New York to Geneva (JFK–GVA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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LX23+1
LX Swiss
333
7:25 PM
EDT T1
9:15 AM+1
CEST
7h 50m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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LX22+1
LX Swiss
333
11:40 AM
CEST T1
2:20 PM
EDT
8h 40m
51%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
LGW London 8h 56m Z0 → U2 London (LGW) to Geneva flights
BRU Zaventem 9h 4m KJSN → LXNHSN Zaventem (BRU) to Geneva flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 9h 30m AAAFAY → AFBTG3 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Geneva flights
LHR London 9h 35m AAAYB6 → B6BACX London (LHR) to Geneva flights
ZRH Zurich 9h 36m DLLX → ACAIAZ Zurich (ZRH) to Geneva flights
MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester 9h 44m VS → ETU2WB Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to Geneva flights
AMS Amsterdam 9h 57m DLKLSV → 6EG3KE Amsterdam (AMS) to Geneva flights
MAD Madrid 10h AAAYBA → AAAYIB Madrid (MAD) to Geneva flights
NCE Nice, Alpes-Maritimes 10h DL → LXU2 Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (NCE) to Geneva flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 10h AAAYBA → GFXY Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Geneva flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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New York to Geneva
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 3,854 mi 7h 50m nonstop +6h ahead

JFK–GVA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Swiss and Royal Jet lead the route. The flight covers 3,854 miles in approximately 7h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Geneva (GVA) Geneva to New York flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JFK–GVA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LX Swiss 7 333 7h50 83% Star Alliance –
ROJ Royal Jet 0 – – 83% – –
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – LX
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: LX (7 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: ROJ (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, JFK to GVA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to GVA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~47h
Longest
LGW ~8h 56m BRU ~9h 4m CDG ~9h 30m LHR ~9h 35m ZRH ~9h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,387
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
JFK → GVA
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Return
GVA → JFK
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Geneva from New York

Nearby airports with service to Geneva Cointrin International Airport.
Metric JFK→GVA TEB→GVA EWR→GVA
Distance from JFK – 21 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 5
Weekly flights 7 – 35
Flight time 7h 50m 5h 50m 7h 51m
Departure OTP 83% – –
Teterboro (TEB) to Geneva flights · Newark (EWR) to Geneva flights
Airports within 200 miles of JFK with service to Geneva Cointrin International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Geneva is 6 hours ahead of New York.
JFK: EDT · GVA: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Geneva.
Distance & Flight Time
3,854 mi / 6,201 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 50m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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–GVA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Geneva route.
Route details
Distance3,854 mi / 6,201 km
Flight time7h 50m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
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: GVA
Full nameGeneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA / ICAOGVA / LSGG
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation1,411 ft / 430 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to GVA flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Geneva Cointrin International Airport take about 7h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 3,854 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from JFK to GVA: Swiss and Royal Jet.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include London Gatwick, Brussels and Charles de Gaulle.
Geneva is 6 hours ahead of New York.
Yes, return flights from GVA to JFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 GVA

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) are connected by nonstop service from Swiss and Royal Jet. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

JFK to GVA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to GVA is about 7 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Gatwick, Brussels and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).