New York to Valparaiso (JFK–VPS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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B62011
B6 JetBlue
223
7:00 AM
EDT T5
9:08 AM
EDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
B62012
B6 JetBlue
BCS3
9:59 AM
EDT
1:37 PM
EDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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New York to Valparaiso
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 1,001 mi 3h 8m nonstop 16 1-stop hubs

JFK–VPS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. JetBlue leads the route. The flight covers 1,001 miles in approximately 3h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JFK–VPS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
B6 JetBlue 5 223 3h08 82%
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – B6
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 (5 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 VPS direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
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
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to VPS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,475
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 → VPS
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
67%
Return
VPS → JFK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays → VPS delays →

Other ways to reach Valparaiso from New York

Nearby airports with service to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport.
Metric JFK→VPS LGA→VPS EWR→VPS
Distance from JFK 11 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 5 2 2
Flight time 3h 8m 3h 16m 2h 55m
Departure OTP 82%
Airports within 200 miles of JFK with service to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Valparaiso is 0 hours the same as New York.
JFK: EDT · VPS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Valparaiso.
Distance & Flight Time
1,001 mi / 1,610 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 8m.
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–VPS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Valparaiso route.
Route details
Distance1,001 mi / 1,610 km
Flight time3h 8m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: VPS
IATA / ICAOVPS / KVPS
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation87 ft / 27 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to VPS flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport take approximately 3h 8m. The route covers 1,001 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: JetBlue.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from JFK to VPS. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LGA, DAL, MIA, CLT, ATL, BNA, DCA, MSP, MCI, BOS, ORD, DFW, CVG, IND, PIT and EWR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from VPS to JFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGA 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 VPS

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

JFK to VPS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to VPS ranges from 3 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,001 miles (1,610 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via LGA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA) and Newark (EWR).