New York to Cleveland (JFK–CGF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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New York to Cleveland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 406 mi 1h 17m nonstop 17 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between JFK and CGF, connecting options are available through 17 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to CGF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
PHL ~3h 1m CLE ~3h 42m IAD ~3h 56m BOS ~4h 11m CLT ~4h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
68
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 → CGF
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Return
CGF → JFK
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Cleveland is 0 hours the same as New York.
JFK: EDT · CGF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland.
Distance & Flight Time
406 mi / 654 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 17m.
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–CGF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Cleveland route.
Route details
Distance406 mi / 654 km
Flight time1h 17m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: CGF
Full nameCuyahoga County Airport
IATA / ICAOCGF / KCGF
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation879 ft / 268 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to CGF flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cuyahoga County Airport take approximately 1h 17m. The route covers 406 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from JFK to CGF. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PHL, CLE, IAD, BOS, CLT, MSP, BNA, SRQ, FLL, PBI, RSW, MIA, PHX, PSP, SMF, SAN and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CGF to JFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 CGF

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Cuyahoga County Airport (CGF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

JFK to CGF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to CGF ranges from 1 hours 17 minutes. The route covers a distance of 406 miles (654 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PHL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.