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

DAL Airport Page →
1,381 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 40 1-stop flights Verified 2w 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
PIT Pittsburgh 5h WN AAAFAM Pittsburgh (PIT) to New York flights
DCA Washington 5h 3m WN AAAFAM Washington (DCA) to New York flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 10m AFAMDL AMB6DL Atlanta (ATL) to New York flights
BNA Nashville 5h 10m LXJWN AAB6BA Nashville (BNA) to New York flights
CMH Columbus 5h 11m WN AAAFCX Columbus (CMH) to New York flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 5h 11m WN AAAMAT Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to New York flights
SAV Savannah 5h 14m WN AFB6DL Savannah (SAV) to New York flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 17m WN AAAFAT Charlotte (CLT) to New York flights
CLE Cleveland 5h 18m WN AAAMB6 Cleveland (CLE) to New York flights
ORF Norfolk 5h 20m WN AAAMAY Norfolk (ORF) to New York flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dallas to New York
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,381 mi 3h 3m nonstop +1h ahead

DAL–JFK had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in August 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 1,381 miles in 3h 3m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DAL–JFK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 1 77% SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DAL to JFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,556
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
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
96%
Return
JFK → DAL
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
90%
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 GGG→JFK
Distance from DAL 12 mi 128 mi
Nonstop airlines 23 1
Weekly flights 252 1
Flight time 3h 3m 3h 38m 1h 23m
Departure OTP 77%
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 3h 3m 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 time3h 3m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
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 3h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 1,381 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DAL to JFK: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 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 August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 3m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Pittsburgh, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to JFK and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 and GGG. 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) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in August 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.

DAL to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAL to JFK is about 3 hours 3 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 Pittsburgh, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Longview (GGG).