New York to San Francisco flights – the most comfortable way to fly
4 airlines fly nonstop between New York and San Francisco, about 35 flights a week. The flight takes 5h 40m and covers 4,118 km. The most comfortable economy seat is on Delta's Airbus A220-300. Lie-flat business class is available.
Most comfortable economy
- 31″ legroom
- 18.6″ wide seat
- Cabin altitude 7,500 ft
- Wi-Fi
- Power
Most comfortable business
- 38″ legroom
- 21.0″ wide seat
- No middle seats
- Cabin altitude 7,500 ft
- Wi-Fi
- Power
Nonstop flights from New York to San Francisco
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Aircraft | Economy | Business | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue B6526 JFK → SFO |
09:50 | 5h 45m | A320 Narrow-body |
5.7Comfortable | 6.7Comfortable | MTWTFSS |
| Delta DL7702 JFK → SFO |
09:55 | 5h 45m | A220-300 Narrow-body |
6.5Comfortable | 7.4Very comfortable | MTWTFSS |
| American Airlines AA5324 JFK → SFO |
10:15 | 5h 45m | A320 Narrow-body |
4.8Okay | 7.4Very comfortable | MTWTFSS |
| United UA1904 EWR → SFO |
10:20 | 5h 40m | A320 Narrow-body |
4.8Okay | 7.4Very comfortable | MTWTFSS |
| United UA5171 JFK → SFO |
10:40 | 5h 45m | 737 MAX 8 Narrow-body |
4.5Okay | 7.4Very comfortable | MTWTFSS |
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from New York to San Francisco?
A nonstop flight from New York to San Francisco takes about 5 h 40 min and covers 4,118 km.
Which airlines fly nonstop from New York to San Francisco?
American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, and United fly nonstop, with about 35 flights a week.
What is the most comfortable economy seat from New York to San Francisco?
Delta on the Airbus A220-300: 2-3 layout, 31″ legroom and 18.6″ wide seats – comfort score 6.5/10 (comfortable).
Is there lie-flat business class from New York to San Francisco?
Yes. The most comfortable is Delta's recliner (domestic first) on the Airbus A220-300 (2-2), comfort score 7.4/10.
Can I fly with my dog from New York to San Francisco?
Yes – American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, and United take small dogs in the cabin (usually up to 9 kg including the bag).
Is business class worth it from New York to San Francisco?
Business is a wide recliner with more legroom for about 242% more than economy on Delta – SkyBuddy's upgrade score: 2.1/10 (not worth it).
Which aircraft fly from New York to San Francisco?
Airbus A320, Boeing 737 MAX 8, and Airbus A220-300.
Schedules, seat details and fares are indicative estimates from SkyBuddy's airline model. Check the live price before you book.