Flights to Jersey City
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Jersey City is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 18 km), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, 27 km), Teterboro Airport (TEB, 14 km), Westchester County Airport (HPN, 49 km), Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN, 80 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Liberty International Airport | EWR | 9 km (6 mi) | 11,000 ft | 18 ft |
| LaGuardia Airport | LGA | 18 km (11 mi) | 7,002 ft | 21 ft |
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | JFK | 27 km (17 mi) | 14,511 ft | 13 ft |
| Teterboro Airport (regional) | TEB | 14 km (9 mi) | 6,997 ft | 9 ft |
| Westchester County Airport (regional) | HPN | 49 km (30 mi) | 6,549 ft | 439 ft |
| Trenton Mercer Airport (regional) | TTN | 80 km (50 mi) | 6,006 ft | 213 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,000 ft, EWR can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 18 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Jersey City
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey City to Toronto | Canada | 549 km (341 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Jersey City to Chicago | United States | 1,140 km (708 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Jersey City to Montréal | Canada | 533 km (331 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Jersey City to Ottawa | Canada | 537 km (334 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Jersey City to Jacksonville | United States | 1,343 km (834 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Jersey City to Columbus | United States | 761 km (473 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Jersey City to Charlotte | United States | 851 km (529 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Jersey City to Indianapolis | United States | 1,030 km (640 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Jersey City to Mississauga | Canada | 558 km (347 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Jersey City to Washington | United States | 325 km (202 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Jersey City to Nashville | United States | 1,216 km (755 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Jersey City to Brampton | Canada | 572 km (355 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Jersey City to Boston | United States | 310 km (192 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Jersey City to Detroit | United States | 767 km (477 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Jersey City to Louisville | United States | 1,039 km (645 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Jersey City to Baltimore | United States | 269 km (167 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Jersey City to Hamilton | Canada | 553 km (344 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Jersey City to Milwaukee | United States | 1,172 km (728 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Jersey City to Québec | Canada | 714 km (444 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Jersey City to Atlanta | United States | 1,197 km (743 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Jersey City to Raleigh | United States | 680 km (422 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Jersey City to Halifax | Canada | 961 km (597 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Jersey City to Shanghai | China | 11,857 km (7,367 mi) | about 15 h 57 min |
| Jersey City to Chongqing | China | 12,199 km (7,580 mi) | about 16 h 23 min |
| Jersey City to Chengdu | China | 12,074 km (7,502 mi) | about 16 h 14 min |
| Jersey City to Beijing | China | 10,986 km (6,827 mi) | about 14 h 50 min |
| Jersey City to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,071 km (5,015 mi) | about 11 h 6 min |
| Jersey City to Tianjin | China | 11,061 km (6,873 mi) | about 14 h 56 min |
| Jersey City to Wuhan | China | 12,039 km (7,481 mi) | about 16 h 11 min |
| Jersey City to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,347 km (7,051 mi) | about 15 h 18 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Jersey City?
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is the closest large airport at 9 km (6 mi). The others, LGA, JFK, TEB, HPN, TTN, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is EWR from Jersey City city centre?
9 km (6 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Jersey City on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.