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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL5617
DL Delta
E75
4:00 PM
CDT
7:47 PM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5591
DL Delta
E75
3:45 PM
EDT T4
5:56 PM
CDT
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Memphis to New York
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 963 mi 2h 47m nonstop +1h ahead 91 1-stop hubs

MEM–JFK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 963 miles in approximately 2h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 91 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 7 E75 2h47 90% SkyTeam
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.

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEM to JFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
91
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,330
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.

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 47m.
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.

MEM–JFK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Memphis to New York route.
Route details
Distance963 mi / 1,549 km
Flight time2h 47m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections91 hubs
Origin: MEM
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m
Destination: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEM to JFK flights.
Nonstop flights from Memphis International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport take approximately 2h 47m. The route covers 963 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from MEM to JFK. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FTY, FRG, BWI, AGS, PTK, OKC, GRR, TEB, BHM, BDL, CVG, BED, CMH, AVL, SDF, CLE, IND, IAD, MDW, DAL, PIT, LGA, PHL, ORL, AEX, YYZ, MSY, BTV, SUA, FXE, ILM, CHS, APF, VRB, SRQ, ROC, OPF, TPA, PBI, RSW, BCT, GSO, HOU, RKD, EWR, COS, PLS, BJC, SAT, ABQ, SJU, RNO, ONT, YYC, SMF, ORF, PDX, SEA, SNA, BQN, BOG, SFO, UVF, BOS, AUS, ANC, DTW, ATL, CDG, ORD, LGG, DCA, MIA, FLL, MCO, CLT, HNL, EZE, BNA, RDU, DFW, LAX, MSP, IAH, SLC, DEN, PHX, LAS, HND, STL and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 ranges from 2 hours 47 minutes. 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

91 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FTY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.