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Track This RouteOutbound
5 hours 15 minutes
Return
5 hours 45 minutes
Daily Flights
15+
Airlines
5
Timezone note
New York is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco (Eastern vs Pacific Time).
About this route
San Francisco to New York flights
San Francisco to New York is one of the classic American transcontinental routes, connecting the tech capital of the West Coast with the financial and media capital of the East. United dominates with high-frequency service from its SFO hub to Newark, while JetBlue offers a compelling premium product on its SFO-JFK service with Mint business class. Delta and American compete aggressively for the lucrative corporate travel market.
The 3-hour timezone shift eastbound is significant. A 7am Pacific departure lands around 3:15pm Eastern, compressing the usable workday for same-day business travelers. Red-eye options depart late evening and arrive early morning, which many prefer for maximizing time on both coasts. The eastbound flight benefits from the jet stream, typically taking around 5 hours 15 minutes versus nearly 6 hours westbound.
SFO's marine layer fog is the primary departure risk, especially in summer months when Karl the Fog rolls in overnight and doesn't burn off until midday. When fog drops SFO to single-runway operations, delays cascade across the entire departure bank. On the New York end, JFK and Newark each have their own congestion challenges — JFK's international traffic creates ground holds, while Newark's tight runway spacing limits arrival rates during bad weather.
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FAQ
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How long is the San Francisco to New York flight?
About 5 hours 15 minutes eastbound with tailwinds. The westbound return is closer to 5 hours 45 minutes.
Which airlines fly SFO to New York?
United (primarily to Newark), JetBlue (to JFK with Mint business class), Delta, American, and Alaska Airlines all offer nonstop service.
What's the time difference?
New York is 3 hours ahead. A 7am San Francisco departure lands around 3:15pm New York time.
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