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

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963 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 22 1-stop flights Verified 53m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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✈ Nonstop

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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 37m AAAFB6 → WN Nashville (BNA) to Memphis flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 41m AMB6DL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Memphis flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 53m AAAFAT → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Memphis flights
DTW Detroit 5h 3m AMB6DL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Memphis flights
BOS Boston 5h 34m AAAFAM → DLLYSK Boston (BOS) to Memphis flights
ORD Chicago 5h 40m AAAFAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Memphis flights
MCO Orlando 5h 55m ADAFAT → F9FXWN Orlando (MCO) to Memphis flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 15m AAAMAT → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Memphis flights
IAH Houston 6h 22m ATB6FI → CMEKNZ Houston (IAH) to Memphis flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 26m ADAFAT → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Memphis flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Memphis
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 963 mi 2h 14m nonstop -1h behind

JFK–MEM had nonstop service from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in September 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 963 miles in 2h 14m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop JFK–MEM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 85% Oneworld –
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 85% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
SkyTeam: DL (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 MEM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
BNA ~4h 37m ATL ~4h 41m CLT ~4h 53m DTW ~5h 3m BOS ~5h 34m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,136
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
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
50%
Return
MEM → JFK
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
90%
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 – 5 4
Weekly flights – 81 –
Flight time 2h 14m 2h 50m 2h 10m
Departure OTP 85% – –
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 2h 14m 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 time2h 14m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
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 2h 14m gate to gate. The route covers 963 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from JFK to MEM: American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 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 September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 14m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MEM and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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) had nonstop service from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in September 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 MEM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to MEM is about 2 hours 14 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 963 miles (1,549 km).

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).