Flights AA1766 07:54 daily · AA481 10:24 daily · AA1040 13:53 daily · AA578 16:19 daily
Direct flights from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to New York (JFK): 16 nonstop departures observed each week across 3 airlines. 67% of the last 6 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 4 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 6 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 2,235 km, an estimated 3 hours 22 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Dallas-Fort Worth and New York. Updated 23 October 2026 at 06:49 UTC.
Today, DFW → JFK
Fri 23 Oct · local times- 07:54 AA1766American Airlines On scheduleGate C39 · TC JFK 12:29scheduled
- 08:15 DL454Delta On scheduleGate E15 · TE JFK est. 12:39sched 12:56
- 10:24 AA481American Airlines On scheduleGate A37 · TA JFK 14:58scheduled
- 13:53 AA1040American Airlines On scheduleGate A4 · TA JFK 18:32scheduled
- 16:19 AA578American Airlines Sched 16:19Departure not confirmed by the board JFK 21:00scheduled
- 17:44 AA1248American Airlines Sched 17:44Departure not confirmed by the board JFK 22:25scheduled
Checked DFW board 01:49 · JFK board 01:32
of the last 6 operated DFW → JFK flights arrived within 15 minutes
Median arrival delay is −4 min. 0 of 6 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →
The week
scheduled departures · origin local timeEach mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.
Who flies it
observed on the boards · 7 daysFlights DL454 08:15 daily
Flights QR9491 18:32 Sa Su · QR8614 22:25 Su
History
operated legs · board outcomesActual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.
Full board history, day by day →
Airports right now
live boardsWeather lens
Current conditions put the pressure at JFK: 37% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +4 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →
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How the Dallas-Fort Worth to New York route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop DFW to JFK flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
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DFW to JFK questions
Is DFW–JFK running on time right now?
Some delays possible. The departure side at DFW is the weaker end, route health score 61/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on DFW–JFK?
Operators schedule morning departures around 07:54 and evening departures around 17:44 from DFW. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the JFK delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from DFW to JFK?
Great-circle distance is 2,235 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 188–222 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does DFW–JFK fly?
3 carriers operate this route, around 45 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.