The flight from New York to California typically takes about 6 hours. Non-stop flights from major airports like JFK or Newark (EWR) to California airports such as Los Angeles (LAX) or San Francisco (SFO) usually range from around 5 hours 57 minutes to about 6 hours 45 minutes, depending on the specific cities and conditions like wind and aircraft type.
Factors Affecting Flight Duration
- Departure and arrival airports (e.g., JFK to LAX vs. JFK to SFO)
- Airline and type of aircraft used
- Wind conditions (tailwinds can shorten and headwinds can lengthen flight time)
- Flight route and possible air traffic
Typical Flight Times
- New York (JFK/EWR) to Los Angeles (LAX): approximately 6 hours, sometimes slightly less or more
- New York to San Francisco (SFO): around 6 hours 15 minutes to 6 hours 45 minutes
In summary, plan for about 6 hours flight time for a non-stop flight between New York and California, adjusting as per exact cities and current conditions.
