New York JFK to Kahului
4916 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 10h 17m with 12 airlines operating direct service from New York JFK (JFK) to Kahului (OGG). Cheapest fares are usually in Jun (around $296 return), with peak prices in Jun (around $296). 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 Maui
Maui's Kahului Airport sits in the centre of the island, 3 miles from Kahului town and 25 miles from Lahaina. There is no rail or significant public transit on Maui — rideshare and rental cars dominate. Mainland US fares peak in summer and over Christmas–New Year; mid-September through October is reliably the cheapest window. Most flights are mainland US direct or inter-island via Hawaiian Airlines from HNL.
Who flies JFK to OGG?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 10h 17m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 10h 17m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 10h 17m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 10h 17m | Economy |
| Virgin Atlantic | VS | 10h 17m | Economy |
| Air France | AF | 10h 17m | Economy |
| KLM | KL | 10h 17m | Economy |
| Emirates | EK | 10h 17m | Economy |
| Qatar Airways | QR | 10h 17m | Economy |
| Singapore Airlines | SQ | 10h 17m | Economy |
| Cathay Pacific | CX | 10h 17m | Economy |
| ANA | NH | 10h 17m | Economy |
12 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly JFK→OGG
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 Maui FAQs
Direct flights from New York JFK (JFK) to Kahului (OGG) take approximately 10h 17m for the 4916-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.
Jun is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $263. Jun 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.
12 carriers operate direct service from New York JFK (JFK) to Kahului (OGG): Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and 7 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Delta Air Lines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No — United States is domestic travel for US citizens. A US passport is not required for the 50 states, DC or US territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), though Real ID-compliant ID is required at TSA from May 2025.
Kahului (OGG) is the primary international airport for Maui. 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.