New York to Mexico City (JFK–NLU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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5:03 AM
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New York to Mexico City
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 2,073 mi 4h 16m nonstop -2h behind 16 1-stop hubs

JFK–NLU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. GTR leads the route. The flight covers 2,073 miles in approximately 4h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JFK–NLU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GTR GTR 1 – 4h47 92% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GTR (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, JFK to NLU direction.
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Tue
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Wed
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Thu
1
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Fri
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Sat
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to NLU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
DFW ~7h 12m PHL ~7h 25m CVG ~8h 1m MIA ~8h 5m CUN ~10h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
728
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 → NLU
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
Return
NLU → JFK
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Mexico City is 2 hours behind New York.
JFK: EDT · NLU: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 4:00 PM in Mexico City.
Distance & Flight Time
2,073 mi / 3,335 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 16m to 4h 47m.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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–NLU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Mexico City route.
Route details
Distance2,073 mi / 3,335 km
Flight time4h 16m to 4h 47m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: NLU
Full nameFelipe Ángeles International Airport
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to NLU flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Felipe Ángeles International Airport take approximately 4h 16m to 4h 47m. The route covers 2,073 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: GTR.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from JFK to NLU.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DFW, PHL, CVG, MIA, CUN, SDQ, KEF, LUX, ZAZ, ANC, YYZ, LAX, PUJ, CDG, IAH and FRA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Mexico City is 2 hours behind New York.
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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 NLU

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) are connected by nonstop service from GTR. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

JFK to NLU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to NLU ranges from 4 hours 16 minutes to 4 hours 47 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,073 miles (3,335 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via DFW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.