Kansas City to New York (MKC–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.

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Kansas City to New York
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,106 mi 2h 43m nonstop +1h ahead

MKC–JFK had nonstop service from JetBlue, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,106 miles in 2h 43m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MKC–JFK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
B6 JetBlue 1
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MKC to JFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MKC → JFK
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
Return
JFK → MKC
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →

Other ways to reach New York from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Metric MKC→JFK MCI→JFK OMA→JFK
Distance from MKC 14 mi 166 mi
Nonstop airlines 8 3
Weekly flights 20
Flight time 2h 43m 3h 10m 2h 47m
Airports within 200 miles of MKC with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 7:00 PM in New York.
Distance & Flight Time
1,106 mi / 1,780 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 43m 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.

MKC–JFK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to New York route.
Route details
Distance1,106 mi / 1,780 km
Flight time2h 43m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MKC
IATA / ICAOMKC / KMKC
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation759 ft / 231 m
Destination: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKC to JFK flights.
Nonstop flights from Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport take about 2h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 1,106 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MKC to JFK: JetBlue. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 43m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
New York is 1 hour ahead of Kansas City.
Yes, return flights from JFK to MKC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MCI, OMA and SLN. 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 MKC to JFK

Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) had nonstop service from JetBlue, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MKC to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKC to JFK is about 2 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,106 miles (1,780 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Kansas City (MCI), Omaha (OMA) and Salina (SLN).