4 airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. San Francisco International Airport (San Francisco) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (New York).
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | SFO San Francisco International Airport | JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport |
| American Airlines | SFO San Francisco International Airport | JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport |
| Delta Air Lines | SFO San Francisco International Airport | JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport |
| JetBlue | SFO San Francisco International Airport | JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
16 miles (26 km) from the city centre. 62.6 million passengers in 2025
| How | Route | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Train | Subway (A via Howard Beach, or E/J/Z via Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av) or LIRR to Jamaica, then AirTrain JFK | $11.75 by subway including $8.75 AirTrain; LIRR $14-16 plus $8.75 AirTrain |
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.
New York is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco. New York 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, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue fly this route nonstop.
About 2,580 miles (4,152 km) between the airports.
New York is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
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.
Subway (A via Howard Beach, or E/J/Z via Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av) or LIRR to Jamaica, then AirTrain JFK, $11.75 by subway including $8.75 AirTrain; LIRR $14-16 plus $8.75 AirTrain.
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.