New York to Bogota (JFK–BOG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
JFK–BOG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. avianca leads the route. The flight covers 2,483 miles in approximately 5h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV avianca Also: AI, G3, NH, TK, TP | 21 | 32N, 788 | 5h45-5h55 | Star Alliance | AI, G3, NH, TK, TP |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Bogota from New York
| Metric | JFK→BOG | TEB→BOG | EWR→BOG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 21 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 70 | – | 14 |
| Flight time | 5h 48m | 4h 25m | 5h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 83% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · BOG: -05
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Bogota.
US passport holders enter Colombia visa-free for stays up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Immigration may stamp a shorter period, so check the date written on the entry stamp. Extensions up to an additional 90 days can be requested at a Migracion Colombia office.
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.
Official yellow taxis at the curb use a pre-paid voucher system from the booth inside arrivals. Buy a ticket before exiting (COP 25,000–45,000 to most city neighborhoods, roughly $6–11). This eliminates fare negotiation and overcharging risk.Uber operates in a legal grey area in Colombia; InDriver is a common alternative. TransMilenio bus from the airport terminal (COP 3,000) is cheapest but crowded and luggage-unfriendly. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. The airport is about 15 km west of the city center via Av. El Dorado.
Bogotá sits at 2,600m elevation. The airport climate is cool and changeable year-round regardless of the tropical latitude. Temperatures at the airport hold between 7–19°C in all months. There is no true summer or winter. Two wet seasons (March–May and September–November) and two drier seasons alternate.
Afternoon thunderstorms during wet seasons can cause delays. Morning fog is the most common disruption risk year-round, due to the Bogotá savanna's topography. Pack a light jacket. The altitude makes evenings noticeably cold even in the warmest months. Acclimatise slowly if arriving from sea level.
JFK–BOG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to BOG
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and El Dorado International Airport (BOG) are connected by nonstop service from avianca. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JFK to BOG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to BOG is about 5 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,483 miles (3,996 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 112 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Jose Maria Córdova, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood and Punta Cana. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).