Dallas-Fort Worth to New York (DFW–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.
DFW–JFK is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,389 miles in approximately 3h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AT, AY, BA, CX, GF, IB, MH, QR, RJ | 52 | 738 | 1h23-3h47 | Oneworld | AT, AY, BA, CX, GF, IB, MH, QR, RJ | |
| G3 Gol Linhas Aereas | 10 | 738 | 3h42-3h47 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, LA, LY, SK, VS | 7 | BCS1 | 3h44 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, LA, LY, SK, VS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| GXA GXA | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New York from Dallas-Fort Worth
| Metric | DFW→JFK | DAL→JFK |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DFW | – | 12 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 253 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 44m | 3h 27m |
| Departure OTP | 91% | – |
Travel Essentials
DFW: CDT · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 7:00 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, Gol Linhas Aereas, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 253 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DFW to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DFW to JFK is about 3 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,389 miles (2,235 km). There are approximately 253 weekly flights outbound and 191 return, totaling 444 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cincinnati Northern Kentucky, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Indianapolis. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas (DAL).