New York to Calgary (JFK–YYC) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
JFK–YYC is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet, Cathay Pacific and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,036 miles in approximately 5h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS WestJet Also: EK, SK | 7 | 7M8 | 5h35 | – | EK, SK | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 4 | 74N | 5h05 | Oneworld | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 3 | B38M | 5h26 | Oneworld | – | |
| CHG CHG | 1 | 744 | 4h20 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Calgary from New York
| Metric | JFK→YYC | LGA→YYC | TEB→YYC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 11 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 30 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 5h 31m | 5h 23m | 4h 28m |
| Departure OTP | 74% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · YYC: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 4:00 PM in Calgary.
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.
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–YYC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to YYC
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) are connected by nonstop service from WestJet, Cathay Pacific and American Airlines. With 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JFK to YYC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to YYC is about 5 hours 31 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,036 miles (3,276 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 46 return, totaling 76 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Toronto Pearson and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).