Liberia to New York (LIR–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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B61692
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B6 JetBlue
321 Seat map
2:00 PM
CST
9:19 PM
EDT
5h 19m
M T W T F S S
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B61691
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B6 JetBlue
321 Seat map
8:57 AM
EDT T5
11:49 AM
CST
4h 52m
38%
M T W T F S S
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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
MIA Miami 7h 5m AA AAAFAR Miami (MIA) to New York flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 12m AA AAAFAT Charlotte (CLT) to New York flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 18m DL AMB6DL Atlanta (ATL) to New York flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 49m B6 ADAFAT Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to New York flights
LAX Los Angeles 12h 6m AS AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to New York flights
DEN Denver 16h 2m UA AFB6DL Denver (DEN) to New York flights
YYZ Toronto 16h 18m ACPDWS AFAMDL Toronto (YYZ) to New York flights
ORD Chicago 18h 22m UA AAASAT Chicago (ORD) to New York flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 20h 38m AA AAAFAM Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to New York flights
ZRH Zurich 21h 50m WK DLLX Zurich (ZRH) to New York flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Liberia to New York
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2,197 mi 5h 19m nonstop +2h ahead

LIR–JFK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,197 miles in approximately 5h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LIR–JFK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
B6 JetBlue 7 321 5h19
AA American Airlines 0 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – B6
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 (7 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LIR to JFK direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
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
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LIR to JFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,163
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
LIR → JFK
98%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
98%
Return
JFK → LIR
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →

Other ways to reach New York from Liberia

Nearby airports with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Metric LIR→JFK SJO→JFK
Distance from LIR 100 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 7 7
Flight time 5h 19m 5h
Airports within 200 miles of LIR with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
New York is 2 hours ahead of Liberia.
LIR: CST · JFK: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Liberia, it's 8:00 PM in New York.
Distance & Flight Time
2,197 mi / 3,535 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 19m gate to gate.
Getting from JFK

AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.

New York Climate

Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.

Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.

LIR–JFK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Liberia to New York route.
Route details
Distance2,197 mi / 3,535 km
Flight time5h 19m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LIR
IATA / ICAOLIR / MRLB
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation270 ft / 82 m
Destination: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIR to JFK flights.
Nonstop flights from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport take about 5h 19m gate to gate. The route covers 2,197 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from LIR to JFK: JetBlue and American Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Miami, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to JFK and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
New York is 2 hours ahead of Liberia.
Yes, return flights from JFK to LIR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SJO. 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 LIR to JFK

Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue and American Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LIR to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LIR to JFK is about 5 hours 19 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,197 miles (3,535 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Miami, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San José (Alajuela) (SJO).