Dallas-Fort Worth to New York (DFW–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DFW–JFK is served by 9 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Royal Air Maroc and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,389 miles in approximately 2h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 118 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 45 | 738, 772 | 2h27-3h43 | Oneworld | – | |
| AT Royal Air Maroc | 21 | 738 | 3h30-3h31 | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 21 | 738 | 3h30-3h43 | Oneworld | – | |
| AF Air France | 7 | 221 | 3h29 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 7 | 221 | 3h29 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AY Finnair | 7 | 738 | 3h43 | Oneworld | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 7 | 738 | 3h31 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 7 | BCS1 | 2h22 | SkyTeam | – | |
| GF Gulf Air | 7 | 738 | 3h28 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
DFW: MDT · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 8:00 PM in New York.
DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.
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.
DFW–JFK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DFW to JFK
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico, Royal Air Maroc, Finnair, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines and Gulf Air. With 129 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DFW to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DFW to JFK ranges from 2 hours 22 minutes to 3 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,389 miles (2,235 km). There are approximately 129 weekly flights outbound and 116 return, totaling 245 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
118 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.