Chicago to New York (MDW–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL Delta
2:00 PM
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3:03 PM
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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
CLE Cleveland 3h 41m UAWN → AAAMB6 Cleveland (CLE) to New York flights
DTW Detroit 3h 59m AFDLKE → AMB6DL Detroit (DTW) to New York flights
DCA Washington 3h 59m WN → AAAFAM Washington (DCA) to New York flights
ROC Rochester 4h WN → AMATB6 Rochester (ROC) to New York flights
CMH Columbus 4h 4m EJAWN → AAAFBA Columbus (CMH) to New York flights
BUF Buffalo 4h 7m WN → AFAMAT Buffalo (BUF) to New York flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 13m EJATWYWN → AAAVDL Philadelphia (PHL) to New York flights
ORF Norfolk 4h 18m WN → AAAMAT Norfolk (ORF) to New York flights
IND Indianapolis 4h 20m WN → AABADL Indianapolis (IND) to New York flights
PIT Pittsburgh 4h 22m WN → AAAMB6 Pittsburgh (PIT) to New York flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to New York
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 730 mi 1h 31m nonstop +1h ahead

MDW–JFK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 730 miles in approximately 1h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–JFK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 43% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to JFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
70
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
CLE ~3h 41m DTW ~3h 59m DCA ~3h 59m ROC ~4h 0m CMH ~4h 4m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,756
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
MDW → JFK
43%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
43%
Arriving
70%
Return
JFK → MDW
31%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
31%
Arriving
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → JFK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New York from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Metric MDW→JFK ORD→JFK RFD→JFK
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 35 1
Weekly flights 1 343 –
Flight time 1h 31m 1h 54m 1h 51m
Departure OTP 43% – –
Chicago (ORD) to New York flights · Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to New York flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to New York flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in New York.
Distance & Flight Time
730 mi / 1,174 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 31m 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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

MDW–JFK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to New York route.
Route details
Distance730 mi / 1,174 km
Flight time1h 31m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to JFK flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport take about 1h 31m gate to gate. The route covers 730 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MDW to JFK: Delta Air Lines.
This route has limited weekly 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 Cleveland Hopkins, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Ronald Reagan Washington National.
New York is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from JFK to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, RFD and MKE. 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 MDW to JFK

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MDW to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to JFK is about 1 hours 31 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 730 miles (1,174 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cleveland Hopkins, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago/Rockford (RFD) and Milwaukee (MKE).