San Francisco to New York flights – the most comfortable way to fly
4 airlines fly nonstop between San Francisco and New York, about 49 flights a week. The flight takes 5h 40m and covers 4,118 km. The most comfortable economy seat is on JetBlue's Airbus A321neo. Lie-flat business class is available.
Most comfortable economy
- 32″ legroom
- 18.0″ wide seat
- Cabin altitude 8,000 ft
- Wi-Fi
- Power
- Seat-back screen
Most comfortable business
- Lie-flat bed (80″)
- 22.0″ wide seat
- Direct aisle access
- Suite with door
- Cabin altitude 8,000 ft
- Wi-Fi
- Power
- Seat-back screen
Nonstop flights from San Francisco to New York
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Aircraft | Economy | Business | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AA1780 SFO → JFK |
08:00 | 5h 45m | 737 MAX 8 Narrow-body |
4.5Okay | 7.4Very comfortable | MTWTFSS |
| Delta DL3319 SFO → JFK |
08:55 | 5h 45m | A321neo Narrow-body |
5.3Okay | 7.4Very comfortable | MTWTFSS |
| United UA2202 SFO → EWR |
09:45 | 5h 40m | A321neo Narrow-body |
5.3Okay | 7.4Very comfortable | MTWTFSS |
| United UA1991 SFO → JFK |
10:10 | 5h 45m | A321neo Narrow-body |
5.3Okay | 7.4Very comfortable | MTWTFSS |
| JetBlue B64652 SFO → JFK |
10:25 | 5h 45m | A321neo Narrow-body |
6.2Comfortable | 8.9Superb | MTWTFSS |
| American Airlines AA2231 SFO → JFK |
15:45 | 5h 45m | A321neo Narrow-body |
5.3Okay | 7.4Very comfortable | MTWTFSS |
| Delta DL703 SFO → JFK |
16:40 | 5h 45m | 737-800 Narrow-body |
3.8Cramped | 7.4Very comfortable | MTWTFSS |
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to New York?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco to New York takes about 5 h 40 min and covers 4,118 km.
Which airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco to New York?
American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, and United fly nonstop, with about 49 flights a week.
What is the most comfortable economy seat from San Francisco to New York?
JetBlue on the Airbus A321neo: 3-3 layout, 32″ legroom and 18.0″ wide seats – comfort score 6.2/10 (comfortable).
Is there lie-flat business class from San Francisco to New York?
Yes. The most comfortable is JetBlue's business suite with door on the Airbus A321neo (1-1), comfort score 8.9/10.
Can I fly with my dog from San Francisco to New York?
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 San Francisco to New York?
Business is a private suite with a door and a lie-flat bed for about 594% more than economy on JetBlue – SkyBuddy's upgrade score: 2.4/10 (not worth it).
Which aircraft fly from San Francisco to New York?
Airbus A321neo, Boeing 737 MAX 8, and Boeing 737-800.
Schedules, seat details and fares are indicative estimates from SkyBuddy's airline model. Check the live price before you book.