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Route Reference

New York to San Francisco

JFK
New York
SFO
San Francisco
Distance4,152 km / 2,580 miles
Estimated Flight Time≈ 4.9 hours nonstop
Origin Time ZoneAmerica/New_York
Destination Time ZoneAmerica/Los_Angeles

Airlines Based in United States or United States

These carriers are headquartered in one of the two countries on this route — check directly for current route-specific availability:

How This Route Appears in a GDS PNR

A segment on this route typically looks like this in a raw PNR:

2  BA 287 Y 15JUL 2*JFKSFO HK1  800A  2000P

The six-letter pair JFKSFO tells you the flight departs New York and arrives in San Francisco.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is New York from San Francisco?

New York (JFK) is approximately 4,152 km (2,580 miles) from San Francisco (SFO).

How long is the flight from New York to San Francisco?

A nonstop flight from JFK to SFO takes roughly 4.9 hours, based on typical long-haul cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft, routing, and wind.

What is the time difference between New York and San Francisco?

New York is on America/New_York and San Francisco is on America/Los_Angeles — check both before planning connections or calling clients.

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