New York to Atlanta (JFK–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
JFK–ATL is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, JetBlue and Etihad Airways lead the route. The flight covers 759 miles in approximately 2h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, LY, UX, VS, WS | 51 | 333, 738, 739, 752 | 1h59-2h38 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, LY, UX, VS, WS | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: FI, HA, JL, JU, KQ, LO, QR, SQ, TP | 21 | 320, BCS3 | 2h27-2h45 | – | FI, HA, JL, JU, KQ, LO, QR, SQ, TP | |
| EY Etihad Airways | 7 | 320 | 2h42 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 7 | A20N | 2h50 | – | – | |
| TK Turkish Airlines | 1 | 74Y | 2h20 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CHG CHG | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Atlanta from New York
| Metric | JFK→ATL | LGA→ATL | TEB→ATL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 11 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 13 | 13 |
| Weekly flights | 367 | 399 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 36m | 2h 15m | 1h 59m |
| Departure OTP | 64% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · ATL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta.
The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.
The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.
Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.
JFK–ATL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to ATL
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Etihad Airways, Frontier and Turkish Airlines. With 367 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JFK to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to ATL is about 2 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 759 miles (1,222 km). There are approximately 367 weekly flights outbound and 407 return, totaling 774 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Raleigh-Durham and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).