New York → San Francisco

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Departure airport
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl, New York, United States
Arrival airport
SFO
San Francisco Intl, San Francisco, United States
Route type
Domestic
Within United States

Departing from New York

JFK is in southern Queens, roughly 25 km from Midtown, reached by AirTrain plus subway or rail in about an hour, or by taxi in 45–70 minutes depending on traffic. Newark is a similar distance from Manhattan and often cheaper to fly into from Europe.

New York to San Francisco: common questions

How do I find cheap flights from New York to San Francisco?
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Which airports serve this route?
This route departs from John F. Kennedy Intl (JFK) in New York, United States and arrives at San Francisco Intl (SFO) in San Francisco, United States.
Is New York to San Francisco a domestic or international flight?
It is a domestic flight within United States, so international passport control does not apply, although airline ID rules still do.
Can I get notified when JFK–SFO fares drop?
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