Catania to New York (CTA–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.
CTA–JFK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 4,554 miles in approximately 10h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 7 | 763 | 10h24 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New York from Catania
| Metric | CTA→JFK | MLA→JFK | PMO→JFK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CTA | – | 116 mi | 118 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 6 | 2 |
| Flight time | 10h 24m | 10h 20m | 9h 25m |
Travel Essentials
CTA: CEST · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Catania, it's 12:00 PM in New York.
Italian passport holders enter the US under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) for stays up to 90 days. An approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is required before boarding and costs USD 21. ESTA approval is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. Stays cannot be extended beyond 90 days under the VWP. The passport must be machine-readable and include an electronic chip.
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.
CTA–JFK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CTA to JFK
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
CTA to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CTA to JFK is about 10 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,554 miles (7,328 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Milan Malpensa, Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valletta (MLA) and Palermo (PMO).