New York to George Town (JFK–GCM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
JFK–GCM is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue, Cayman Airways and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,542 miles in approximately 3h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue | 7 | 320 | 3h55 | – | – | |
| KX Cayman Airways | 3 | B38M | 4h | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | 739 | 4h03 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach George Town from New York
| Metric | JFK→GCM | TEB→GCM | EWR→GCM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 21 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 11 | 1 | 7 |
| Flight time | 3h 55m | 2h 41m | 4h 30m |
| Departure OTP | 62% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · GCM: EST
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in George Town.
US passport holders enter the Cayman Islands visa-free for up to 30 days (extendable to 6 months). No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay plus the period of intended stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation are required. At Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) on Grand Cayman or Charles Kirkconnell International Airport (CYB) on Cayman Brac, immigration stamps your passport.
The Cayman Islands are a British Overseas Territory with three islands: Grand Cayman (the largest, with the capital George Town), Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman. Seven Mile Beach on Grand Cayman is the main resort strip. Stingray City, a shallow sandbar where southern stingrays gather, is reachable by boat from Grand Cayman's North Sound. The Cayman Islands have no income tax, no capital gains tax, and no sales tax, which is why the cost of living is high: goods carry import duties instead.
Direct flights from Miami (MIA) to Grand Cayman run about 1 hour 20 minutes on American Airlines and Cayman Airways. New York JFK to GCM runs about 3 hours 45 minutes on JetBlue. Direct service also operates from Dallas, Charlotte, Atlanta, Houston, and Fort Lauderdale. The Cayman Islands use the Cayman Islands dollar (KYD), pegged at KYD 1 = $1.25. US dollars are accepted everywhere and are the de facto second currency. ATMs dispense KYD. Card payments work at most businesses. Public buses run along main routes on Grand Cayman for KYD 2.50 ($3.13) per ride. Taxis are not metered: fixed rates are set by the government. Airport to Seven Mile Beach costs KYD 15 to KYD 25 ($18.75 to $31.25).
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.
JFK–GCM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to GCM
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and Cayman Airways. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
JFK to GCM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to GCM ranges from 3 hours 55 minutes to 4 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,542 miles (2,481 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BED. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), Newark (EWR) and White Plains (HPN).