New York to Halifax (JFK–YHZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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New York to Halifax
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 597 mi 1h 26m nonstop +1h ahead 19 1-stop hubs

JFK–YHZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Korean Air leads the route. The flight covers 597 miles in approximately 1h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JFK–YHZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KE Korean Air 1 73% SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: KE (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to YHZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
808
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 → YHZ
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
100%
Return
YHZ → JFK
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays → YHZ delays →

Other ways to reach Halifax from New York

Nearby airports with service to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport.
Metric JFK→YHZ EWR→YHZ HPN→YHZ
Distance from JFK 21 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 1 14 1
Flight time 1h 26m 1h 54m 1h 14m
Departure OTP 73%
Airports within 200 miles of JFK with service to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Halifax is 1 hour ahead of New York.
JFK: EDT · YHZ: ADT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 7:00 PM in Halifax.
Distance & Flight Time
597 mi / 961 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 26m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Canada without a visa for stays up to 6 months. No eTA is needed when arriving by air with a US passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of funds may be requested at the border.

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–YHZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Halifax route.
Route details
Distance597 mi / 961 km
Flight time1h 26m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: YHZ
IATA / ICAOYHZ / CYHZ
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to YHZ flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport take approximately 1h 26m. The route covers 597 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Korean Air.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from JFK to YHZ. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HPN, BDA, PLS, YVR, PHX, YUL, BOS, NAS, LHR, YYZ, PUJ, FLL, MCO, YYC, TPA, CUN, EWR, POP and MBJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Halifax is 1 hour ahead of New York.
Yes, return flights from YHZ to JFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EWR and HPN. 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 YHZ

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) are connected by nonstop service from Korean Air. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

JFK to YHZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to YHZ ranges from 1 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 597 miles (961 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via HPN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR) and White Plains (HPN).