Direct flights from New York (JFK) to Pittsburgh (PIT): 21 nonstop departures observed each week across 3 airlines. 65% of the last 26 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 4 minutes late. 2 of the 26 tracked flights were cancelled. The nonstop covers 545 km, an estimated 1 hour 12 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at New York and Pittsburgh. Updated 6 September 2026 at 22:10 UTC.
JFKNew Yorksmooth · +0
PITPittsburghsmooth · +0
545 km · ~1h 12m est.
dep bank 09:48–21:3021x weekly
Runs mixed · 3 airlines · 21x weekly · nonstop
65% on time
of the last 26 operated JFK → PIT flights arrived within 15 minutes
How the New York to Pittsburgh route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop JFK to PIT 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.
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–PIT?
Operators schedule morning departures around 09:48 and evening departures around 19:30 from JFK. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the PIT delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from JFK to PIT?
Great-circle distance is 545 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 68–77 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does JFK–PIT fly?
3 carriers operate this route, around 41 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.
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