San FranciscoNew YorkFlight TimeSFO–JFK
San Francisco (San Francisco International) to New York (John F. Kennedy International).
The flight from San Francisco (SFO) to New York (JFK) takes 5h 4m on average, covering about 2,916 miles. Across 4 flights we tracked, the fastest was 4h 55m and the slowest 5h 13m, with Alaska Airlines flying it most often.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5h 4m | 2,916 mi | 4h 55m | 2 |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for SFO to JFK
Our current provider sample includes 20/day from SFO to JFK across 4 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for 1.
- First departure
- 06:00
- Last departure
- 23:57
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Captured departures/day
- 37
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 6/day | Boeing 767, Boeing 757, B76W · Terminal 1 · Seat map | 07:00 |
Aircraft we tracked
Flying the other way?
JFK to SFO flight time (10 tracked flights) →Flight times usually differ by direction — jet-stream winds make eastbound crossings faster than westbound ones.
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 4 real flights on this route tracked between 2026-06-11 and 2026-06-17, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from SFO to JFK?
The SFO to JFK flight takes 5h 4m on average based on 4 tracked flights.
How far is SFO from JFK?
SFO to JFK is about 2,916 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from SFO to JFK?
Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines fly the SFO to JFK route in our tracked route data.
What aircraft fly from SFO to JFK?
Aircraft observed on SFO to JFK include Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 757-200.