New York (JFK) to San Jose (SJC)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,563
miles
4,125
kilometers
2,227
nautical miles

🕐 5h 23m
Flight Time
🧭 W (281°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,563 4,101
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,563 4,101
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,563 3,845
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,563 3,845
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,563 5,126
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,563 3,845
Mosaic

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

Calculate Another Route

💡 Did You Know?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from New York to San Jose would take approximately 6 days compared to just 5h 23m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The JFK to SJC route connects New York, United States with San Jose, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,563 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 281° 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 SJC

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) serves San Jose, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 2,563 miles (4,125 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from JFK to SJC typically take around 5h 23m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,563 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.