Albuquerque to New York (ABQ–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ABQ Airport Page →
1,822 mi airlines charter/private 8/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 27m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL9962
DL Delta
11:38 AM
MDT
5:26 PM
EDT
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
B666+2
Seat map
B6 JetBlue
320 Seat map
10:54 PM
MDT Red-eye
4:42 AM+1
EDT
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
B665+4
Seat map
B6 JetBlue
320 Seat map
7:00 PM
EDT T5
9:57 PM
MDT
4h 57m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3884cs
QR Qatar
223
7:09 PM
EDT T5
10:08 PM
MDT
4h 59m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ1551cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
223
7:30 PM
EDT T5
10:29 PM
MDT
4h 59m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
IAD Dulles 5h 53m LHUA AFAMCI Dulles (IAD) to New York flights
BNA Nashville 6h 5m WN AAB6BA Nashville (BNA) to New York flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 12m AFDLKE AMDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to New York flights
ORD Chicago 6h 14m AAACAY AAASAT Chicago (ORD) to New York flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 21m AFAMDL AMB6DL Atlanta (ATL) to New York flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 25m AAAYBA AAAFAM Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to New York flights
AUS Austin 6h 27m RVJWN AAAFAM Austin (AUS) to New York flights
DEN Denver 6h 31m ACCMUA AFB6DL Denver (DEN) to New York flights
IAH Houston 6h 38m ACCMNZ ATB6FI Houston (IAH) to New York flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 45m AA AAAFAT Charlotte (CLT) to New York flights
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Albuquerque to New York
3 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,822 mi 3h 48m nonstop +2h ahead

ABQ–JFK is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue, Qatar Airways and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,822 miles in approximately 3h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ABQ–JFK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
B6 JetBlue 7 320 3h48 67%
QR Qatar Airways 7 67% Oneworld
DL Delta Air Lines 1 3h48 67% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – B6
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 (7 flights/wk, 47%)
Oneworld: QR (7 flights/wk, 47%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 7%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ABQ to JFK direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ABQ to JFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,759
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ABQ → JFK
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
93%
Return
JFK → ABQ
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
55%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ABQ delays → JFK delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
New York is 2 hours ahead of Albuquerque.
ABQ: MDT · JFK: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Albuquerque, it's 8:00 PM in New York.
Distance & Flight Time
1,822 mi / 2,931 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 48m gate to gate.
Getting from JFK

AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.

New York Climate

Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.

Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.

ABQ–JFK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albuquerque to New York route.
Route details
Distance1,822 mi / 2,931 km
Flight time3h 48m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights8 out / 19 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ABQ
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m
Destination: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ABQ to JFK flights.
Nonstop flights from Albuquerque International Sunport to John F. Kennedy International Airport take about 3h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 1,822 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from ABQ to JFK: JetBlue, Qatar Airways and Delta Air Lines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Washington Dulles, Nashville and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to JFK and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
New York is 2 hours ahead of Albuquerque.
Yes, return flights from JFK to ABQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ABQ to JFK

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue, Qatar Airways and Delta Air Lines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ABQ to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABQ to JFK is about 3 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,822 miles (2,931 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Nashville and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.