Meeting halfway · nonstop for both
Where to meet halfway between New York and San Francisco
Kansas City, MO is the shortest trip for both of you: 2h40m from New York and 2h59m from San Francisco, nonstop, with flights every day from each.
New York and San Francisco are about 2,580 miles apart. Kansas City is also the closest to the halfway point on the map.
The 10 shortest trips for both
| Destination | From JFK | From SFO |
|---|---|---|
| MCI Kansas City | 2h40m7/wk | 2h59m12/wk |
| MSP Minneapolis | 2h30m24/wk | 3h6m52/wk |
| IAH Houston | 3h14m14/wk | 3h15m75/wk |
| DFW Dallas-Fort Worth | 3h22m44/wk | 3h1m101/wk |
| SAT San Antonio | 3h34m7/wk | 2h56m12/wk |
| AUS Austin | 3h37m48/wk | 2h59m66/wk |
| MSY New Orleans | 2h40m25/wk | 3h40m12/wk |
| DEN Denver | 3h42m21/wk | 2h115/wk |
| ORD Chicago | 1h59m63/wk | 3h43m138/wk |
| IND Indianapolis | 1h36m49/wk | 3h44m12/wk |
Each cell is the usual flight time and the flights a week from that city. Tap one for airlines, days and times.
Or one of you makes the whole trip: New York to San Francisco is nonstop, 5h47m, 149 flights a week.
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Route data from observed flight departures, latest sample 2026-11-01. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.