New York to Miami (JFK–MIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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JFK–MIA is served by 10 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, British Airways and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,092 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 159 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 91 | 319, 321, 738, 772, 7M8, B38M | 3h12-3h36 | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 40 | 738, 788, 7M8, B38M | 3h10-3h23 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 36 | 32Q, 739, A21N | 3h10-3h25 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AR Aerolineas Argentinas | 35 | 739 | 3h19-3h25 | SkyTeam | – | |
| G3 GOL | 35 | 738, 7M8 | 3h14-3h26 | – | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 23 | 74N, 772, 7M8 | 3h05-3h16 | Oneworld | – | |
| IB Iberia | 14 | 738, 7M8 | 3h16-3h23 | Oneworld | – | |
| CI China Airlines | 7 | 739 | 3h13 | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 7 | 32N | 3h13 | – | – | |
| KQ Kenya Airways | 1 | – | 3h45 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Miami from New York
| Metric | JFK→MIA | LGA→MIA | TEB→MIA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 11 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 10 | 9 | 15 |
| Weekly flights | 290 | 255 | 24 |
| Flight time | 3h 5m | 2h 40m | 2h 19m |
| Departure OTP | 92% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · MIA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Miami.
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.
Metrorail Orange Line connects to downtown Miami and Dadeland (15–30 min, $2.25). The MIA Mover links the terminal to the rental car center and Metrorail station; free. Taxis to Miami Beach cost $35–40 (flat rate).Ride-shares are typically $20–30 to South Beach. For Fort Lauderdale, Tri-Rail runs from the airport station ($3.75, 60–70 min).
Tropical climate with year-round warm temperatures (20–33°C). Wet season runs June through October with daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone during this period.
Dry season (November–April) is peak tourist season with lower humidity. Winter temperatures rarely drop below 15°C. UV is strong year-round.
JFK–MIA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
JFK to MIA: New York's Miami Mainline
JFK-MIA draws over a dozen daily nonstop departures from American, Delta, and JetBlue. American holds the largest share with its Miami hub anchoring connections across Latin America and the Caribbean. Block time is 3 hours 10 to 20 minutes southbound and under 3 hours northbound. Aircraft types include 737-800s, A321s, and occasional widebody equipment on peak-season American flights. The passenger mix splits between point-to-point leisure travelers heading to South Florida and connecting passengers using MIA as a gateway to Bogota, Sao Paulo, and the Caribbean islands.
Hub Value and Seasonal Patterns
MIA is American Airlines' primary Latin American gateway. Passengers originating at JFK can connect at MIA to over 50 destinations in Central and South America on single-ticket American itineraries. JFK itself connects internationally to Europe and Asia, so JFK-MIA also feeds reverse-direction traffic from overseas. The route peaks from November through April when northeastern travelers head to South Florida for winter. Summer load factors dip slightly but the route runs year-round at high frequency. Thunderstorm season in Miami runs June through September, producing afternoon ground delay programs that can ripple into evening departures.