Jackson to New York (JAN–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,070 mi airlines charter/private
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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 7 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 29m AFAMDL AMB6DL Atlanta (ATL) to New York flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 52m AA AAAFAT Charlotte (CLT) to New York flights
BNA Nashville 4h 55m WN AAB6BA Nashville (BNA) to New York flights
MCO Orlando 5h 22m WN ADAFAT Orlando (MCO) to New York flights
DCA Washington 5h 24m AA AAAFAM Washington (DCA) to New York flights
IAH Houston 6h 1m ACCMNZ ATB6FI Houston (IAH) to New York flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 15m AABAG3 AAAFAM Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to New York flights
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Jackson to New York
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,070 mi 3h 16m nonstop +1h ahead

JAN–JFK has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JAN to JFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
542
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
JAN → JFK
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
96%
Return
JFK → JAN
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JAN delays → JFK delays →

Other ways to reach New York from Jackson

Nearby airports with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Metric JAN→JFK BTR→JFK AEX→JFK
Distance from JAN 138 mi 160 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights
Flight time 3h 16m 2h 44m 2h 44m
Departure OTP 88%
Airports within 200 miles of JAN with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
New York is 1 hour ahead of Jackson.
JAN: CDT · JFK: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Jackson, it's 7:00 PM in New York.
Distance & Flight Time
1,070 mi / 1,722 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 16m gate to gate.
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.

JAN–JFK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Jackson to New York route.
Route details
Distance1,070 mi / 1,722 km
Flight time3h 16m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JAN
IATA / ICAOJAN / KJAN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation346 ft / 105 m
Destination: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JAN to JFK flights.
Nonstop flights from Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport take about 3h 16m gate to gate. The route covers 1,070 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Nashville.
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 1 hour ahead of Jackson.
Yes, return flights from JFK to JAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BTR and AEX. 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 JAN to JFK

Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

JAN to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JAN to JFK is about 3 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,070 miles (1,722 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baton Rouge (BTR) and Alexandria (AEX).