New York to Denver (JFK–DEN) — 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–DEN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, JetBlue and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,622 miles in approximately 4h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KQ, LY, SK, SV, UX, VS | 18 | 32Q, 738, A21N | 4h30-4h55 | SkyTeam | AF, KQ, LY, SK, SV, UX, VS | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: AT, QR, SQ | 14 | 223, 321 | 4h36-4h41 | – | AT, QR, SQ | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Denver from New York
| Metric | JFK→DEN | LGA→DEN | TEB→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 11 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 130 | 114 | 1 |
| Flight time | 4h 45m | 4h 10m | 3h 48m |
| Departure OTP | 85% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 4:00 PM in Denver.
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.
RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.
Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.
Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.
JFK–DEN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to DEN
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, JetBlue and Frontier. With 130 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JFK to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to DEN is about 4 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,622 miles (2,610 km). There are approximately 130 weekly flights outbound and 114 return, totaling 244 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cleveland Hopkins, John Glenn Columbus and Syracuse Hancock. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).