New York to Lake City (JFK–LCQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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875 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
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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: Feb 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
ORD Chicago 7h 26m AAAFAS → UA Chicago (ORD) to Lake City flights
IAD Dulles ~5h 16m AMBACI → Dulles (IAD) to Lake City flights
YYZ Toronto ~5h 34m AMCXDL → AC Toronto (YYZ) to Lake City flights
IAH Houston ~7h 21m ATB6QR → Houston (IAH) to Lake City flights
DEN Denver ~10h 2m AFB6DL → UA Denver (DEN) to Lake City flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Lake City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 875 mi 2h 12m nonstop

JFK–LCQ had nonstop service from JetBlue, last on the schedule in February 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 875 miles in 2h 12m.

Also explore JFK Routes LCQ Routes JFK Live Flights LCQ Live Flights JFK Delays
All flights from Lake City (LCQ) Lake City to New York flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop JFK–LCQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
B6 JetBlue 0 – – 51% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to LCQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
IAD ~5h 16m YYZ ~5h 34m IAH ~7h 21m ORD ~7h 26m DEN ~10h 2m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 → LCQ
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Return
LCQ → JFK
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lake City from New York

Nearby airports with service to Lake City Gateway Airport.
Metric JFK→LCQ EWR→LCQ
Distance from JFK – 21 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 2h 12m 2h 16m
Departure OTP 51% –
Newark (EWR) to Lake City flights
Airports within 200 miles of JFK with service to Lake City Gateway Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Lake City.
Distance & Flight Time
875 mi / 1,408 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 12m 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–LCQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Lake City route.
Route details
Distance875 mi / 1,408 km
Flight time2h 12m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
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: LCQ
Full nameLake City Gateway Airport
IATA / ICAOLCQ / KLCQ
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation201 ft / 61 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to LCQ flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Lake City Gateway Airport take about 2h 12m gate to gate. The route covers 875 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from JFK to LCQ: JetBlue. The last scheduled nonstop was in February 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in February 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 12m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare.
Nearby alternatives include 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 LCQ

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Lake City Gateway Airport (LCQ) had nonstop service from JetBlue, last on the schedule in February 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

JFK to LCQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to LCQ is about 2 hours 12 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 875 miles (1,408 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR).