Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to New York (JFK) flights
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines fly nonstop from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, with about 39 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,391-mile flight takes about 3h 30m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,391 mi · 2,239 km
- Flight time
- 3h 30m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 78%
Airlines flying DFW to JFK
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 33 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321 | 193,067 | 3h 30m |
| Delta Air Lines | 6 | Airbus A220-100, Airbus A220-300, Boeing 737-800 | 31,048 | 3h 28m |
| Frontier AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320-100/200 | 25,912 | 3h 37m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DFW to JFK flight schedule
8 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 6 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:10am and the last at 5:39pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 454Delta Air Lines | 8:10am | 12:57pm | 31 | 90% |
| AA 1766American Airlines | 9:53am | 2:33pm | 31 | 74% |
| AA 606American Airlines | 11:20am | 4:00pm | 27 | 69% |
| AA 1049American Airlines | 1:10pm | 5:56pm | 4 | 57% |
| AA 481American Airlines | 1:48pm | 6:30pm | 31 | 55% |
| AA 578American Airlines | 4:16pm | 9:00pm | 31 | 58% |
| AA 1248American Airlines | 5:30pm | 10:14pm | 27 | 54% |
| AA 1203American Airlines | 5:39pm | 10:30pm | 4 | 46% |
Is DFW to JFK on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 75% of 1,948 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (87%), those around 11am the least (55%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (34%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,466 | 69% | 25 min | 2.7% |
| Delta Air Lines | 373 | 90% | 10 min | 6.2% |
| Frontier Airlines | 109 | 94% | 4 min | 0.9% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 425 | 87% | |
| 8am to 9am | 363 | 87% | |
| 9am to 10am | 251 | 74% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 158 | 55% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 257 | 76% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 62 | 56% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 86 | 60% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 141 | 56% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 140 | 57% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 215 | 28,146 | |
| September 2025 | 184 | 24,234 | |
| October 2025 | 179 | 23,758 | |
| November 2025 | 177 | 23,589 | |
| December 2025 | 171 | 25,567 | |
| January 2026 | 118 | 12,718 | |
| February 2026 | 102 | 9,750 | |
| March 2026 | 125 | 14,856 | |
| April 2026 | 146 | 16,479 | |
| May 2026 | 185 | 24,583 | |
| June 2026 | 176 | 24,261 | |
| July 2026 | 171 | 22,086 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.