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

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New York to Memphis
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 963 mi 2h 31m nonstop -1h behind 59 1-stop hubs

JFK–MEM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 963 miles in approximately 2h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 59 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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
AA American Airlines 0 – – 92% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to MEM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
SUS ~3h 44m RIC ~4h 39m ORF ~4h 42m PIT ~4h 47m CVG ~4h 47m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,336
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
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
Arriving
84%
Return
MEM → JFK
17%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
17%
Arriving
92%
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 EWR→MEM
Distance from JFK – 11 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 2
Weekly flights 0 56 14
Flight time 2h 31m 2h 30m 2h 58m
Departure OTP 92% – –
New York (LGA) to Memphis flights · Newark (EWR) to Memphis flights · Islip (ISP) 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 31m.
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 31m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections59 hubs
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: MEM
Full nameMemphis International Airport
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
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 approximately 2h 31m. The route covers 963 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, RIC, ORF, PIT, CVG, IAD, BUF, CLE, PHL, UST, YYZ, FRG, JAX, IND, APF, CHS, MSY, OPF, SAT, PBI, RSW, DAL, VRB, EGE, SAP, RNO, OAK, BZN, SJO, SFO, SEA, BOS, LGA, ANC, AUS, CLT, ATL, IAH, MIA, BNA, DTW, TPA, MXP, FRA, ORD, CDG, MCO, RDU, LAX, DCA, MSP, LAS, FLL, DEN, DFW, SLC, PHX, EWR and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Memphis is 1 hour behind New York.
Nearby alternatives include LGA, EWR and ISP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 American Airlines.

JFK to MEM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to MEM ranges from 2 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 963 miles (1,549 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

59 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Newark (EWR) and Islip (ISP).