Flights New York → Kingston
JFK → KIN
Route overview
The flight route connects New York to Kingston, operating with a mix of aircraft including the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737-800 as well as the larger Boeing 757-200. The departure airport in New York has been in operation since 1948, while the destination airport sees approximately 1,562,100 passengers annually.
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) → Kingston (KIN) route is operated by JetBlue Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 24.2/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Kingston the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from New York the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Kingston: what to expect in this direction
Flying from New York (JFK) to Kingston (KIN) heads south for about 2,541 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 36m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing New York the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Kingston it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue Airways (B6) | 72% | 14 min | 1.7% |
Airlines operating JFK-KIN
Airports
Frequently asked questions about JFK-KIN
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 1 airline: JetBlue Airways.
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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.
