Memphis (MEM) to New York (JFK) flights
There were no regular nonstop flights from MEM to JFK in July 2026; the route was flown 148 times in the previous 12 months. The 964-mile flight takes about 2h 45m gate to gate.
From
MEM
Memphis
Frederick W. Smith International Airport
To
JFK
New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Distance
- 964 mi · 1,551 km
- Flight time
- 2h 45m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 70%
Flights a week, July 2026
148 flights and 7,830 passengers in 12 months
Airlines flying MEM to JFK
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ900 | 5,573 | 2h 43m |
| Republic AirlineSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 2,257 | 2h 51m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
Is MEM to JFK on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 64% of 150 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2% were cancelled. Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (37%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 150 | 64% | 38 min | 2% |
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
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | 23 | 1,021 | |
| October 2025 | 30 | 1,454 | |
| November 2025 | 31 | 1,534 | |
| December 2025 | 29 | 1,660 | |
| January 2026 | 4 | 248 | |
| May 2026 | 25 | 1,544 | |
| June 2026 | 6 | 369 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.