Sacramento (SMF) to New York (JFK) flights
JetBlue flies nonstop from Sacramento International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, with about 6 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,521-mile flight takes about 5h 15m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,521 mi · 4,057 km
- Flight time
- 5h 15m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 85%
Airlines flying SMF to JFK
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 6 | Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 26,891 | 5h 15m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
SMF to JFK flight schedule
1 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 11:11pm and the last at 11:11pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 162JetBlue | 11:11pm | 7:33am | 31 | 67% |
Is SMF to JFK on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 67% of 165 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 5.5% were cancelled. Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (48%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 165 | 67% | 45 min | 5.5% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 30 | 5,262 | |
| September 2025 | 30 | 4,601 | |
| October 2025 | 25 | 4,186 | |
| May 2026 | 18 | 2,985 | |
| June 2026 | 30 | 5,406 | |
| July 2026 | 25 | 4,451 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.