Funchal to New York (FNC–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PDL Ponta Delgada 9h 55m S4TP → S4TP Ponta Delgada (PDL) to New York flights
LIS Lisbon 10h 24m ACADB6 → AFB6BT Lisbon (LIS) to New York flights
MAD Madrid 11h 29m IBVY → AAAFAY Madrid (MAD) to New York flights
OPO Porto 11h 38m FRLHS4 → DL Porto (OPO) to New York flights
EDI Edinburgh 13h 13m FRLS → AAAYB6 Edinburgh (EDI) to New York flights
SNN Shannon 13h 45m FR → B6DLEI Shannon (SNN) to New York flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 14h 33m FR → AAAFAY Ferno (VA) (MXP) to New York flights
AMS Amsterdam 14h 49m HVKLOR → AFDLKL Amsterdam (AMS) to New York flights
LGW London 16h 20m BAU2 → Z0 London (LGW) to New York flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 20h 10m U2 → AAAFAY Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to New York flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Funchal to New York
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-5h behind

While no nonstop service exists between FNC and JFK, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FNC to JFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
PDL ~9h 55m EWR ~10h 7m LIS ~10h 24m MAD ~11h 29m OPO ~11h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,024
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
FNC → JFK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
JFK → FNC
4%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
4%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
New York is 5 hours behind Funchal.
FNC: WEST · JFK: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Funchal, it's 1:00 PM in New York.
Visa & Entry

Portugal is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Portuguese passport holders enter the United States for up to 90 days without a visa, but must obtain an approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before boarding. The ESTA costs USD 21, is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires, and covers multiple entries. Apply at the official CBP site (esta.cbp.dhs.gov) at least 72 hours before departure.

The 90-day stay cannot be extended, and you cannot change immigration status while in the US on the Visa Waiver Program.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

FNC–JFK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Funchal to New York route.
Route details
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FNC
Full nameCristiano Ronaldo International Airport
IATA / ICAOFNC / LPMA
TimezoneAtlantic/Madeira
Passengers/yr5.1M
Elevation192 ft / 59 m
Destination: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FNC to JFK flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include João Paulo II, Lisbon Humberto Delgado and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas.
New York is 5 hours behind Funchal.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via João Paulo II, Lisbon Humberto Delgado and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.