Birmingham to New York (BHM–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

BHM Airport Page →
865 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 29 1-stop flights Verified 6d ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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
ATL Atlanta 4h 21m AFAMDL → AFAMB6 Atlanta (ATL) to New York flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 24m AABA → AAAVDL Philadelphia (PHL) to New York flights
DCA Washington 4h 26m AAAS → AAAFAM Washington (DCA) to New York flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 28m AAEJA → AAAFAT Charlotte (CLT) to New York flights
DTW Detroit 4h 54m AFDLKE → AMB6DL Detroit (DTW) to New York flights
BNA Nashville 4h 59m WN → AAB6DL Nashville (BNA) to New York flights
TPA Tampa 5h 5m WN → AFATB6 Tampa (TPA) to New York flights
MCO Orlando 5h 12m WN → AAADAF Orlando (MCO) to New York flights
ORD Chicago 5h 34m AAASEI → AAASAT Chicago (ORD) to New York flights
MIA Miami 6h 5m AALXJQR → AAAFAR Miami (MIA) to New York flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Birmingham to New York
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 865 mi 2h 13m nonstop +1h ahead

BHM–JFK had nonstop service from JetBlue, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 865 miles in 2h 13m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop BHM–JFK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
B6 JetBlue 1 – – 81% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BHM to JFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
ATL ~4h 21m PHL ~4h 24m DCA ~4h 26m CLT ~4h 28m BWI ~4h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,523
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BHM → JFK
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Arriving
87%
Return
JFK → BHM
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BHM delays → JFK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New York from Birmingham

Nearby airports with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Metric BHM→JFK ATL→JFK
Distance from BHM – 134 mi
Nonstop airlines – 27
Weekly flights – 349
Flight time 2h 13m 2h 6m
Departure OTP 81% –
Atlanta (ATL) to New York flights
Airports within 200 miles of BHM with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
New York is 1 hour ahead of Birmingham.
BHM: CDT · JFK: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, it's 7:00 PM in New York.
Distance & Flight Time
865 mi / 1,391 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 13m 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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

BHM–JFK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Birmingham to New York route.
Route details
Distance865 mi / 1,391 km
Flight time2h 13m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BHM
Full nameBirmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 m
Destination: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BHM to JFK flights.
Nonstop flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport take about 2h 13m gate to gate. The route covers 865 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from BHM to JFK: JetBlue. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 13m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Philadelphia and Ronald Reagan Washington National.
New York is 1 hour ahead of Birmingham.
Yes, return flights from JFK to BHM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ATL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 BHM to JFK

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) had nonstop service from JetBlue, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

BHM to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BHM to JFK is about 2 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 865 miles (1,391 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Philadelphia and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlanta (ATL).