New York to Las Vegas (JFK–LAS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
JFK–LAS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, JetBlue and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,243 miles in approximately 5h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 151 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, LY, SK, UX, VS | 42 | 32Q, A21N | 5h12-5h57 | SkyTeam | AF, LY, SK, UX, VS | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: AT, HA, LO, SQ, TK, TP | 34 | 321, 32S | 5h31-6h09 | – | AT, HA, LO, SQ, TK, TP | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AT, QR | 28 | 32Q, 7M8 | 5h50-6h | Oneworld | AT, QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Las Vegas from New York
| Metric | JFK→LAS | LGA→LAS | TEB→LAS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 11 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 18 |
| Weekly flights | 247 | 1 | 5 |
| Flight time | 5h 12m | 4h 39m | 4h 41m |
| Departure OTP | 87% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · LAS: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 3:00 PM in Las Vegas.
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.
Taxis and ride-shares dominate ground transport. A metered taxi to the Strip costs $20–30; to downtown Las Vegas ("Fremont Street area"), $20–25. Ride-shares are comparable or slightly cheaper.Hotel casino shuttles serve major properties. No rail connects the airport to the Strip. Rental car facilities are at the CONRAC facility adjacent to the terminals, accessible by shuttle. Tunnel project (LVCC Loop) does not serve the airport.
Hot desert climate. Summers are intensely hot (38–45°C) with low humidity. Heat itself rarely disrupts flights, but monsoonal afternoon thunderstorms from July through September can produce brief but severe delays. Microbursts and lightning strikes ground aircraft quickly.
Winters are mild and sunny (5–15°C) with rare frost. Snow is unusual but possible in January and February. Spring dust storms (haboobs) can reduce visibility rapidly. The airport sits at 2,181 feet; thin air affects aircraft performance on extremely hot days.
JFK–LAS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to LAS
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, JetBlue and Delta Air Lines. With 247 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JFK to LAS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to LAS ranges from 5 hours 12 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,243 miles (3,609 km). There are approximately 247 weekly flights outbound and 287 return, totaling 534 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
151 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via FRG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).