New York (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,580
miles
4,152
kilometers
2,242
nautical miles

🕐 5h 25m
Flight Time
🧭 W (282°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,580 4,128
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,580 4,128
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,580 3,870
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,580 3,870
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,580 5,160
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,580 3,870
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from New York to San Francisco would take approximately 6 days compared to just 5h 25m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The JFK to SFO route connects New York, United States with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,580 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 282° from New York. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About JFK

John F Kennedy International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York City's main international airport and one of the busiest in the United States.

🛬 About SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 2,580 miles (4,152 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from JFK to SFO typically take around 5h 25m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,580 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.