Denver to New York (DEN–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DEN–JFK is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, JetBlue and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,622 miles in approximately 3h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 130 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, LA, LY, MU, SK, UX, VS | 20 | 32Q, 739 | 3h48-4h01 | SkyTeam | AF, LA, LY, MU, SK, UX, VS | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: AT, QR | 7 | 320 | 3h45 | – | AT, QR | |
| AA American Airlines | 1 | – | 3h07 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach New York from Denver
| Metric | DEN→JFK | BJC→JFK | COS→JFK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DEN | – | 24 mi | 73 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 105 | – | – |
| Flight time | 3h 7m | 3h 2m | 3h 30m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DEN: MDT · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 8:00 PM in New York.
RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.
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.
DEN–JFK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DEN to JFK
Denver International Airport (DEN) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, JetBlue and Delta Air Lines. With 105 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DEN to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DEN to JFK ranges from 3 hours 7 minutes to 4 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,622 miles (2,610 km). There are approximately 105 weekly flights outbound and 131 return, totaling 236 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
130 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SLN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (BJC), Colorado Springs (COS) and Eagle (EGE).