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New York to San Francisco: flight time and arrival time
Now in New York
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Now in San Francisco
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Nonstop flight: about 6h 15m · 2,580 miles · San Francisco is 3 hours behind New York
What time will you land?
If you take off from New York at these local times, here's roughly when you'll arrive in San Francisco, local time, on a nonstop flight of about 6 hours 15 minutes:
| Leave New York | Arrive San Francisco |
|---|---|
| 6 AM | 9:15 AM |
| 9 AM | 12:15 PM |
| 12 PM | 3:15 PM |
| 3 PM | 6:15 PM |
| 6 PM | 9:15 PM |
| 9 PM | 12:15 AM +1 day |
| 11:30 PM | 2:45 AM +1 day |
Based on today's clocks (Monday, October 12, 2026) and an estimated flight time worked out from the distance. Use your ticket's exact times for the most accurate answer.
Jet lag
Flying west to San Francisco means your day stretches by 3 hours, which most people find easier than flying east. Try to stay awake until a normal local bedtime on arrival, and get some evening light to help your body clock shift later.
Questions
How long is the flight from New York to San Francisco?
A nonstop flight from New York to San Francisco takes about 6 hours 15 minutes. The route covers roughly 2,580 miles (4,152 km). Flights with a stopover take longer.
If I leave New York at 6 PM, what time will I land in San Francisco?
On a nonstop flight of about 6 hours 15 minutes, leaving New York at 6:00 PM local time gets you to San Francisco at about 9:15 PM local time, based on today's clocks.
What is the time difference between New York and San Francisco?
San Francisco is currently 3 hours behind New York.