New York to Memphis (JFK–MEM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 34m ago
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DL5856
DL Delta
E75
4:00 PM
EDT T4
6:19 PM
CDT
3h 19m
29%
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DL5855
DL Delta
E75
4:15 PM
CDT
8:09 PM
EDT
2h 54m
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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
BNA Nashville 4h 43m AAB6DL → WN Nashville (BNA) to Memphis flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 44m AFAMB6 → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Memphis flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 1m AAAFAT → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Memphis flights
DTW Detroit 5h 9m AFAMB6 → DLKEVS Detroit (DTW) to Memphis flights
ORD Chicago 5h 41m AAAFAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Memphis flights
BOS Boston 5h 42m AAAFAM → DLSK Boston (BOS) to Memphis flights
LGA New York 6h 1m AAB6DL → AADLPD New York (LGA) to Memphis flights
MCO Orlando 6h 7m ADATB6 → WN Orlando (MCO) to Memphis flights
IAH Houston 6h 31m ATB6QR → CMEKNZ Houston (IAH) to Memphis flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 35m AAAMAT → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Memphis flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Memphis
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 963 mi 3h 19m nonstop -1h behind

JFK–MEM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 963 miles in approximately 3h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore JFK Routes MEM Routes JFK Live Flights MEM Live Flights JFK Delays MEM Delays
All flights from Memphis (MEM) Memphis to New York flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JFK–MEM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 7 E75 3h19 20% SkyTeam –
AA American Airlines 0 – – 20% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
E75 Embraer E175 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AA (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 MEM 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 MEM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
BHM ~4h 37m BNA ~4h 43m ATL ~4h 44m CVG ~4h 47m CLT ~5h 1m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,275
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 → MEM
20%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
20%
Arriving
81%
Return
MEM → JFK
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays → MEM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Memphis from New York

Nearby airports with service to Memphis International Airport.
Metric JFK→MEM LGA→MEM TEB→MEM
Distance from JFK – 11 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4 4
Weekly flights 7 67 2
Flight time 3h 19m 2h 55m 2h 23m
Departure OTP 20% – –
New York (LGA) to Memphis flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Memphis flights · Newark (EWR) to Memphis flights
Airports within 200 miles of JFK with service to Memphis International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Memphis is 1 hour behind New York.
JFK: EDT · MEM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Memphis.
Distance & Flight Time
963 mi / 1,549 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 19m 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–MEM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Memphis route.
Route details
Distance963 mi / 1,549 km
Flight time3h 19m
Time difference-1 hour
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: MEM
Full nameMemphis International Airport
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to MEM flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Memphis International Airport take about 3h 19m gate to gate. The route covers 963 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from JFK to MEM: Delta Air Lines and American Airlines.
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 Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas.
Memphis is 1 hour behind New York.
Yes, return flights from MEM to JFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGA, 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 MEM

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and American Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

JFK to MEM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to MEM is about 3 hours 19 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 963 miles (1,549 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 Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).