Memphis to New York (MEM–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MEM Airport Page →
963 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 56m ago
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DL5855
DL Delta
E75
4:15 PM
CDT
8:09 PM
EDT
2h 54m
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DL5856
DL Delta
E75
4:00 PM
EDT T4
6:19 PM
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3h 19m
29%
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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 16m WN → AAB6DL Nashville (BNA) to New York flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 28m AAAS → AAAVDL Philadelphia (PHL) to New York flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 36m AFAMDL → AFAMB6 Atlanta (ATL) to New York flights
DTW Detroit 4h 37m AFDLKE → AMB6DL Detroit (DTW) to New York flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 49m AABA → AAAFAT Charlotte (CLT) to New York flights
ORD Chicago 5h 16m AAACAS → AAASAT Chicago (ORD) to New York flights
DCA Washington 5h 21m AA → AAAFAM Washington (DCA) to New York flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 5h 31m AAMX → AAAMAT Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to New York flights
MCO Orlando 5h 37m EJAWN → AAADAF Orlando (MCO) to New York flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 51m AFDLFX → AMDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to New York flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Memphis to New York
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 963 mi 2h 54m nonstop +1h ahead

MEM–JFK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 963 miles in approximately 2h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEM–JFK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: LY 7 E75 2h54 72% SkyTeam LY
Aircraft on this route
E75 Embraer E175 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MEM 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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEM to JFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
BNA ~4h 16m PHL ~4h 28m BWI ~4h 35m STL ~4h 36m SDF ~4h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,385
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
MEM → JFK
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
77%
Return
JFK → MEM
22%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
22%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MEM delays → JFK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New York from Memphis

Nearby airports with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Metric MEM→JFK CGI→JFK
Distance from MEM – 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 1
Flight time 2h 54m 2h 7m
Departure OTP 72% –
Cape Girardeau (CGI) to New York flights
Airports within 200 miles of MEM 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 Memphis.
MEM: CDT · JFK: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Memphis, it's 7:00 PM in New York.
Distance & Flight Time
963 mi / 1,549 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 54m 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

MEM–JFK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Memphis to New York route.
Route details
Distance963 mi / 1,549 km
Flight time2h 54m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MEM
Full nameMemphis International Airport
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 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 MEM to JFK flights.
Nonstop flights from Memphis International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport take about 2h 54m gate to gate. The route covers 963 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MEM to JFK: Delta Air Lines.
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 Nashville, Philadelphia and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
New York is 1 hour ahead of Memphis.
Yes, return flights from JFK to MEM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CGI. 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 MEM to JFK

Memphis International Airport (MEM) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MEM to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEM to JFK is about 2 hours 54 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 963 miles (1,549 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 Nashville, Philadelphia and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cape Girardeau (CGI).