Little Rock to New York (LIT–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between LIT and JFK. Nearest airports to LIT with scheduled service: Memphis International Airport (MEM, 129 mi) · Memorial Field Airport (HOT, 53 mi) · South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field (ELD, 110 mi)
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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
BNA Nashville 4h 30m WN AAB6DL Nashville (BNA) to New York flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 54m AFAMDL AFAMB6 Atlanta (ATL) to New York flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 9m AABA AAAFAT Charlotte (CLT) to New York flights
DCA Washington 5h 23m AA AAAFAM Washington (DCA) to New York flights
ORD Chicago 5h 28m AAASBA AAATAY Chicago (ORD) to New York flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 6m AAASAY AAAFAM Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to New York flights
IAH Houston 6h 19m ACCMNZ ATB6FI Houston (IAH) to New York flights
MIA Miami 6h 44m AAQR AAAFAR Miami (MIA) to New York flights
DEN Denver 7h 12m F9UAWN AFB6DL Denver (DEN) to New York flights
LAS Las Vegas 9h 12m WN AAAFAT Las Vegas (LAS) to New York flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Little Rock to New York
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between LIT and JFK, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LIT to JFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,134
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
LIT → JFK
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
95%
Return
JFK → LIT
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LIT delays → JFK delays →

Other ways to reach New York from Little Rock

Nearby airports with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Metric LIT→JFK MEM→JFK
Distance from LIT 129 mi
Nonstop airlines 5
Weekly flights 7
Departure OTP 76%
Airports within 200 miles of LIT with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
New York is 1 hour ahead of Little Rock.
LIT: CDT · JFK: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Little Rock, it's 7:00 PM in New York.
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.

LIT–JFK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Little Rock to New York route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LIT
IATA / ICAOLIT / KLIT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation262 ft / 80 m
Destination: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIT to JFK flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas.
New York is 1 hour ahead of Little Rock.
Yes, return flights from JFK to LIT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MEM. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Memphis (MEM).