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

JFK Airport Page →
21 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 159 1-stop flights Verified 4w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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
BOS Boston 3h 47m AAAFAM AZDLDM Boston (BOS) to Newark flights
ROC Rochester 3h 50m AFAMAT CMUA Rochester (ROC) to Newark flights
DCA Washington 3h 54m AAAFAM UA Washington (DCA) to Newark flights
PWM Portland 3h 56m AFB6DL ACCMOS Portland (PWM) to Newark flights
BUF Buffalo 3h 59m AMATB6 CMOSUA Buffalo (BUF) to Newark flights
IAD Dulles 4h 2m AMBACI AVAZET Dulles (IAD) to Newark flights
ORF Norfolk 4h 6m AAAMAT ACUA Norfolk (ORF) to Newark flights
ACK Nantucket 4h 15m AFATB6 UA Nantucket (ACK) to Newark flights
YYZ Toronto 4h 20m AMCXDL ACUA Toronto (YYZ) to Newark flights
RIC Richmond 4h 20m CIDLKE ACB6UA Richmond (RIC) 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.
2 Airlines 21 mi 0h 35m nonstop

JFK–EWR had nonstop service from JetBlue and Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in May 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 21 miles in 0h 35m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop JFK–EWR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
B6 JetBlue 0 54%
DL Delta Air Lines 0 54% SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
159
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~55h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
6,795
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
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
Arriving
94%
Return
EWR → JFK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
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 2 2
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 0h 35m 0h 45m
Departure OTP 54%
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 35m 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 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
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 35m gate to gate. The route covers 21 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from JFK to EWR: JetBlue and Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 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 May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 35m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Boston Logan, Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester and Ronald Reagan Washington National.
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) had nonstop service from JetBlue and Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in May 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 EWR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to EWR is about 0 hours 35 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, Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and White Plains (HPN).