New York to Memphis (JFK–MEM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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 11m. Beyond nonstop, 94 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 7 | E75 | 3h11 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Memphis from New York
| Metric | JFK→MEM | LGA→MEM | TEB→MEM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 11 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 81 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 11m | 2h 57m | 2h 22m |
| Departure OTP | 86% | – | – |
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) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
JFK to MEM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to MEM ranges from 3 hours 11 minutes. 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
94 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LCK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).