New York to Geneva (JFK–GVA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
JFK–GVA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Swiss leads the route. The flight covers 3,854 miles in approximately 7h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX Swiss | 7 | 333 | 7h50 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Geneva from New York
| Metric | JFK→GVA | TEB→GVA | EWR→GVA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 21 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 1 | 35 |
| Flight time | 7h 50m | 6h 36m | 6h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · GVA: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Geneva.
US passport holders enter Switzerland visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This falls under the Schengen area rules, so the 90-day limit is shared across all Schengen countries. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.
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–GVA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to GVA
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) are connected by nonstop service from Swiss. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
JFK to GVA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to GVA ranges from 7 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,854 miles (6,201 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).