, IND, LAX, GVA, YYZ, ZAZ, DTW, CLT, BOS, IAH, DCA, CLE, YYC, ORD, DUB, MIA, PHX, SAL, BNA, MCO, DEN, CDG, SEA, RDU, LIR, MSY, ZRH, SAN, TPA, ONT, PTY, PDX, DFW, NRT, AUS, LIS, SJO, YVR, MCI, CPH, FRA, AMS, FLL, LHR, IAD, BCN, MAD, MEX, CVG, SAT, PSP, BUR, FCO, MUC, JWN, IST, PVG, HNL, HND, MNL, ICN, DOH, AKL, PEK, TPE, HKG, SIN, CAN, DEL and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Francisco is 3 hours behind New York.
Yes, return flights from SFO to JFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
At JFK, JetBlue operates from Terminal 5. Delta uses Terminals 2 and 4. American uses Terminal 8. United uses Terminal 7. At SFO, United operates from Terminal 3 and the International Terminal G gates. Delta uses Terminal 1 (the new Harvey Milk Terminal). American uses Terminal 2. JetBlue uses Terminal 1 at SFO. JFK's AirTrain connects all terminals to the Jamaica (A/E/J/Z subway) and Howard Beach (A) stations. Inter-terminal transfers require the AirTrain loop and can take 15–25 minutes including waiting time.
JFK–SFO is one of the most premium domestic routes in the US network. United Polaris, Delta One, American Flagship Business, and JetBlue Mint all offer lie-flat seats on this corridor. JetBlue Mint is particularly notable. It offers individual suites with closing doors on this route at price points often below what legacy carriers charge for comparable domestic first class. Aircraft types include the A321neo (JetBlue Mint), Boeing 767, Airbus A321XLR, and Boeing 757 depending on the carrier and specific rotation.
JFK generates delays from Northeast corridor airspace volume, summer thunderstorms over the New York area, and runway configuration limitations. SFO generates delays from marine-layer fog, particularly in May through August mornings, and from the narrow bay approach paths that limit instrument arrival rates. The westbound JFK–SFO flight is typically about 6 hours with headwinds; eastbound SFO–JFK is about 5 hours 15 minutes. Historically, SFO fog creates more chronic delay exposure for the morning departure bank. JFK afternoon thunderstorm events are the main eastbound departure risk.
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.