Ithaca to New York (ITH–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ITH–JFK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Tradewind Aviation lead the route. The flight covers 189 miles in approximately 0h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: KL | 14 | CR9 | 1h09-1h25 | – | SkyTeam | KL |
| TJ Tradewind Aviation | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach New York from Ithaca
| Metric | ITH→JFK | SYR→JFK | ROC→JFK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ITH | – | 46 mi | 75 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 16 | 17 |
| Weekly flights | 15 | 157 | 184 |
| Flight time | 0h 41m | 1h 14m | 1h 18m |
Travel Essentials
ITH: EDT · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Ithaca, it's 6:00 PM in New York.
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.
ITH–JFK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ITH to JFK
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Tradewind Aviation. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
ITH to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ITH to JFK ranges from 0 hours 41 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 189 miles (303 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BED. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Syracuse (SYR), Rochester (ROC) and Buffalo (BUF).