New York to Fort Worth (JFK–FTW) — 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
MEX Mexico City ~9h 45m AAAMDL → AM Mexico City (MEX) to Fort Worth flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Fort Worth
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,408 mi 3h 12m nonstop -1h behind

JFK–FTW had nonstop service from JetBlue, last on the schedule in June 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 1,408 miles in 3h 12m.

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All flights from Fort Worth (FTW) Fort Worth to New York flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop JFK–FTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
B6 JetBlue 0 – – 56% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to FTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
MEX ~9h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
JFK → FTW
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Return
FTW → JFK
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Worth from New York

Nearby airports with service to Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
Metric JFK→FTW LGA→FTW TEB→FTW
Distance from JFK – 11 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 3h 12m 3h 33m 3h 36m
Departure OTP 56% – –
New York (LGA) to Fort Worth flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Fort Worth flights · Newark (EWR) to Fort Worth flights
Airports within 200 miles of JFK with service to Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Fort Worth is 1 hour behind New York.
JFK: EDT · FTW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
1,408 mi / 2,265 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 12m 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.

Facts

JFK–FTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance1,408 mi / 2,265 km
Flight time3h 12m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: FTW
Full nameFort Worth Meacham International Airport
IATA / ICAOFTW / KFTW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation710 ft / 216 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to FTW flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Fort Worth Meacham International Airport take about 3h 12m gate to gate. The route covers 1,408 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from JFK to FTW: JetBlue. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 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 June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 12m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Fort Worth is 1 hour behind New York.
Nearby alternatives include LGA, TEB and EWR. 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 FTW

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW) had nonstop service from JetBlue, last on the schedule in June 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 FTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to FTW is about 3 hours 12 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,408 miles (2,265 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).