Traveling from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): what you need to know
A direct flight from Jacksonville International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport takes 2 hours 21 minutes, on average. New York's timezone is UTC-4 — identical to Jacksonville.
Every week, there are 43 flights from Jacksonville International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. To take off early, jump on the 06:00 JetBlue Airways flight. If you're keen to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight from JAX to JFK is 20:15 with JetBlue Airways.
Peak months like July or high seasons such as summer and spring break will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a wise idea.
Delta Air Lines is your gateway to discovering New York (and maybe even some other exciting parts of United States!). Check out the direct flights from Jacksonville International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport offered by this airline.
We make it easy to get a flight with a stopover. To see your options for flights from Jacksonville International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between JAX and JFK include:
Ronald Reagan National Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
C$140 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Jacksonville International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. Return flights start at C$272. These prices can change based on availability.
Book 11 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from JAX to JFK.
July is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Jacksonville International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
Located around 23 kilometres from the center of Jacksonville, Jacksonville International Airport can be reached in about 17 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes.
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Arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Jacksonville International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near JFK:
Getting from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the center of New York. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 48 minutes.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes.
When to fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
July is the busiest month for flights from Jacksonville International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to New York in May.
The warmest month in New York is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Jacksonville International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap flight tickets from JAX to JFK in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about New York
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the best places to stay in New York right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from JAX to JFK:
Statue of Liberty and Central Park are just two of the top-rated attractions to add to your New York travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Empire State Building.
Complete your New York trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to John F. Kennedy International Airport — next up is finding a great stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in New York.