New YorkSan FranciscoFlight TimeJFK–SFO
New York (John F. Kennedy International Airport) to San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport).
The flight from New York (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO) takes 5h 44m on average, covering about 2,921 miles. Across 10 flights we tracked, the fastest was 5h 33m and the slowest 6h 16m, with JetBlue Airways flying it most often.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5h 44m | 2,921 mi | 5h 33m | 4 |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for JFK to SFO
Our current provider sample includes 19-20/day from JFK to SFO across 4 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for 8, 4, 5.
- First departure
- 06:00
- Last departure
- 23:07
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Captured departures/day
- 37
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 6-7/day | Boeing 767, Boeing 757 · Terminal 4 · Seat map | 07:00 |
Aircraft we tracked
Flying the other way?
SFO to JFK flight time (4 tracked flights) →Flight times usually differ by direction — jet-stream winds make eastbound crossings faster than westbound ones.
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 10 real flights on this route tracked between 2026-06-10 and 2026-06-19, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from JFK to SFO?
The JFK to SFO flight takes 5h 44m on average based on 10 tracked flights.
How far is JFK from SFO?
JFK to SFO is about 2,921 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from JFK to SFO?
JetBlue Airways, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines fly the JFK to SFO route in our tracked route data.
What aircraft fly from JFK to SFO?
Aircraft observed on JFK to SFO include Airbus A321, Boeing 757-200, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-900.