New York to Birmingham (JFK–BHM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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New York to Birmingham
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 865 mi 2h 5m nonstop -1h behind 64 1-stop hubs

JFK–BHM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. JetBlue leads the route. The flight covers 865 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JFK–BHM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
B6 JetBlue 1 320 2h05 85% – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – B6
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, JFK to BHM direction.
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to BHM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
64
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,809
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Birmingham from New York

Nearby airports with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Metric JFK→BHM LGA→BHM TEB→BHM
Distance from JFK – 11 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 1 27 –
Flight time 2h 5m 2h 44m 0h 53m
Departure OTP 85% – –
New York (LGA) to Birmingham flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Birmingham flights · White Plains (HPN) to Birmingham flights
Airports within 200 miles of JFK with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Birmingham is 1 hour behind New York.
JFK: EDT · BHM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Birmingham.
Distance & Flight Time
865 mi / 1,391 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m.
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–BHM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Birmingham route.
Route details
Distance865 mi / 1,391 km
Flight time2h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections64 hubs
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: BHM
Full nameBirmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to BHM flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport take approximately 2h 5m. The route covers 865 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: JetBlue.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from JFK to BHM. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, HPN, BED, PWK, ILG, BDL, DOV, STL, ECP, JAN, TYS, IAD, RDU, CHS, SDF, SUA, FLL, OPF, RSW, PHL, RBW, MEM, LAL, BOS, IND, MSY, APF, PBI, BCT, SAF, AUS, SAT, ICT, DAL, PUJ, ABQ, SAL, GUA, PVR, AZA, SXM, SLC, PSP, LAX, IAH, MIA, BNA, LGA, MCO, ATL, BUY, CLT, ORD, DCA, TPA, DTW, DFW, LAS, DEN, PHX, PDK, MQJ, SAV and AGS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Birmingham is 1 hour behind New York.
Yes, return flights from BHM to JFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGA, TEB and HPN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 BHM

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

JFK to BHM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to BHM ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 865 miles (1,391 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and White Plains (HPN).