New York (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
💳 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.