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

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DL Delta
7:11 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BUF Buffalo 3h 45m WN → AFAMAT Buffalo (BUF) to New York flights
PIT Pittsburgh 3h 50m WN → AAAMB6 Pittsburgh (PIT) to New York flights
CMH Columbus 4h EJAWN → AAAFCX Columbus (CMH) to New York flights
ROC Rochester 4h 1m WN → AMATB6 Rochester (ROC) to New York flights
DCA Washington 4h 3m WN → AAAFAM Washington (DCA) to New York flights
CLE Cleveland 4h 3m WN → AAAFAM Cleveland (CLE) to New York flights
IND Indianapolis 4h 6m WN → AABADL Indianapolis (IND) to New York flights
DTW Detroit 4h 12m AFDLKE → AMB6DL Detroit (DTW) to New York flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 4h 19m WN → 8CAAAF Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to New York flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 28m WN → AAAFAM Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to New York flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to New York
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 730 mi 1h 47m 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 47m. 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 – – 71% 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
56
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
BUF ~3h 45m PIT ~3h 50m CMH ~4h 0m ROC ~4h 1m DCA ~4h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,419
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
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Arriving
74%
Return
JFK → MDW
24%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
24%
Arriving
71%
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 36 2
Weekly flights – 368 1
Flight time 1h 47m 1h 29m 1h 35m
Departure OTP 71% – –
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 47m 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 47m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
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 47m 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 Buffalo Niagara, Pittsburgh and John Glenn Columbus.
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.

MDW to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to JFK is about 1 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 730 miles (1,174 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Buffalo Niagara, Pittsburgh and John Glenn Columbus. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago/Rockford (RFD) and Milwaukee (MKE).