New York to Atlanta (JFK–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
JFK–ATL is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 759 miles in approximately 2h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 141 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 68 | 738, 739, 752, 757, 764, 76W, A21N | 2h34-3h | SkyTeam | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 28 | 739, 752, 76W | 2h34-2h46 | SkyTeam | – | |
| B6 JetBlue | 20 | 223, 320 | 2h27-2h50 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 14 | A20N, A21N | 2h31-3h12 | – | – | |
| AF Air France | 7 | 739 | 2h33 | SkyTeam | – | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines | 6 | 223, 320 | 2h37-2h43 | – | – |
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 | 7 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 143 | 292 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 27m | 2h 7m | 2h 10m |
| Departure OTP | 63% | – | – |
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 Air France, Aeromexico, JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Hawaiian Airlines. With 143 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JFK to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to ATL ranges from 2 hours 27 minutes to 3 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 759 miles (1,222 km). There are approximately 143 weekly flights outbound and 149 return, totaling 292 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
141 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).