Airport: SFO • USA Domestic

Flights to San Francisco

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JFK → SFO

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The iconic Golden Gate Bridge, historic cable cars, scenic bay views, and world-renowned culinary culture.

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Planning Your Trip to San Francisco

Planning a trip to San Francisco, California? Renowned for the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, historic cable cars, scenic bay views, and world-renowned culinary culture, San Francisco welcomes visitors with vibrant local character, memorable sights, and distinctive cultural charm.

Flights arrive primarily via San Francisco International Airport (SFO) / Oakland (OAK), situated roughly 13 miles to Union Square & Downtown (25–35 mins), with convenient local transit connecting directly into the heart of the city.

Fascinating Fact about San Francisco

The Golden Gate Bridge's signature color isn't red—it's officially 'International Orange', chosen specifically to enhance visibility through the bay's famous rolling fog.

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Departure Airport: New York Area (JFK)
Direct Nonstop Corridor Available Estimated Journey: ~5h 58m (≈ 2,581 miles)
Direct Nonstop Commercial Flight
~5h 58m (2,581 air mi)

New York Area (JFK) → San Francisco (SFO)

Direct commercial airline corridor flight across 2,581 air miles with an estimated average flight time of ~5h 58m. No intermediate layovers required.

Departure Airport New York Area (JFK) New York
Destination Arrival San Francisco (SFO) California
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Primary Arrival Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) / Oakland (OAK)

San Francisco, CA 94128, USA

~13 miles to Union Square & Downtown (25–35 mins)

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