United States Β· 2,580 miles (4,152 km)

New York (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO) flights

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5,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from New York (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 4 airlines fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO): Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways. The two airports are 2,580 miles (4,152 km) apart. Alaska Airlines and American Airlines are in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 58 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chicago, Cleveland and Detroit and more.

How many miles JFK to SFO costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Alaska Airlines12,500$5.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines13,000$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn JetBlue Airways13,000$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines15,000$56–112
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines16,500$5.60
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines20,000$5.60
Starlux (COSMILE)On Alaska Airlines20,000$38.60
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines22,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines23,000$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines23,300$5.60

Business and first class prices, and 2 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from JFK to SFO

  • Alaska Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it
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    American Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • Delta Air Lines logo
    Delta Air LinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it
  • JetBlue Airways logo
    JetBlue AirwaysNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 2 programsWho books it

Book JFK to SFO with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

JFK to SFO with one stop

58 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines the whole way
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    JetBlue Airways logo
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    United Airlines logo
  • Via Cleveland (CLE)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more, then United Airlines
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    JetBlue Airways logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    JetBlue Airways logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
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    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Denver (DEN)JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines, then Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more
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    Delta Air Lines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Vail (EGE)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more, then United Airlines
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    Delta Air Lines logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Reno (RNO)JetBlue Airways, then United Airlines
    JetBlue Airways logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Columbus (CMH)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Sacramento (SMF)JetBlue Airways, then United Airlines
    JetBlue Airways logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Indianapolis (IND)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Kansas City (MCI)Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines the whole way
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    Sun Country Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Sun Country Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Cincinnati (CVG)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines and Breeze Airways
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    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Breeze Airways logo
  • Via Toronto (YYZ)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then Air Canada, United Airlines and 1 more
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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See all 58 in Routes

JFK to SFO: common questions

How many miles does JFK to SFO cost?

In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (12,500), Iberia Club (13,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (13,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from JFK to SFO?

Alaska Airlines (oneworld), American Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and JetBlue Airways fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO).

How far is New York from San Francisco by plane?

New York (JFK) and San Francisco (SFO) are 2,580 miles (4,152 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book JFK to SFO award flights?

19 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 11 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between New York and San Francisco?

The most direct connections are through Chicago (ORD), Cleveland (CLE), Detroit (DTW), Salt Lake City (SLC) and Denver (DEN). On 23 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Chicago.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.