Miami to New York (MIA–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MIA–JFK is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,092 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AT, AY, BA, CX, G3, IB, JL, MH, QR, RJ | 66 | 319, 321, 738, 788, 7M8, B38M | 2h54-3h14 | Oneworld | AT, AY, BA, CX, G3, IB, JL, MH, QR, RJ | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AR, CI, KE, KL, KQ, LA, LY, SK, SV, VS, WS | 40 | 738, 739 | 2h54-3h22 | SkyTeam | AF, AR, CI, KE, KL, KQ, LA, LY, SK, SV, VS, WS | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 2 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| GXA GXA | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| TXG TXG | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New York from Miami
| Metric | MIA→JFK | OPF→JFK | FLL→JFK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MIA | – | 8 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 6 | 33 |
| Weekly flights | 512 | 1 | 435 |
| Flight time | 3h 5m | 3h 33m | 2h 28m |
| Departure OTP | 80% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MIA: EDT · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 6:00 PM in New York.
Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.
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.
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.
MIA–JFK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Miami to New York JFK: High-Frequency Northeast–Southeast Trunk
MIA–JFK is one of the busiest domestic corridors in the eastern US, linking two of the country's largest metropolitan economies and international gateways. American Airlines dominates from its Miami hub, running multiple daily widebody and narrowbody rotations. JetBlue, Delta, and Spirit add competition across the fare spectrum. Block time runs roughly three hours northbound, two hours 45 minutes southbound with tailwinds. The route carries a heavy proportion of international connecting passengers using MIA or JFK as a gateway, which keeps load factors high year-round.
Carrier Mix and Connection Context
American's dominance at MIA reflects its hub-and-spoke model feeding Latin America connections through Miami before continuing to JFK. Passengers transiting at either end will find frequent departure banks throughout the day. JFK's role as a Transatlantic hub means many MIA passengers arrive to connect onward to Europe or the Caribbean. The AirTrain at JFK links all terminals to the Jamaica and Howard Beach subway stations, with Manhattan access in 55–70 minutes depending on the midpoint.