How long does the flight from New York to St. Thomas take?

Flight time from New York (JFK) to St. Thomas (STT) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. Check the exact duration in the search results above, where we show block time per itinerary along with stop count.

Which airlines fly from New York to St. Thomas?

Airline availability for JFK to STT changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. Our search above pulls live schedules and returns the airlines currently selling this route, both direct and connecting. Codeshare and interline itineraries are included, so you may see results operated by one carrier but sold by another.

Are there direct flights from New York to St. Thomas?

Direct (nonstop) availability on JFK to STT varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons. Use our search above with flexible dates to see which days actually have nonstop options.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to St. Thomas?

Prices on JFK to STT shift with seasonality, school holidays, and major events at both ends. Our 12-month price calendar below the search results shows the lowest fare found per departure date, which makes it easy to spot the cheapest weeks at a glance. Flexibility of a few days around your target date often unlocks significantly lower fares.

New York to St. Thomas flights

Direct and connecting flights from New York (JFK) to St. Thomas (STT). Compare airlines, aircraft, and fares.

Distance: 2,619 km (1,627 mi)
Flight time: ~3h 25m
Airlines: 2
Aircraft types: 2

Airlines flying JFK → STT

Airline	Aircraft types	Observations
Delta Air Lines	1	1
American Airlines	1	1

Aircraft on this route

Boeing 757 — 1 operator
Boeing 737 — 1 operator

Airport details

Departure: John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

City: New York
Country: United States
IATA / ICAO: JFK / KJFK

Arrival: Cyril E. King Airport (STT)

City: St. Thomas
Country: Virgin Islands
IATA / ICAO: STT / TIST

Operating airlines

American Airlines (AA)
Delta Air Lines (DL)

Distance: 2612 km. Duration: 243 minutes.

Other routes from New York

Other routes to St. Thomas

Frequently asked questions

How many airlines fly JFK to STT?

2 airlines operate the JFK to STT route in our 90-day observed dataset.

What aircraft fly the JFK-STT route?

The most commonly observed aircraft on JFK to STT include: Boeing 757, Boeing 737.

How long is the New York to St. Thomas flight?

The estimated flight time from New York (JFK) to St. Thomas (STT) is approximately 3h 25m, based on a cruise speed of 850 km/h.

What's the distance from New York to St. Thomas?

The great-circle distance from New York (JFK) to St. Thomas (STT) is approximately 2,619 km (1,627 miles).

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