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San Francisco to New York: flight time and arrival time
Now in San Francisco
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Now in New York
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Nonstop flight: about 5h 30m · 2,580 miles · New York is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco
What time will you land?
If you take off from San Francisco at these local times, here's roughly when you'll arrive in New York, local time, on a nonstop flight of about 5 hours 30 minutes:
| Leave San Francisco | Arrive New York |
|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2:30 PM |
| 9 AM | 5:30 PM |
| 12 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 3 PM | 11:30 PM |
| 6 PM | 2:30 AM +1 day |
| 9 PM | 5:30 AM +1 day |
| 11:30 PM | 8 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 east to New York means "losing" 3 hours, which is usually harder on the body than flying west. For a few days before you go, try going to bed and getting up an hour earlier. On the flight, sleep if it's night-time in New York, and once you land get outside in the morning light.
Questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to New York?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco to New York takes about 5 hours 30 minutes. The route covers roughly 2,580 miles (4,152 km). Flights with a stopover take longer.
If I leave San Francisco at 6 PM, what time will I land in New York?
On a nonstop flight of about 5 hours 30 minutes, leaving San Francisco at 6:00 PM local time gets you to New York at about 2:30 AM the next day local time, based on today's clocks.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and New York?
New York is currently 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.