Phoenix to New York (PHX–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PHX–JFK is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 2,149 miles in approximately 4h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 115 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AT, AY, G3, IB, QR, RJ | 49 | 321, 738, 7M8 | 4h47-5h12 | Oneworld | AT, AY, G3, IB, QR, RJ | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: LA, LY, SK, SV, UX, VS | 28 | 32Q, A21N | 4h42-5h10 | SkyTeam | LA, LY, SK, SV, UX, VS | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: AT, HA, SQ, TK | 7 | 320 | 4h40 | – | AT, HA, SQ, TK | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
PHX: MST · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 9:00 PM in New York.
Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.
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.
PHX–JFK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHX to JFK
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, British Airways and Delta Air Lines. With 255 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHX to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHX to JFK ranges from 4 hours 35 minutes to 5 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,149 miles (3,458 km). There are approximately 255 weekly flights outbound and 233 return, totaling 488 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
115 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.