San Jose to New York (SJC–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 31 1-stop flights Verified 5h ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 7h 11m ACCMUA AFB6DL Denver (DEN) to New York flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 17m AFDLKL AMDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to New York flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 30m EJAF9LXJ AAAFAT Las Vegas (LAS) to New York flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 38m AAASBA AAATAY Phoenix (PHX) to New York flights
SAN San Diego 7h 39m ASEJAWN AFASB6 San Diego (SAN) to New York flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 41m AFAMDL AFAMB6 Salt Lake City (SLC) to New York flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 44m AFAMCI AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to New York flights
SNA Santa Ana 7h 46m EJAWN AADLQR Santa Ana (SNA) to New York flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 55m AFAMDL AFAMB6 Atlanta (ATL) to New York flights
ORD Chicago 8h 9m UA AAASAT Chicago (ORD) to New York flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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San Jose to New York
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2,563 mi 4h 30m nonstop +3h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SJC and JFK, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to JFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,880
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SJC → JFK
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
96%
Return
JFK → SJC
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Arriving
54%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays → JFK delays →

Other ways to reach New York from San Jose

Nearby airports with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Metric SJC→JFK OAK→JFK SFO→JFK
Distance from SJC 29 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 33
Weekly flights 1 573
Flight time 4h 30m 4h 42m 5h 14m
Departure OTP 63%
Airports within 200 miles of SJC with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
New York is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
SJC: PDT · JFK: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 9:00 PM in New York.
Distance & Flight Time
2,563 mi / 4,125 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 30m gate to gate.
Getting from JFK

AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.

New York Climate

Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.

Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.

SJC–JFK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to New York route.
Route details
Distance2,563 mi / 4,125 km
Flight time4h 30m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SJC
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJC to JFK flights.
Nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport take about 4h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 2,563 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Harry Reid.
New York is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
Yes, return flights from JFK to SJC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SFO and MRY. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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.

Flights from SJC to JFK

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SJC to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJC to JFK is about 4 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,563 miles (4,125 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and Monterey (MRY).