New York to Cali (JFK–CLO) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BOG Bogota 7h 43m AIAVG3 → ACARAV Bogota (BOG) to Cali flights
MDE Medellín 8h 5m AVNH → AVJALA Medellín (MDE) to Cali flights
PUJ Punta Cana 8h 6m B6DLQR → JA Punta Cana (PUJ) to Cali flights
PTY Tocumen 8h 8m CMOZUA → CM Tocumen (PTY) to Cali flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 8h 12m ADAFAT → AV Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Cali flights
MIA Miami 8h 52m AAARAT → AAQT Miami (MIA) to Cali flights
CTG Cartagena 13h 42m B6 → AVJALA Cartagena (CTG) to Cali flights
MEX Mexico City 14h 30m AAAMDL → AM Mexico City (MEX) to Cali flights
MAD Madrid 19h 8m AAAYBA → 2WAVEK Madrid (MAD) to Cali flights
SCL Santiago 24h 55m CXLA → JA Santiago (SCL) to Cali flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Cali
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,568 mi 5h 40m nonstop -1h behind

JFK–CLO had nonstop service from avianca, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,568 miles in 5h 40m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop JFK–CLO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca 4 – – 85% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to CLO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
BOG ~7h 43m MDE ~8h 5m PUJ ~8h 6m PTY ~8h 8m FLL ~8h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
498
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 → CLO
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Return
CLO → JFK
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
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
-1h
Cali is 1 hour behind New York.
JFK: EDT · CLO: -05

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Cali.
Distance & Flight Time
2,568 mi / 4,133 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 40m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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–CLO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Cali route.
Route details
Distance2,568 mi / 4,133 km
Flight time5h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: CLO
Full nameAlfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLO / SKCL
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Elevation3,162 ft / 964 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to CLO flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport take about 5h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 2,568 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from JFK to CLO: avianca. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 40m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include El Dorado, Jose Maria Córdova and Punta Cana.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CLO and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Cali is 1 hour behind New York.
Yes, return flights from CLO 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 CLO

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO) had nonstop service from avianca, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

JFK to CLO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to CLO is about 5 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,568 miles (4,133 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via El Dorado, Jose Maria Córdova and Punta Cana. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.