New York to Prague (JFK–PRG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL78+2
DL Delta
76W
6:40 PM
EDT T4
9:00 AM+1
CEST
8h 20m
29%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL79+2
DL Delta
76W
11:00 AM
CEST T1
2:18 PM
EDT
9h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3629cs
AF Air France
763
11:00 AM
CEST T1
2:18 PM
EDT
9h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MUC Munich 9h 25m LHSN AZEYLH Munich (MUC) to Prague flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 9h 40m DEDLET AIAZDE Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Prague flights
AMS Amsterdam 9h 50m DLKL 6ECIGA Amsterdam (AMS) to Prague flights
BRU Zaventem 9h 53m KJSN CXNHSN Zaventem (BRU) to Prague flights
LHR London 9h 59m AAAYB6 BACXJL London (LHR) to Prague flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 10h AAAFAY AFCIEW Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Prague flights
DUB Dublin 10h 10m B6DLEI EIFR Dublin (DUB) to Prague flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 10h 15m AAAYBA U2 Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Prague flights
ZRH Zurich 10h 20m DLLX ACAIAZ Zurich (ZRH) to Prague flights
KEF Reykjavík 10h 33m DLFI EKFI Reykjavík (KEF) to Prague flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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New York to Prague
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,071 mi 8h 20m nonstop +6h ahead

JFK–PRG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 4,071 miles in approximately 8h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JFK–PRG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 7 76W 8h20 19% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
76W Boeing 767-300ER – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, JFK to PRG direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to PRG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~47h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,514
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
JFK → PRG
19%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
19%
Return
PRG → JFK
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →

Other ways to reach Prague from New York

Nearby airports with service to Václav Havel Airport Prague.
Metric JFK→PRG TEB→PRG EWR→PRG
Distance from JFK 21 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 7 1
Flight time 8h 20m 6h 11m 7h 28m
Departure OTP 19%
Airports within 200 miles of JFK with service to Václav Havel Airport Prague.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Prague is 6 hours ahead of New York.
JFK: EDT · PRG: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Prague.
Distance & Flight Time
4,071 mi / 6,551 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 20m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter the Czech Republic visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This falls under the Schengen area rules, so the 90-day limit is shared across all Schengen countries. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.

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.

JFK–PRG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Prague route.
Route details
Distance4,071 mi / 6,551 km
Flight time8h 20m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: PRG
IATA / ICAOPRG / LKPR
TimezoneEurope/Prague
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation1,247 ft / 380 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to PRG flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Václav Havel Airport Prague take about 8h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 4,071 miles.
1 airline operates flights from JFK to PRG: Delta Air Lines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Munich, Frankfurt Main and Amsterdam.
Prague is 6 hours ahead of New York.
Yes, return flights from PRG to JFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB and EWR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 PRG

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

JFK to PRG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to PRG is about 8 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,071 miles (6,551 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Munich, Frankfurt Main and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).