New York (JFK) to Atlanta (ATL) flights
Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, with about 73 flights a week in July 2026. The 760-mile flight takes about 2h 31m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 760 mi · 1,223 km
- Flight time
- 2h 31m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 81%
Airlines flying JFK to ATL
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 47 | Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 757-200, Airbus A321 | 372,470 | 2h 28m |
| JetBlue | 19 | Airbus A220-300, Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A321 | 130,024 | 2h 30m |
| Frontier Airlines | 7 | Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320-100/200 | 121,480 | 2h 45m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
JFK to ATL flight schedule
12 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 11 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:00am and the last at 8:59pm. 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 2286Delta Air Lines | 6:00am | 8:29am | 31 | 90% |
| B6 519JetBlue | 6:50am | 9:17am | 31 | 76% |
| DL 2227Delta Air Lines | 8:35am | 11:17am | 31 | 83% |
| B6 919JetBlue | 11:00am | 1:34pm | 14 | 76% |
| DL 1029Delta Air Lines | 11:00am | 1:33pm | 31 | 86% |
| F9 4731Frontier Airlines | 1:00pm | 3:50pm | 31 | 66% |
| DL 2342Delta Air Lines | 1:10pm | 3:45pm | 31 | 86% |
| B6 419JetBlue | 3:08pm | 5:39pm | 31 | 59% |
| DL 1480Delta Air Lines | 3:40pm | 6:33pm | 31 | 74% |
| DL 2293Delta Air Lines | 5:40pm | 8:46pm | 26 | 76% |
| DL 962Delta Air Lines | 7:00pm | 10:10pm | 31 | 78% |
| B6 719JetBlue | 8:59pm | 11:46pm | 31 | 59% |
Is JFK to ATL on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 76% of 4,227 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 12pm were the most punctual (83%), those around 3pm the least (69%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (38%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 2,453 | 81% | 17 min | 1.7% |
| JetBlue | 1,113 | 67% | 27 min | 5.5% |
| Frontier Airlines | 661 | 69% | 27 min | 2.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 697 | 82% | |
| 8am to 9am | 443 | 83% | |
| 9am to 10am | 88 | 72% | |
| 10am to 11am | 218 | 76% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 212 | 82% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 282 | 83% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 464 | 72% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 568 | 69% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 147 | 74% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 273 | 75% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 249 | 72% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 207 | 59% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 180 | 73% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 373 | 57,006 | |
| September 2025 | 389 | 56,047 | |
| October 2025 | 400 | 60,897 | |
| November 2025 | 384 | 56,661 | |
| December 2025 | 383 | 60,310 | |
| January 2026 | 333 | 46,057 | |
| February 2026 | 290 | 41,879 | |
| March 2026 | 305 | 46,527 | |
| April 2026 | 314 | 44,296 | |
| May 2026 | 320 | 48,322 | |
| June 2026 | 349 | 54,511 | |
| July 2026 | 325 | 51,673 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.