Great Falls to New York (GTF–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between GTF and JFK. Nearest airports to GTF with scheduled service: Helena Regional Airport (HLN, 67 mi) · Havre City County Airport (HVR, 104 mi) · Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN, 118 mi)
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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 3 hubs
SLC Salt Lake City 8h 34m AFDLKE AFAMB6 Salt Lake City (SLC) to New York flights
DEN Denver 9h 43m UA AFB6DL Denver (DEN) to New York flights
SEA Seattle 11h 55m ASQR AFAMAS Seattle (SEA) to New York flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Great Falls to New York
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GTF to JFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
249
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
GTF → JFK
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
Return
JFK → GTF
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →

Other ways to reach New York from Great Falls

Nearby airports with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Metric GTF→JFK BZN→JFK MSO→JFK
Distance from GTF 118 mi 134 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1
Weekly flights 1
Airports within 200 miles of GTF with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
New York is 2 hours ahead of Great Falls.
GTF: MDT · JFK: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Great Falls, it's 8:00 PM in New York.
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.

GTF–JFK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Great Falls to New York route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GTF
IATA / ICAOGTF / KGTF
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation3,680 ft / 1,122 m
Destination: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GTF to JFK flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Salt Lake City, Denver and Seattle–Tacoma.
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.
New York is 2 hours ahead of Great Falls.
Yes, return flights from JFK to GTF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BZN and MSO. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Salt Lake City, Denver and Seattle–Tacoma. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bozeman (BZN) and Missoula (MSO).