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

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New York to Newark
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 21 mi 7h 52m nonstop 189 1-stop hubs

JFK–EWR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 21 miles in approximately 7h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 189 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore JFK Routes EWR Routes JFK Live Flights EWR Live Flights JFK Delays EWR Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JFK–EWR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
B6 JetBlue 1 – – 100% – –
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 100% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 (1 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
189
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~55h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
6,746
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.
Alternatives

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 1 2
Weekly flights 1 – –
Flight time 7h 52m 0h 37m –
Departure OTP 100% – –
New York (LGA) to Newark flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Newark flights · White Plains (HPN) to Newark flights
Airports within 200 miles of JFK with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Know before you go

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 7h 52m.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

JFK–EWR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Newark route.
Route details
Distance21 mi / 33 km
Flight time7h 52m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections189 hubs
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: EWR
Full nameNewark Liberty International Airport
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to EWR flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport take approximately 7h 52m. The route covers 21 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: JetBlue and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from JFK to EWR.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FRG, BED, ALB, CHO, PHL, CGF, YHM, LGA, GSO, LUK, PWK, CPS, PDK, CAE, YHZ, HHH, UST, TYS, LCQ, ORL, STL, BCT, AGS, SDF, SUA, AEX, OPF, APF, OMA, AFW, YUL, POP, ASE, DAL, GCM, SAF, SUN, EGE, ANU, CUR, PLS, SAP, STT, VNY, GDL, POS, BDA, SJC, MBJ, ONT, BUR, LIR, AUA, BZE, PVR, UIO, SJD, PVD, PUJ, GEO, SMF, ACK, BGI, UVF, FAI, GYE, PWM, ROC, SYR, FAB, EDI, PDL, BOS, ORF, BUF, IAD, DCA, YYZ, RAK, RSW, IAH, JAX, CLE, BER, CVG, RDU, CLT, RIC, BGR, ORD, ATL, RZE, ARN, SAV, MUC, DTW, PIT, DUB, CHS, KRK, MKE, BCN, SJU, YYC, MIA, SNN, OPO, KEF, SRQ, OSL, CMH, MCI, NAP, TPA, FLL, STI, MXP, SXM, BNA, MCO, SDQ, CDG, NCE, ANC, IND, GIG, BTV, DEN, SNA, PBI, FRA, HNL, LFW, AMS, CPH, FCO, MSP, MSY, SLC, SJO, BOG, WAW, DFW, LIS, SAT, LAS, LHR, PHX, PDX, GUA, SAN, MEM, AUS, PTY, SAL, LAX, LIM, BRU, SEA, CUN, SFO, MAD, YVR, NAS, NRT, MEX, VPS, ATH, JWN, MQJ, BQN, HND, SKB, IST, MDE, BZN, BOM, GRU, ICN, CAI, TLV, PSP, ZRH, DEL, DXB, VCE, VIE, GVA and SIN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 JetBlue and Delta Air Lines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

JFK to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to EWR ranges from 7 hours 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 21 miles (33 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

189 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via FRG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and White Plains (HPN).