New York to Calgary (JFK–YYC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
JFK–YYC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. SAS, WestJet and Cathay Pacific lead the route. The flight covers 2,036 miles in approximately 5h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 79 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK SAS | 7 | 7M8 | 5h35 | Star Alliance | – | |
| WS WestJet Also: EK | 7 | 73H | 5h35 | – | EK | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 4 | 74N | 5h05 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Calgary from New York
| Metric | JFK→YYC | EWR→YYC |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 25 | 7 |
| Flight time | 5h 5m | 4h 37m |
| Departure OTP | 78% | – |
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 Cathay Pacific, SAS and WestJet. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
JFK to YYC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to YYC ranges from 5 hours 5 minutes to 5 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,036 miles (3,276 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
79 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via PWK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR).