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San JoseNew York

Flights from San Jose (SJO) to New York (JFK)

Timezone shift+1hDirectioneastboundFlight time5h 4mDistance3,557 kmDirect1 airlines

Route Profile

Distance

3,557 km

Fastest Flight

5h 4m

Timezone Shift

+1h

Direct Airlines

1

AlliancesStar AllianceSkyTeamOneworld
ClassesEconomyPremium EconomyBusinessFirst
Schedulesumotuwethfrsa
Aircraft
Airbus A220-300
Airbus A320-100/200
Airbus A321-100/200

San Jose to New York Flights

Flights from San Jose to New York are operated 12 times. Departure times vary between 14:05 and 23:59. You can fly in Y and W and J and F. The flight distance is 3,557 km (2,210 miles).

Arrival Windows

Best times to arrive for faster recovery

Best vs Worst Arrival Times in New York

Best Arrival

7AM7PM

Morning light helps you stay awake longer

Worst Arrival

9PM5AM

Arriving during your body's sleep window makes adjustment harder

The difference:choosing the right arrival window can save 1–2+ days of recovery time.

Departure Timing

Best hours to depart for jetlag recovery

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Arrival Strategy for New York

How to manage jetlag based on arrival time

Morning Arrival

Upon morning arrival, immediately engage with local time by getting natural sunlight and staying active. Avoid long naps and consume light, nutritious meals to help reset your circadian rhythm.

Afternoon Arrival

Afternoon arrivals should minimize caffeine and exposure to screens. Take a short 20-30 minute nap if necessary, but ensure it doesn't extend beyond that to prevent deeper sleep disruption.

Evening Arrival

For evening arrivals, limit heavy meals and alcohol. Create a dark, quiet sleep environment and aim to align with local nighttime as quickly as possible to minimize jetlag impact.

Best Time to Visit New York

Monthly climate overview

Humid continental

Jan

4°

-2°

95mm

Feb

6°

-1°

80mm

Mar

11°

3°

110mm

Apr

16°

7°

105mm

May

22°

12°

95mm

Jun

27°

17°

110mm

Jul

30°

20°

105mm

Aug

29°

19°

95mm

Sep

25°

15°

85mm

Oct

19°

10°

90mm

Nov

13°

5°

100mm

Dec

6°

-1°

95mm

Airport Recovery Facilities

Jetlag-friendly amenities at each airport

SJO

Sleep Pods
Quiet Zones
Showers
Lounge Beds

Comfort: 2.5/10

JFK

Sleep Pods
Quiet Zones
Showers
Lounge Beds

Comfort: 5.5/10

Min connection: 60min

Top Airlines

Nonstop service on this route

B6
JetBlue
14:05Airbus A320-100/2005h 4m
B6
JetBlue
14:05Airbus A220-3005h 4m
B6
JetBlue
14:05Airbus A220-3005h 4m

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