New York to Mesa (JFK–AZA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 19 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 7h 49m AFB6DL → KG Denver (DEN) to Mesa flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 8h 20m AADLGB → G4 Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Mesa flights
PDX Portland 14h 10m AFASDL → G4 Portland (PDX) to Mesa flights
BZN Bozeman 14h 11m B6DL → G4 Bozeman (BZN) to Mesa flights
SNA Santa Ana 18h 23m AADL → G4 Santa Ana (SNA) to Mesa flights
AEX Alexandria ~7h 1m → ZW Alexandria (AEX) to Mesa flights
FSD Sioux Falls ~7h 14m B6 → G4 Sioux Falls (FSD) to Mesa flights
GSO Greensboro ~7h 32m → Greensboro (GSO) to Mesa flights
PHX Phoenix ~7h 39m AAAFAT → Phoenix (PHX) to Mesa flights
MKE Milwaukee ~7h 43m B6DLLA → Milwaukee (MKE) to Mesa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Mesa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,134 mi 5h 2m nonstop -3h behind

JFK–AZA had nonstop service, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,134 miles in 5h 2m.

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All flights from Mesa (AZA) Mesa to New York flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop JFK–AZA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GXA GXA 0 – – 88% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GXA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to AZA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
AEX ~7h 1m FSD ~7h 14m GSO ~7h 32m PHX ~7h 39m MKE ~7h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
506
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
JFK → AZA
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Return
AZA → JFK
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Mesa from New York

Nearby airports with service to Mesa Gateway Airport.
Metric JFK→AZA TEB→AZA
Distance from JFK – 21 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 5h 2m 4h 46m
Departure OTP 88% –
Teterboro (TEB) to Mesa flights
Airports within 200 miles of JFK with service to Mesa Gateway Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Mesa is 3 hours behind New York.
JFK: EDT · AZA: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 3:00 PM in Mesa.
Distance & Flight Time
2,134 mi / 3,434 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 2m gate to gate.
Getting to JFK

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.

Facts

JFK–AZA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Mesa route.
Route details
Distance2,134 mi / 3,434 km
Flight time5h 2m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: AZA
Full nameMesa Gateway Airport
IATA / ICAOAZA / KIWA
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr2.0M
Elevation1,382 ft / 421 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to AZA flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Mesa Gateway Airport take about 5h 2m gate to gate. The route covers 2,134 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from JFK to AZA. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 2m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Cincinnati Northern Kentucky and Portland.
Mesa is 3 hours behind New York.
Nearby alternatives include TEB. 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 JFK to AZA

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

JFK to AZA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to AZA is about 5 hours 2 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,134 miles (3,434 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Cincinnati Northern Kentucky and Portland. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB).