Flight time from New York to San Diego
JFK → SAN · John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Diego International Airport
The flight from New York (JFK) to San Diego (SAN) takes about 5h 25m nonstop on a narrowbody airliner, covering 2,441 miles (3,928 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
5h 40m
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
5h 25m
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
4h 57m
When will you arrive?
San Diego is 3 hours behind New York. You cross 3 time zones heading west. Westbound trips like this one are usually a little easier to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.
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Common questions
- How long is the flight from New York to San Diego?
- About 5h 25m nonstop on a narrowbody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 2,441 miles, or 3,928 km (2,121 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- San Diego is 3 hours behind New York.
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