5 airlines fly nonstop from New York to San Francisco.
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport | SFO San Francisco International Airport |
| Alaska Airlines | JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport | SFO San Francisco International Airport |
| JetBlue | JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport | SFO San Francisco International Airport |
| Delta Air Lines | JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport | SFO San Francisco International Airport |
| United Airlines | EWR Newark Liberty International Airport | SFO San Francisco International Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
12 miles (19 km) from the city centre. 54.5 million passengers in 2025
| How | Route | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | BART Yellow or Red Line from the International Terminal to downtown San Francisco stations | about 30m | regular BART fare plus a $5.51 airport surcharge |
Domestic travel within the United States: no passport or visa is needed, but adults must show a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID at airport security.
San Francisco is 3 hours behind New York. San Francisco uses the US dollar (USD).
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Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.
As of October 2026, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines fly this route nonstop.
Nonstop flights leave from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and arrive at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
About 2,566 miles (4,129 km), measured between the city centres.
San Francisco is 3 hours behind New York.
Domestic travel within the United States: no passport or visa is needed, but adults must show a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID at airport security.
BART Yellow or Red Line from the International Terminal to downtown San Francisco stations, about 30 minutes, regular BART fare plus a $5.51 airport surcharge.
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.