Flights New York → Milano
JFK → MXP
How long is the flight from New York to Milano?
The flight from New York (JFK) to Milano (MXP) takes about 8h 26m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
This flight route connects New York with Milan, operating on a well-established corridor that sees millions of passengers annually. The destination airport in Milan has been open since 1909 and currently handles over 31 million passengers per year, while the origin airport in New York opened in 1948. Airlines serving this route use modern aircraft such as the Boeing 767-300, Airbus A330, Boeing 777-300ER, and Boeing 767-400 to provide reliable service between these two major 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) → Milano (MXP) route is operated by American Airlines, ITA Airways, JetBlue Airways, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, Iberia Airlines, Qatar Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Milano the average ATFM delay is 2.4 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from New York the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes.
Heading to Milano: what to expect in this direction
Flying from New York (JFK) to Milano (MXP) heads north-east for about 6,413 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 26m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing New York the average ATFM delay is 5.5 min (atfm); arriving into Milano it is 2.4 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 87% | 20 min | 1.2% |
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 85% | 1 min | 0.8% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
| JetBlue Airways (B6) | 79% | 7 min | 0.1% |
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 45% | 39 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating JFK-MXP
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Frequently asked questions about JFK-MXP
The flight from New York (JFK) to Milano (MXP) takes about 8h 26m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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 8 airlines: American Airlines, ITA Airways, JetBlue Airways, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, Iberia Airlines, Qatar Airways.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Milano, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
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.
