Flights San Jose → New York
SJO → JFK
How long is the flight from San Jose to New York?
The flight from San Jose (SJO) to New York (JFK) takes about 4h 52m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route operates between San Jose and New York, utilizing both Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 757 aircraft. The destination airport in New York opened in 1948 and currently handles over 62 million passengers annually.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
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The San Jose (SJO) → New York (JFK) route is operated by American Airlines, Delta Air Lines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 7.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At New York the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from San Jose the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to New York: what to expect in this direction
Flying from San Jose (SJO) to New York (JFK) heads north for about 3,559 km, a flight time of roughly 4h 52m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing San Jose the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into New York it is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 85% | 1 min | 0.8% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
Airlines operating SJO-JFK
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Frequently asked questions about SJO-JFK
The flight from San Jose (SJO) to New York (JFK) takes about 4h 52m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
