Salt Lake City to New York (SLC–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
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SLC–JFK is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, LATAM Chile and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 1,985 miles in approximately 4h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, LY, MU, SK, VS, WS | 35 | 32Q, A21N | 4h24-4h47 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, LY, MU, SK, VS, WS | |
| LA LATAM Chile | 10 | 32Q | 4h27-4h42 | – | – | |
| B6 JetBlue | 7 | 223 | 4h31 | – | – | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 7 | 223 | 4h27 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
SLC: MDT · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Salt Lake City, it's 8:00 PM in New York.
TRAX light rail Green Line runs from downtown Salt Lake City (Intermodal Hub / Temple Square) to the airport in 18 minutes ($2.50). Trains run every 15 minutes from 5am to 11pm daily. The airport station is inside the terminal building.Ride-shares from downtown cost $15–25 and take 10–20 minutes. I-80 connects directly to the airport from the east. The airport opened a new terminal in 2020; it is one facility now, replacing the old dual-terminal setup. Ski resort shuttles depart from Ground Transportation for Park City, Deer Valley, and Alta/Snowbird (60–90 min).
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.
SLC–JFK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SLC to JFK
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, LATAM Chile, JetBlue and Qatar Airways. With 129 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SLC to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SLC to JFK is about 4 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,985 miles (3,194 km). There are approximately 129 weekly flights outbound and 181 return, totaling 310 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.