Atlanta to New York (ATL–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ATL–JFK is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, JetBlue and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 759 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, LY, UX, VS, WS | 60 | 738, 739, 752, 757 | 2h13-2h34 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, LY, UX, VS, WS | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: EY, FI, HA, JL, JU, KQ, LO, QR, SQ, TP | 21 | 223, 320, BCS3 | 2h19-2h24 | – | EY, FI, HA, JL, JU, KQ, LO, QR, SQ, TP | |
| F9 Frontier | 7 | 32N | 2h29 | – | – | |
| LA LATAM Chile | 4 | 739 | 2h34 | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| TK Turkish Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New York from Atlanta
| Metric | ATL→JFK | PDK→JFK | MCN→JFK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ATL | – | 18 mi | 79 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 407 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 20m | 1h 48m | 1h 56m |
| Departure OTP | 89% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ATL: EDT · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 6:00 PM in New York.
MARTA Gold Line runs every 12–15 minutes from downtown Five Points station to the airport (16 min, $2.50). The station connects directly to the Domestic terminal via SkyTrain. Ride-shares cost $20–35 from downtown.
Economy parking in the North/South garages fills quickly; off-site lots on Camp Creek Parkway offer cheaper rates with shuttles.
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.
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.
ATL–JFK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ATL to JFK
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Frontier, LATAM Chile, Alaska Airlines and Turkish Airlines. With 407 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ATL to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ATL to JFK is about 2 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 759 miles (1,222 km). There are approximately 407 weekly flights outbound and 366 return, totaling 773 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Richmond, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlanta (PDK), Macon (MCN) and Birmingham (BHM).