New York to Austin (JFK–AUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
JFK–AUS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,519 miles in approximately 3h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 146 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: BA, G3, IB, MH, QR | 34 | 738, 7M8, B38M | 4h09-4h22 | Oneworld | BA, G3, IB, MH, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KL, LA, LY, SK, VS | 28 | 739 | 3h42-4h25 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KL, LA, LY, SK, VS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Austin from New York
| Metric | JFK→AUS | LGA→AUS | TEB→AUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 11 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 16 |
| Weekly flights | 166 | – | 3 |
| Flight time | 3h 42m | 4h 41m | 3h 4m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · AUS: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Austin.
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.
CapMetro Route 20 to downtown Congress Ave costs $1.25 and takes 30–35 minutes. Buses depart from outside the terminal on the lower level. Last bus around midnight; late arrivals need a ride-share.Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level (follow signs to TNCs). Fares run $20–30 to downtown, 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis at the curb: $30–40. Rental car desks are in the main terminal; the QTA (Quick Turnaround Area) is a short shuttle ride. Afternoon and evening arrivals may face longer drive times due to city congestion.
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers. July and August average 36–38°C with heat indices that can reach 43°C. Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 7–17°C. Austin is vulnerable to rare but severe ice storms. Winter Storm Uri (2021) is the benchmark for worst-case disruption, and they can paralyze the city and airport.
Severe thunderstorms peak April through May with hail and tornado risk. Spring storm systems can cause significant ground delays. October and November are the most reliably stable months.
JFK–AUS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to AUS
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 166 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JFK to AUS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to AUS ranges from 3 hours 42 minutes to 4 hours 38 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,519 miles (2,445 km). There are approximately 166 weekly flights outbound and 215 return, totaling 381 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
146 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CPS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).