Flights Barcelona → New York
BCN → JFK
Route overview
This flight route connects Barcelona, whose airport opened in 1916, with New York, where the destination airport sees over sixty-two million passengers annually and was established in 1948. The journey is operated using a mix of Boeing 767-300 and Airbus A330 series aircraft.
The Barcelona (BCN) → New York (JFK) route is operated by American Airlines, Air France, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Iberia Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Qatar Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 17.2/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At New York the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to New York: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Barcelona (BCN) to New York (JFK) heads north-west for about 6,150 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 6m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into New York it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 84% | 20 min | 0.0% |
| Air France (AF) | 82% | 18 min | 3.3% |
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 80% | 8 min | 1.8% |
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating BCN-JFK
Airports
Frequently asked questions about BCN-JFK
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 7 airlines: American Airlines, Air France, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Iberia Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Qatar Airways.
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The Barcelona-New York route is about 6,150 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
