Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to New York (PWK–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to New York
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 738 mi 1h 34m nonstop +1h ahead 67 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PWK and JFK, connecting options are available through 67 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PWK to JFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
67
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
257
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach New York from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling

Nearby airports with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Metric PWK→JFK ORD→JFK MDW→JFK
Distance from PWK – 9 mi 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 33 3
Weekly flights 1 403 1
Flight time 1h 34m 1h 38m 1h 44m
Chicago (ORD) to New York flights · Chicago (MDW) to New York flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to New York flights
Airports within 200 miles of PWK with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
New York is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
PWK: CDT · JFK: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, it's 7:00 PM in New York.
Distance & Flight Time
738 mi / 1,188 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 34m.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

PWK–JFK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to New York route.
Route details
Distance738 mi / 1,188 km
Flight time1h 34m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections67 hubs
Origin: PWK
Full nameChicago Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
Destination: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PWK to JFK flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Executive Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport take approximately 1h 34m. The route covers 738 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PWK to JFK. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FRG, GRR, CTH, LGA, TEB, PHL, ALB, BHM, PIT, BDL, BUF, IAD, CMH, IND, RIC, YYZ, SDF, RDU, OKC, CLT, BOS, BNA, EWR, MEM, SAV, STL, GSO, MCI, ATL, DAL, MSP, MCO, TMB, MSY, RSW, PBI, FLL, NAS, HOU, SRQ, COS, DEN, AUS, SAT, BZN, CUN, SLC, YYC, PHX, SJU, VNY, LAS, SXM, PVR, PSP, SJD, YVR, SAN, SNA, BUR, UVF, SFO, LAX, TPA, BCN, HND and MIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New York is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Yes, return flights from JFK to PWK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MDW and MKE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 PWK to JFK

Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PWK to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PWK to JFK ranges from 1 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 738 miles (1,188 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

67 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FRG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).