New York to Columbus (JFK–LCK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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486 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
No nonstop service between JFK and LCK. Nearest airports to JFK with scheduled service: LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 11 mi) · Teterboro Airport (TEB, 21 mi) · Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, 21 mi)
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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 5 hubs
SAV Savannah 5h 24m AFB6DL → G4 Savannah (SAV) to Columbus flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 6h 10m B6QRTK → G4 Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Columbus flights
VPS Valparaiso 7h 55m B6QR → G4 Valparaiso (VPS) to Columbus flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 8h 56m ADAFAT → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Columbus flights
ANC Anchorage 24h 40m 5YASBR → 7LCX Anchorage (ANC) to Columbus flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Columbus
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
486 mi 2h 27m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between JFK and LCK, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to LCK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
SAV ~5h 24m SRQ ~6h 10m VPS ~7h 55m FLL ~8h 56m ANC ~24h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
205
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 → LCK
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Return
LCK → JFK
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbus from New York

Nearby airports with service to Rickenbacker International Airport.
Metric JFK→LCK TEB→LCK EWR→LCK
Distance from JFK – 21 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 2h 27m 1h 24m 1h 8m
Departure OTP 69% – –
Teterboro (TEB) to Columbus flights · Newark (EWR) to Columbus flights
Airports within 200 miles of JFK with service to Rickenbacker International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Columbus is 0 hours the same as New York.
JFK: EDT · LCK: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
486 mi / 782 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 27m 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–LCK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance486 mi / 782 km
Flight time2h 27m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
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: LCK
Full nameRickenbacker International Airport
IATA / ICAOLCK / KLCK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation744 ft / 227 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to LCK flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport take about 2h 27m gate to gate. The route covers 486 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Savannah Hilton Head, Sarasota Bradenton and Destin-Fort Walton Beach.
Yes, return flights from LCK 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 LCK

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

JFK to LCK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to LCK is about 2 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 486 miles (782 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Savannah Hilton Head, Sarasota Bradenton and Destin-Fort Walton Beach. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).