New York to Newark (JFK–EWR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1:57 AM
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2:17 AM
EDT
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BOS Boston 3h 43m AAAFAM AZDLEJA Boston (BOS) to Newark flights
IAD Dulles 3h 50m AMCIDL AVAZET Dulles (IAD) to Newark flights
BUF Buffalo 3h 54m AMATB6 CMOSUA Buffalo (BUF) to Newark flights
ROC Rochester 4h 4m AFB6DL UA Rochester (ROC) to Newark flights
ORF Norfolk 4h 9m AAAMAT ACUA Norfolk (ORF) to Newark flights
PIT Pittsburgh 4h 17m AAAMB6 OSUA Pittsburgh (PIT) to Newark flights
CLE Cleveland 4h 25m AAAFAM ACOSUA Cleveland (CLE) to Newark flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 30m AAAFAM AFDLLY Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Newark flights
DTW Detroit 4h 47m AMB6DL ACAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Newark flights
YYZ Toronto 4h 57m AMCXDL ACLXJUA Toronto (YYZ) to Newark flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Newark
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
4 Airlines 21 mi 0h 49m nonstop

JFK–EWR is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Air France, JetBlue and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 21 miles in approximately 0h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JFK–EWR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AF Air France 0 67% SkyTeam
B6 JetBlue 0 67%
DL Delta Air Lines 0 67% SkyTeam
UA United Airlines 0 67% Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: B6 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
130
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~55h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
6,417
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
JFK → EWR
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
Return
EWR → JFK
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays → EWR delays →

Other ways to reach Newark from New York

Nearby airports with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Metric JFK→EWR LGA→EWR TEB→EWR
Distance from JFK 11 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 2 4
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 0h 49m 4h 36m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of JFK with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Newark is 0 hours the same as New York.
JFK: EDT · EWR: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Newark.
Distance & Flight Time
21 mi / 33 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 49m gate to gate.
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.

Getting from EWR

AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.

Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.

Newark Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.

Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.

JFK–EWR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Newark route.
Route details
Distance21 mi / 33 km
Flight time0h 49m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: EWR
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to EWR flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport take about 0h 49m gate to gate. The route covers 21 miles.
4 airlines operate flights from JFK to EWR: Air France, JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Boston Logan, Washington Dulles and Buffalo Niagara.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to EWR 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.
Yes, return flights from EWR to JFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGA, TEB and HPN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 EWR

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.

JFK to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to EWR is about 0 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 21 miles (33 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Boston Logan, Washington Dulles and Buffalo Niagara. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and White Plains (HPN).