New York (LGA) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,573
miles
4,141
kilometers
2,236
nautical miles

🕐 5h 24m
Flight Time
🧭 W (281°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,573 4,117
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,573 4,117
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,573 3,860
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,573 3,860
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,573 5,146
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,573 3,860
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?

This long-haul flight covers 2,573 miles across 6 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The LGA to SFO route connects New York, United States with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,573 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 LGA

La Guardia Airport

La Guardia Airport (LGA) serves New York, 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 La Guardia Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 2,573 miles (4,141 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LGA to SFO typically take around 5h 24m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,573 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.