New York to Cleveland (JFK–CLE) — 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–CLE is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 424 miles in approximately 2h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: BA, CX, IB, QR | 27 | E75, E75S | 1h53-1h59 | Oneworld | BA, CX, IB, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, CI, KQ, LA, LY, SK, SV, VS, WS | 21 | CR9 | 2h03-2h14 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, CI, KQ, LA, LY, SK, SV, VS, WS | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: FI, JL, JU, QR | 7 | BCS3 | 2h07 | – | FI, JL, JU, QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Cleveland from New York
| Metric | JFK→CLE | LGA→CLE | TEB→CLE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 11 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 6 | 12 |
| Weekly flights | 194 | 75 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 4m | 1h 29m | 1h 2m |
| Departure OTP | 77% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · CLE: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland.
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.
JFK–CLE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to CLE
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue. With 194 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JFK to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to CLE is about 2 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 424 miles (682 km). There are approximately 194 weekly flights outbound and 276 return, totaling 470 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via LaGuardia, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).