Austin to New York (AUS–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
No flights match your filters.
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.
AUS–JFK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,519 miles in approximately 3h 58m. 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, KL, LA, LY, MU, SK, VS | 27 | 32Q, 739 | 3h50-4h10 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KL, LA, LY, MU, SK, VS | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AT, BA, G3, IB, QR, RJ | 26 | 738, 7M8 | 3h42-4h | Oneworld | AT, BA, G3, IB, QR, RJ |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New York from Austin
| Metric | AUS→JFK | SAT→JFK | IAH→JFK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 67 mi | 140 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 7 | 16 |
| Weekly flights | 215 | 20 | 67 |
| Flight time | 3h 58m | 4h 10m | 3h 39m |
| Departure OTP | 68% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: CDT · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 7:00 PM in New York.
CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.
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.
AUS–JFK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUS to JFK
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and American Airlines. With 215 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AUS to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to JFK is about 3 hours 58 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,519 miles (2,445 km). There are approximately 215 weekly flights outbound and 206 return, totaling 421 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Pittsburgh, Nashville and Charleston. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Antonio (SAT), Houston (IAH) and Houston (HOU).