Milwaukee to New York (MKE–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MKE–JFK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 744 miles in approximately 2h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 96 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, LA, LY, SK | 7 | CR9 | 2h23 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, LA, LY, SK | |
| B6 JetBlue | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach New York from Milwaukee
| Metric | MKE→JFK | ORD→JFK | RFD→JFK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MKE | – | 67 mi | 80 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 33 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 43 | 403 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 23m | 1h 38m | 1h 51m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MKE: CDT · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 7:00 PM in New York.
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.
MKE–JFK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MKE to JFK
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue and Delta Air Lines. With 43 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MKE to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MKE to JFK ranges from 2 hours 23 minutes to 2 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 744 miles (1,197 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 64 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
96 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PWK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago/Rockford (RFD) and Chicago (MDW).