New York to Rifle (JFK–RIL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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New York to Rifle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,785 mi 4h 44m nonstop -2h behind 43 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between JFK and RIL, connecting options are available through 43 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to RIL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.

Other ways to reach Rifle from New York

Nearby airports with service to Garfield County Regional Airport.
Metric JFK→RIL LGA→RIL TEB→RIL
Distance from JFK 11 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 4h 44m 3h 29m 4h 43m
Departure OTP 78%
Airports within 200 miles of JFK with service to Garfield County Regional Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Rifle is 2 hours behind New York.
JFK: EDT · RIL: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 4:00 PM in Rifle.
Distance & Flight Time
1,785 mi / 2,873 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 44m.
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–RIL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Rifle route.
Route details
Distance1,785 mi / 2,873 km
Flight time4h 44m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: RIL
IATA / ICAORIL / KRIL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,548 ft / 1,691 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to RIL flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Garfield County Regional Airport take approximately 4h 44m. The route covers 1,785 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from JFK to RIL.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA, OKC, IAD, TEB, TYS, PHL, LGA, HPN, DAL, GSO, DEN, SAV, ORD, CLT, SUN, BHM, SAT, DFW, JAX, BNA, BZN, SLC, IAH, AUS, SRQ, TPA, LAS, PBI, MIA, VNY, MSY, FLL, BUR, PSP, PDX, SAN, SJC, SNA, LAX, SFO, SJU, EWR and HNL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Rifle is 2 hours behind New York.
Nearby alternatives include LGA, TEB and EWR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 RIL

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

JFK to RIL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to RIL ranges from 4 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,785 miles (2,873 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via OMA. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).