Your Flight
We analysed more than 7,500 data points along your route from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York to San Diego International Airport, San Diego.
Jetblue
JFK
SAN
B61189
Jetblue · Live forecast
JFK
→
SAN
80
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
3h 25m
Duration
2,121 nm
Distance
40,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Your flight departs in less than 6 hours. The forecast is unlikely to change significantly at this point.
We know turbulence can feel scary — especially on long flights.
This report is built for you: what bumps feel like, when they happen, and why you'll be completely safe. 1 in 3 passengers feel exactly like you.
Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying JFK → SAN
13 pilot reports along this route
5 / 13
Reporting smooth
3 / 13
Light turbulence
5
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
IND UA /OV CVG/TM 1629/FL330/TP A321/TB LGT-MOD
6m ago
Moderate
PIT UA /OV NESTO-PIT/TM 1625/FL070/TP A320/TB MOD 040-070
10m ago
Light
IND UA /OV ROD/TM 1622/FL290/TP B738/TB LGT
13m ago
Smooth
SUS UUA /OV SUS/TM 1622/FL025/TP 58T/SK BKN027-TOPUNKN/IC LGT RIME/RM LLWS +/-10KTS DURD FINAL RWY26L
13m ago
Smooth
SWF UA /OV 5 W SWF/TM 1620/FL1000/TP G280/RM LOSS AND GAIN 10 KTS SF, 22KT CROSS WIND AT 1400 ,14 KT TAILWIND BELOW 1000
15m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
7,500 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
Your route takes you over the Appalachian Mountains, over the Rocky Mountains, and across the Sonoran Desert – these areas can sometimes cause turbulence.
Smooth Flight
We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 78 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 22 minutes.
Landing
Landing should feel smooth with typical approach conditions.
You're in Safe Hands
If you feel nervous at any point, remember that turbulence is expected, safe, and part of normal flying. The crew is monitoring everything, and the aircraft is built to handle far more than anything you will feel. Have a safe and calm flight.
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Flight Timeline 3h 25min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:48
Light
0:48-1:16
Light
1:16-1:44
Light
1:44-2:11
Light
2:11-2:38
Light
2:38-3:05
Light
Landing
Light
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Longer bars indicate higher turbulence intensity. Values shown are the maximum for each time segment.
Airport conditions
Live weather at departure and arrival
JFK
John F Kennedy International Airport — Departure
Visibility
0 mi
Wind
19 kt G32 (170°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
11°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
SAN
San Diego International Airport — Arrival
Wind
10 kt (310°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
18°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Evening Flight Departure
Time of day
Evening Flight
Tip
Evening and night flights typically offer smoother conditions as thermal activity subsides and the atmosphere stabilizes after sunset.
When
Today
airbus a321-271nx
Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
Data sources & our approach
ZeroTurb's Custom Algorithm: Our proprietary
ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) combines three meteorological indices weighted by their
predictive accuracy — giving you transparent, passenger-focused turbulence probability instead
of vague categories.
This forecast integrates data from:
- ECMWF Open Data — Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels)
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center — Pilot Reports (PIREPs), SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center — Aurora forecasts for polar routes
- AviationStack API — Flight schedules and airline operational data
Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.