Tucson to New York (TUS–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

TUS Airport Page →
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 6h 32m ACUAWN AFB6DL Denver (DEN) to New York flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 40m A8AAAS AAAFAT Phoenix (PHX) to New York flights
IAH Houston 6h 57m LHUA ATB6FI Houston (IAH) to New York flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 59m AAAYBA AAAFAM Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to New York flights
ORD Chicago 6h 59m AAAYBA AAASAT Chicago (ORD) to New York flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 15m AFAMDL AMB6DL Atlanta (ATL) to New York flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 22m WN AAAFAT Las Vegas (LAS) to New York flights
SAN San Diego 7h 45m WN AFASB6 San Diego (SAN) to New York flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 4m AAAFAM AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to New York flights
SFO San Francisco 8h 52m ACEJALH AAAFAM San Francisco (SFO) to New York flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Tucson to New York
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2,132 mi 4h 52m nonstop +3h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between TUS and JFK, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TUS to JFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,087
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
TUS → JFK
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
100%
Return
JFK → TUS
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TUS delays → JFK delays →

Other ways to reach New York from Tucson

Nearby airports with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Metric TUS→JFK PHX→JFK
Distance from TUS 110 mi
Nonstop airlines 24
Weekly flights 277
Flight time 4h 52m 4h 10m
Departure OTP 91%
Airports within 200 miles of TUS with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
New York is 3 hours ahead of Tucson.
TUS: MST · JFK: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tucson, it's 9:00 PM in New York.
Distance & Flight Time
2,132 mi / 3,431 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 52m gate to gate.
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.

TUS–JFK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tucson to New York route.
Route details
Distance2,132 mi / 3,431 km
Flight time4h 52m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TUS
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 m
Destination: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TUS to JFK flights.
Nonstop flights from Tucson International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport take about 4h 52m gate to gate. The route covers 2,132 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and George Bush Intercontinental.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to JFK and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
New York is 3 hours ahead of Tucson.
Yes, return flights from JFK to TUS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PHX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 TUS to JFK

Tucson International Airport (TUS) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

TUS to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TUS to JFK is about 4 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,132 miles (3,431 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Phoenix (PHX).