New York to Dallas-Fort Worth (JFK–DFW) — 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–DFW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,389 miles in approximately 4h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AT, BA, GF, IB, MH, QF, QR | 43 | 738, B38M | 3h43-4h18 | Oneworld | AT, BA, GF, IB, MH, QF, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM, KQ, LY, SK, VS | 8 | 319, BCS1 | 3h58-4h18 | SkyTeam | AM, KQ, LY, SK, VS | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 1 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from New York
| Metric | JFK→DFW | LGA→DFW | TEB→DFW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 11 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 13 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 165 | 180 | 3 |
| Flight time | 4h 7m | 3h 42m | 2h 59m |
| Departure OTP | 90% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · DFW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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.
DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.
Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.
Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.
JFK–DFW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to DFW
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines. With 165 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JFK to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to DFW is about 4 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,389 miles (2,235 km). There are approximately 165 weekly flights outbound and 217 return, totaling 382 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cincinnati Northern Kentucky, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).