New York to Cleveland (JFK–CLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
JFK–CLE is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 424 miles in approximately 1h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 56 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 28 | CR9 | 1h55-2h11 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 14 | E75, E75S | 1h52-1h57 | Oneworld | – | |
| AF Air France | 14 | CR9 | 1h57-2h01 | SkyTeam | – | |
| CI China Airlines | 7 | CR9 | 1h55 | SkyTeam | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 7 | E75 | 1h52 | Oneworld | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 2 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
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 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 70 | 84 | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h 52m | 1h 48m | 1h 5m |
| Departure OTP | 86% | – | – |
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, Air France, Aeromexico, China Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Delta Air Lines. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JFK to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to CLE ranges from 1 hours 52 minutes to 2 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 424 miles (682 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 84 return, totaling 154 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
56 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via HPN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).