Direct flights from San Francisco to New York SFO → JFK
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to New York (JFK), several times daily. The flight takes about 5h 49m and covers 2,580 miles (4,152 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $573, with recent bookable fares from $377. Arrivals run on time 64.6% at SFO and 79.1% at JFK — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 28 August 2026.
60-day flexibility overview based on 1938 recent fares across the next 60 days
What flexibility is worth here
Flying in January rather than December typically saves $255 on SFO → JFK.
Typical round-trip fare by departure month, across the 5 months we currently track.
How long you stay changes it too
Staying 17+ nights typically costs $216 less than 6–9 nights.
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Typical weekly schedule · 131 flights per week (~19 per day) · Updated 51d ago
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from San Francisco to New York?
Yes, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and 2 more airlines operate nonstop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to New York (JFK).
Which airlines fly direct from San Francisco to New York?
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways operate nonstop flights from San Francisco to New York.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to New York?
The nonstop flight from San Francisco to New York takes ~5h 49m (approximately 4152 km).
How often do direct flights operate from San Francisco to New York?
Nonstop flights from San Francisco to New York operate multiple daily — 131 flights per week (~19 per day).
What is the on-time performance for flights from San Francisco to New York?
Arrivals run on time 64.6% at SFO and 79.1% at JFK — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.
What days of the week are there direct flights from San Francisco to New York?
Direct flights from San Francisco to New York operate every day of the week. American Airlines flies daily, Alaska Airlines flies daily, JetBlue Airways flies daily, and Delta Air Lines flies daily.
How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to New York?
Round-trip flights from San Francisco (SFO) to New York (JFK) start at $337, with a typical fare around $573. Based on 1938 recent fare combinations.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to New York?
Across the 5 departure months we currently track, January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly round trip from San Francisco to New York, with typical fares around $441 — versus about $696 in December 2026, the most expensive.
Does trip length change the round-trip fare from San Francisco to New York?
Typical round-trip fares from San Francisco (SFO) to New York (JFK) by trip length: a week away (6–9 nights) about $593, around two weeks (10–16 nights) about $378, and a longer stay (17+ nights) about $377. Medians from 1938 recent fare combinations.
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