Flights New York → Geneva
JFK → GVA
Route overview
The flight route operates from New York, where the airport opened in 1948, to Geneva, with its historic airport dating back to 1919. Serving a highly trafficked international hub, the destination airport welcomes over 17 million passengers annually, making it one of Europe's busiest travel centers. The journey is conducted using an Airbus A330-300 aircraft, providing comfortable long-haul service between these two culturally rich cities.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The New York (JFK) → Geneva (GVA) route is operated by Swiss International Air Lines, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 17.5/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Geneva the average ATFM delay is 0.7 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from New York the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Geneva: what to expect in this direction
Flying from New York (JFK) to Geneva (GVA) heads north-east for about 6,201 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 10m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing New York the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Geneva it is 0.7 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines (UA) | 74% | 10 min | 6.9% |
| Swiss International Air Lines (LX) | 59% | 27 min | 0.8% |
Airlines operating JFK-GVA
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Frequently asked questions about JFK-GVA
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 2 airlines: Swiss International Air Lines, United Airlines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
