Direct flights from New York (JFK) to Denver (DEN): 14 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 100% of the last 12 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 19 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 12 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 2,610 km, an estimated 3 hours 51 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at New York and Denver. Updated 7 September 2026 at 22:36 UTC.
of the last 12 operated JFK → DEN flights arrived within 15 minutes
Median arrival delay is −19 min. 0 of 12 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 daysHistory
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 and DEN: 42% odds of a 15+ minute delay, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →
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How the New York to Denver route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop JFK to DEN 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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JFK to DEN questions
Is JFK–DEN running on time right now?
Smooth skies ahead. Both endpoints currently score the same, route health score 100/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on JFK–DEN?
Operators schedule morning departures around 08:20 and evening departures around 19:50 from JFK. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the DEN delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from JFK to DEN?
Great-circle distance is 2,610 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 214–254 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does JFK–DEN fly?
2 carriers operate this route, around 28 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.