New York to Saranac Lake (JFK–SLK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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New York to Saranac Lake
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 260 mi 2h 10m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

JFK–SLK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Cape Air and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 260 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JFK–SLK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
9K Cape Air 7 T12 2h10 51% – –
B6 JetBlue 7 T12 2h10 51% – –
Aircraft on this route
T12 Tupolev Tu-124 – 9K, B6
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 9K + B6 (14 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 SLK direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to SLK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
PBI ~6h 54m TPA ~7h 10m BOS ~18h 47m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
97
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 → SLK
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Return
SLK → 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
0h
Saranac Lake is 0 hours the same as New York.
JFK: EDT · SLK: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Saranac Lake.
Distance & Flight Time
260 mi / 418 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m.
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–SLK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Saranac Lake route.
Route details
Distance260 mi / 418 km
Flight time2h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: SLK
Full nameAdirondack Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOSLK / KSLK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation1,663 ft / 507 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to SLK flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Adirondack Regional Airport take approximately 2h 10m. The route covers 260 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Cape Air and JetBlue.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from JFK to SLK. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PBI, TPA and BOS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SLK to JFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 SLK

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK) are connected by nonstop service from Cape Air and JetBlue. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

JFK to SLK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to SLK ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 260 miles (418 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via PBI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.