Pittsburgh to New York (PIT–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PIT–JFK is served by 10 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 339 miles in approximately 0h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 28 | CR9, E75, E75S | 1h36-1h45 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 22 | E70, E75, E75S | 1h28-1h53 | Oneworld | – | |
| AF Air France | 13 | CR9 | 1h36-1h45 | SkyTeam | – | |
| IB Iberia | 11 | E70, E75 | 1h33-1h36 | Oneworld | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 7 | CR9 | 1h36 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AY Finnair | 7 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| B6 JetBlue | 7 | 223 | 1h34 | – | – | |
| BA British Airways | 7 | E70 | 1h36 | Oneworld | – | |
| CI China Airlines | 7 | CR9 | 1h45 | SkyTeam | – | |
| GF Gulf Air | 7 | E75 | 1h39 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New York from Pittsburgh
| Metric | PIT→JFK | CLE→JFK | ERI→JFK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PIT | – | 106 mi | 110 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 10 | 8 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 110 | 84 | 1 |
| Flight time | 0h 57m | 1h 41m | 0h 49m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PIT: EDT · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Pittsburgh, it's 6:00 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.
PIT–JFK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PIT to JFK
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico, Finnair, JetBlue, British Airways, China Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Gulf Air and Iberia. With 110 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PIT to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PIT to JFK ranges from 0 hours 57 minutes to 1 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 339 miles (545 km). There are approximately 110 weekly flights outbound and 99 return, totaling 209 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE) and Erie (ERI).