Dallas to New York (DAL–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DAL Airport Page →
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Connecting Flight Schedule 62 1-stop flights Verified 4d ago
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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
BNA Nashville 5h 6m WN AAB6DL Nashville (BNA) to New York flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 8m EJAJREWN AAAFAT Charlotte (CLT) to New York flights
DCA Washington 5h 9m WN AAAFAM Washington (DCA) to New York flights
STL St Louis 5h 12m WN EJAKL St Louis (STL) to New York flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 5h 16m WN AAAMAT Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to New York flights
BUF Buffalo 5h 19m WN AFAMAT Buffalo (BUF) to New York flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 23m AFAMDL AFAMB6 Atlanta (ATL) to New York flights
PIT Pittsburgh 5h 26m WN AAAMB6 Pittsburgh (PIT) to New York flights
MSY New Orleans 5h 27m WN AFATB6 New Orleans (MSY) to New York flights
SAV Savannah 5h 30m WN AFB6DL Savannah (SAV) to New York flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Dallas to New York
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,381 mi 2h 51m nonstop +1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between DAL and JFK, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DAL to JFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
62
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,110
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
DAL → JFK
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
81%
Return
JFK → DAL
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DAL delays → JFK delays →

Other ways to reach New York from Dallas

Nearby airports with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Metric DAL→JFK DFW→JFK
Distance from DAL 12 mi
Nonstop airlines 20
Weekly flights 217
Flight time 2h 51m 2h 59m
Departure OTP 60%
Airports within 200 miles of DAL with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas, it's 7:00 PM in New York.
Distance & Flight Time
1,381 mi / 2,222 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 51m 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.

DAL–JFK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas to New York route.
Route details
Distance1,381 mi / 2,222 km
Flight time2h 51m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DAL
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m
Destination: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAL to JFK flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Love Field to John F. Kennedy International Airport take about 2h 51m gate to gate. The route covers 1,381 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Charlotte Douglas and Ronald Reagan Washington National.
New York is 1 hour ahead of Dallas.
Yes, return flights from JFK to DAL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DFW. 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 DAL to JFK

Dallas Love Field (DAL) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DAL to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAL to JFK is about 2 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,381 miles (2,222 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Charlotte Douglas and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW).