New York to Port-au-Prince (JFK–PAP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
JFK–PAP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Kenya Airways leads the route. The flight covers 1,527 miles in approximately 3h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KQ Kenya Airways | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · PAP: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Port-au-Prince.
US passport holders enter Haiti visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required. At Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP) in Port-au-Prince, immigration stamps your passport. A tourist fee of $10 is included in your airline ticket price.
Haiti shares the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic. The land border crossing at Ouanaminthe-Dajabón and Jimani-Malpasse allows overland travel between the two countries, though border formalities can be slow. Haiti's official languages are French and Haitian Creole. The Citadelle Laferrière, a mountaintop fortress near Cap-Haïtien built after independence in 1804, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Haiti's most significant historical monument.
Direct flights from Miami (MIA) to Port-au-Prince run about 2 hours 30 minutes on American Airlines and Spirit. Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and New York JFK also have direct service. Haiti uses the Haitian gourde (HTG), trading at roughly 132 HTG per $1. US dollars are widely accepted alongside gourdes, especially at hotels and restaurants. ATMs exist in Port-au-Prince and Cap-Haïtien but are not always reliable. Carry cash in small denominations. Card payments work at hotels and some restaurants. Tap-taps (colorfully painted shared trucks and minibuses) are the main public transport at HTG 25 to HTG 50 per ride.
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–PAP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to PAP
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP) are connected by nonstop service from Kenya Airways. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
JFK to PAP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to PAP ranges from 3 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,527 miles (2,457 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via MIA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.