Newark to New York (EWR–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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DL Delta
1:57 AM
EDT
2:17 AM
EDT
0h 20m
41%
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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
BOS Boston 3h 32m AFAZDL AAAFAM Boston (BOS) to New York flights
PWM Portland 3h 33m ACCMOS AMB6DL Portland (PWM) to New York flights
ROC Rochester 3h 41m CMUA AMATB6 Rochester (ROC) to New York flights
DCA Washington 3h 49m TPUA AAAFAM Washington (DCA) to New York flights
IAD Dulles 3h 52m AVAXYAZ AFAMCI Dulles (IAD) to New York flights
BUF Buffalo 3h 54m CMG7OS AFAMAT Buffalo (BUF) to New York flights
ORF Norfolk 4h 6m ACUA AAAMAT Norfolk (ORF) to New York flights
PIT Pittsburgh 4h 10m OSUA AAAFAM Pittsburgh (PIT) to New York flights
CLE Cleveland 4h 15m ACOSUA AAAMB6 Cleveland (CLE) to New York flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 23m AFDLLY AAAMAT Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to New York flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Newark to New York
4 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 21 mi 0h 20m nonstop

EWR–JFK is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 21 miles in approximately 0h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop EWR–JFK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
B6 JetBlue 1 91%
DL Delta Air Lines 1 0h20 91% SkyTeam
AA American Airlines 0 91% Oneworld
AM Aeromexico 0 91% SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AM + DL (1 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: B6 (1 flights/wk, 50%)
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, EWR to JFK direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EWR to JFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
128
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~57h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
6,541
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
EWR → JFK
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
99%
Return
JFK → EWR
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. EWR delays → JFK delays →

Other ways to reach New York from Newark

Nearby airports with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Metric EWR→JFK TEB→JFK LGA→JFK
Distance from EWR 13 mi 17 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 8 3
Weekly flights 1 1 1
Flight time 0h 20m 0h 31m 1h 8m
Departure OTP 91%
Airports within 200 miles of EWR with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
New York is 0 hours the same as Newark.
EWR: EDT · JFK: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 6:00 PM in New York.
Distance & Flight Time
21 mi / 33 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 20m gate to gate.
Getting to EWR

NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.

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.

EWR–JFK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Newark to New York route.
Route details
Distance21 mi / 33 km
Flight time0h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: EWR
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
Destination: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EWR to JFK flights.
Nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport take about 0h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 21 miles.
4 airlines operate flights from EWR to JFK: JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Aeromexico.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Boston Logan, Portland International Jetport and Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester.
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.
Yes, return flights from JFK to EWR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB, LGA and HPN. 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 EWR to JFK

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Aeromexico. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

EWR to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EWR to JFK is about 0 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 21 miles (33 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Boston Logan, Portland International Jetport and Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), New York (LGA) and White Plains (HPN).