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Route Reference

San Francisco to New York

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

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*SFOJFK HK1  800A  2000P

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is San Francisco from New York?

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

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

A nonstop flight from SFO to JFK 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 San Francisco and New York?

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

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