New York to Memphis (JFK–MEM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
JFK–MEM had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and American Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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 3h 19m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 7 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Memphis from New York
| Metric | JFK→MEM | LGA→MEM | TEB→MEM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 11 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 4 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | – | 64 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 19m | 2h 52m | 2h 10m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · MEM: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Memphis.
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.
JFK–MEM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to MEM
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and American Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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 3 hours 19 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 Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).