San Francisco to New York Flight Time & Schedules

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How Much Time Does a Flight from San Francisco to New York Take?

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to New York generally takes around 5 hours 20 minutes to 6 hours. The fastest scheduled services can complete the journey in approximately 5 hours 19 minutes. Flights involving one connection commonly require 7 to 10 hours, although a lengthy layover can increase the total considerably.

Typical Flying Time Between San Francisco and New York

Around 5 hours 40 minutes is a useful estimate for a direct eastbound journey. Flight length can change because of winds, weather, air traffic restrictions, the selected New York airport and the time required to taxi between the gate and runway.

Late-evening departures from San Francisco usually reach New York the following morning because of the flight duration and three-hour time difference.

Flights leave from San Francisco International Airport and can arrive at either John F. Kennedy International Airport or Newark Liberty International Airport. JFK is located in Queens, while Newark Airport is across the Hudson River in New Jersey but provides convenient access to New York City.

Travelers heading toward Queens, Brooklyn or Long Island may prefer JFK. Newark can be practical for passengers visiting New Jersey or parts of Manhattan. Regular nonstop services from SFO do not generally operate to LaGuardia Airport, so most LGA itineraries include a connection.

San Francisco to New York Flight Time by Airport

Origin Airport	Destination Airport	Airport Pair	Approximate Journey Duration
San Francisco International Airport	John F. Kennedy International Airport	SFO–JFK	Approximately 5 hrs 20 mins–6 hrs nonstop
San Francisco International Airport	Newark Liberty International Airport	SFO–EWR	Approximately 5 hrs 20 mins–6 hrs nonstop
San Francisco International Airport	LaGuardia Airport	SFO–LGA	Usually 7–10 hrs with one connection

Nonstop Airlines Serving San Francisco and New York

Alaska Airlines

American Airlines

Delta Air Lines

JetBlue

United Airlines

How Far Ahead Is New York Compared with San Francisco?

Clocks in New York are three hours ahead of those in San Francisco. San Francisco follows Pacific Time, while New York uses Eastern Time.

Both cities change their clocks for daylight saving time according to the same annual schedule, so the three-hour difference remains consistent throughout the year.

When it is 9:00 AM in San Francisco, it is 12:00 PM in New York.

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