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

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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
BOS Boston 4h 3m AAAFAM → AAACDL Boston (BOS) to Halifax flights
LGA New York 4h 21m AAB6DL → AADLWS New York (LGA) to Halifax flights
YYZ Toronto 4h 50m AMCXDL → ACASPAV Toronto (YYZ) to Halifax flights
DCA Washington 5h 5m AAAFAM → AA Washington (DCA) to Halifax flights
BDA Hamilton 6h 34m AAB6DL → 2T Hamilton (BDA) to Halifax flights
ORD Chicago 7h 9m AAAFAS → AAACUA Chicago (ORD) to Halifax flights
DTW Detroit 8h 3m AFAMB6 → WS Detroit (DTW) to Halifax flights
YYC Calgary 13h 40m CXEKSK → WS Calgary (YYC) to Halifax flights
DUB Dublin 13h 45m B6DLEI → WS Dublin (DUB) to Halifax flights
EDI Edinburgh 14h 15m AAAYB6 → WS Edinburgh (EDI) to Halifax flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Halifax
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 597 mi 1h 25m nonstop +1h ahead

JFK–YHZ had nonstop service from Korean Air, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 597 miles in 1h 25m.

Also explore JFK Routes YHZ Routes JFK Live Flights YHZ Live Flights JFK Delays YHZ Delays
All flights from Halifax (YHZ) Halifax to New York flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop JFK–YHZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KE Korean Air 1 – – 69% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: KE (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to YHZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
BED ~3h 41m BOS ~4h 3m LGA ~4h 21m PHL ~4h 37m YUL ~4h 41m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,072
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 → YHZ
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Arriving
100%
Return
YHZ → JFK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays → YHZ delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Halifax from New York

Nearby airports with service to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport.
Metric JFK→YHZ LGA→YHZ EWR→YHZ
Distance from JFK – 11 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 3
Weekly flights – 41 21
Flight time 1h 25m 2h 4m 1h 58m
Departure OTP 69% – –
New York (LGA) to Halifax flights · Newark (EWR) to Halifax flights · White Plains (HPN) to Halifax flights
Airports within 200 miles of JFK with service to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport.
Know before you go

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 25m gate to gate.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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–YHZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Halifax route.
Route details
Distance597 mi / 961 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: YHZ
Full nameHalifax / Stanfield International Airport
IATA / ICAOYHZ / CYHZ
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to YHZ flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport take about 1h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 597 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from JFK to YHZ: Korean Air. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 25m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Boston Logan, LaGuardia and Toronto Pearson.
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 LGA, 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) had nonstop service from Korean Air, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

JFK to YHZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to YHZ is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 597 miles (961 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Boston Logan, LaGuardia and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Newark (EWR) and White Plains (HPN).