San Francisco (SFO) to New York (JFK) flights
An economy award from San Francisco (SFO) to New York (JFK) 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 San Francisco (SFO) to New York (JFK): 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 SFO to JFK 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.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Alaska Airlines | 12,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn JetBlue Airways | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56–112 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 20,000 | $5.60 |
| Starlux (COSMILE)On Alaska Airlines | 20,000 | $38.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 22,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 23,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 23,300 | $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 PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SFO to JFK
- Alaska Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- JetBlue AirwaysNot in an alliance · bookable with 2 programsWho books it
Book SFO to JFK with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks JetBlue Airways
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks JetBlue Airways
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
SFO to JFK 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
- Via Cleveland (CLE)United Airlines, then American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more, then JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines
- Via Vail (EGE)United Airlines, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)United Airlines, then American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more
- Via Reno (RNO)United Airlines, then JetBlue Airways
- Via Columbus (CMH)United Airlines, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
- Via Sacramento (SMF)United Airlines, then JetBlue Airways
- Via Indianapolis (IND)United Airlines, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
- Via Kansas City (MCI)United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines the whole way
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)United Airlines and Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada, United Airlines and 1 more, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
SFO to JFK: common questions
How many miles does SFO to JFK 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 SFO to JFK?
Alaska Airlines (oneworld), American Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and JetBlue Airways fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to New York (JFK).
How far is San Francisco from New York by plane?
San Francisco (SFO) and New York (JFK) 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 SFO to JFK 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 San Francisco and New York?
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.