New York JFK to Cozumel International
1591 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 3h 36m with 7 airlines operating direct service from New York JFK (JFK) to Cozumel International (CZM). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $169 return), with peak prices in August (around $507). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from New York JFK
New York's John F. Kennedy International handles most of the city's transatlantic and transpacific traffic, with six terminals connected by the AirTrain people mover. AirTrain links to the LIRR at Jamaica and the A train at Howard Beach for connections into Manhattan in 50–75 minutes total for $13.75. Delta and JetBlue have major operations here; foreign-carrier service is the deepest of any US airport, with daily flights from over 90 international airlines.
Arriving in Cozumel
Cozumel International serves the Caribbean island just east of the Yucatán mainland. The airport is 3 km from the centre of San Miguel de Cozumel; taxis and resort shuttles handle the vast majority of arriving passengers. Cruise-ship traffic dominates the daytime demand on Cozumel itself; flight demand peaks around US winter (December–February). Diving demand stays steady year-round.
Who flies JFK to CZM?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 3h 36m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 3h 36m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 3h 36m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 3h 36m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 3h 36m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 3h 36m | Economy |
| Alaska Airlines | AS | 3h 36m | Economy |
7 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly JFK→CZM
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
New York to Cozumel FAQs
Direct flights from New York JFK (JFK) to Cozumel International (CZM) take approximately 3h 36m for the 1591-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $169. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
7 carriers operate direct service from New York JFK (JFK) to Cozumel International (CZM): JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines and 2 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — JetBlue Airways typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No visa required for US passport holders for stays up to 180 days. FMM tourist card included with airfare and issued at arrival. Always check travel.state.gov for the latest entry requirements before booking.
Cozumel International (CZM) is the primary international airport for Cozumel. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.