Where Does Alaska Airlines Fly from New York?

Alaska Airlines flies to several key destinations out of New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). So exactly where does Alaska Airlines fly from New York? The airline’s route map includes various major cities and regions, catering to a diverse set of travel needs.

On the domestic front, Alaska Airlines operates flights to West Coast destinations such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle. These routes are particularly popular, providing vital links between the East and West Coasts of the United States. Additionally, the airline serves other significant U.S. cities, including Portland and San Diego, known for their unique cultural and scenic attractions.

Alaska Airlines doesn’t operate direct international flights from New York, but it offers convenient connecting flights to various global destinations. Through partnerships with international airlines, passengers can seamlessly travel to locations in Mexico, Canada, and beyond. This network of connections expands the reach of Alaska Airlines, allowing passengers departing from New York to access a wide range of international destinations. 

Below is a list of Alaska Airlines direct flights from New York, along with the flight duration, frequency, and distance. 

Direct Alaska Airlines Flights from New York 

S. No.	Destination	Duration	Flights/Day	Miles	Weekdays	Route
1	San Francisco (SFO)	6h 40m	16-25	2594	S, M, T, W, T, F, S	Domestic
2	Seattle (SEA)	6h 22m	9-11	2428	S, M, T, W, T, F, S	Domestic
3	San Diego (SAN)	6h 15m	8-10	2454	S, M, T, W, T, F, S	Domestic
4	Portland (PDX)	6h 20m	3	2461	S, M, T, W, T, F, S	Domestic
5	Palm Springs (PSP)	6h 18m	3	2386	S, M, T, W, T, F, S	Domestic

Major Highlights

The section below highlights the flight duration, distance, and frequency of Alaska Airlines’ direct flights from New York (JFK).

Flight Duration

• Maximum Duration: The longest direct flight from New York is to San Francisco (SFO) with a duration of 6 hours and 40 minutes.
• Minimum Duration: The shortest direct flight from New York is to San Diego (SAN) with a duration of 6 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight Distance

• Maximum Distance: The farthest direct flight from New York is to San Francisco (SFO), covering a distance of 2,594 miles.
• Minimum Distance: The shortest direct flight from New York is to Palm Springs (PSP), covering a distance of 2,386 miles.

Flight Frequency

• Maximum Frequency: The highest frequency of flights from New York is to San Francisco (SFO), with 16-25 flights per day.
• Minimum Frequency: The lowest frequency of flights from New York is to Portland (PDX) and Palm Springs (PSP), each with 3 flights per day.

Alaska Airlines at JFK Airport 

As shown in the table below, travelers flying with Alaska Airlines from JFK International Airport can look forward to a comprehensive range of services and amenities designed to enhance their airport experience. Alaska Airlines’ departure terminal is located in Terminal 7, which offers a variety of facilities that cater to the needs of all passengers, whether they’re waiting for a flight, in need of assistance, or simply exploring the terminal.

Alaska Airlines and JFK International Airport
Airport Name	John F. Kennedy International Airport
Airport Address	Building 14, Jamaica, New York 11430, U.S.A.
Location	16 miles southeast of Midtown Manhattan.
IATA Code	JFK
Airline Code (Alaska Airlines)	AS
Alaska Airlines New York JFK Terminal	Terminal 7, Gates 1-9
Alaska Airlines Phone Number at New York International Airport	206-304-3194
New York International Airport Phone Number	+1 718-244-4444
Alaska Airlines Ticket Counter Hours at JFK	Daily 4:30 am–7:45 pm Checked bags are only accepted during ticket counter hours, but not more than 4 hours before flight departure.

Directions to New York International Airport

Reaching JFK International Airport by Road

Access the Central Terminal Area via the Van Wyck and JFK Expressways. Follow color-coded signs on expressways for terminal-specific parking guidance.

Directions from Manhattan

Use Belt Parkway East, and take exit 19. 

Continue on Van Wyck Expressway (678) to reach the airport.

Directions from Eastern Long Island

Take Belt Parkway West, exit at 20.

Proceed on the JFK Expressway to enter the airport.

Directions from New Jersey

Use the New Jersey Turnpike, exit at 14C (Holland Tunnel).

Head south on West Street, then to Belt Parkway.

From Upstate New York

Drive on 87 South, exit to 278 East. 

Follow 278 East to 495 East, then exit onto Van Wyck Expressway.

Directions from Connecticut

Take 95 South, exit at 678 South.

Continue as 678 South turns into Van Wyck Expressway.

AirTrain

AirTrain JFK runs a shuttle between Terminal 1 and Terminal 8.

For Terminal 1 access from other terminals, rental car services, hotels, or subway, take the AirTrain to Terminal 8 and transfer.

Accessibility

ADA shuttles are suspended; wheelchair users should use AirTrain. Customer Service Agents are available for assistance.

General Information

AirTrain JFK connects all passenger terminals, parking lots, hotel shuttle areas, rental car centers, and NYC public transportation at Jamaica and Howard Beach Stations. It operates 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. The AirTrain is free within the airport but there’s a $8.25 fee for starting or ending at Jamaica/Howard Beach Stations.

Payment Methods

Contactless payments are available at Howard Beach and Jamaica Stations. You can also purchase AirTrain MetroCard for cash payments or multi-trip discounts.

Wait Times and Connections

Connects all passenger terminals for free. Also links to NYC public transportation and parking lots. Stations are adjacent to short-term parking lots. Long-term parking is near Lefferts Boulevard Station. Hotel shuttles and rental cars are accessible at Federal Circle station.

Rules and Policies

No eating, drinking, or smoking is allowed. Strollers, luggage carts, small caged animals, and up to four bicycles per car are permitted.

Accessibility Features

ADA-compliant trains and stations with elevators and escalators. Wheelchair locations are available in each vehicle.

Plus, visual signs for the hearing impaired and destination announcements for the visually impaired.

Public Transportation

Connectivity to NYC Public Transportation

JFK Airport links to NYC’s public transportation via the AirTrain to Jamaica and Howard Beach Stations.

NYC Subway System Access

The AirTrain connects all JFK terminals with the NYC Subway at Jamaica (E line, Long Island Rail Road) and Howard Beach (A line) Stations. Payment options for the subway include credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, Wallet Pay, OMNY card, and MetroCard.

Long Island Railroad (LIRR)

Faster option from Jamaica Station to various destinations including Penn Station, Grand Central Terminal, and Atlantic Terminal. Fares and schedules vary. The LIRR is often quicker than the subway.

Manhattan Travel Options

Include MTA NYC Transit E Subway, A Subway, and LIRR with varying costs and travel durations.

MTA Bus Services

Regular MTA bus services (Q3, Q6, Q7, Q10, Q10 LTD, B15) connect JFK to Brooklyn, Queens, and beyond. Buses offer subway connections and operate at different hours.

Taxi, Car, and Van Service

For-Hire Vehicle Fees 

As of April 5, 2021, a $2.50 Port Authority of NY & NJ (PANYNJ) fee applies to all for-hire vehicle trips, with a reduced $1.25 fee for pooled trips.

Taxi Service Charges

Starting April 5, 2023, a $1.75 PANYNJ fee is charged for taxi pickups only.

Safety Tips for Passengers

Avoid transportation offers from solicitors inside the terminal, as they might be unlicensed and uninsured. For legitimate transportation, visit the Port Authority Welcome Center or head to the taxi stand outside each terminal.

JFK Taxi Guidelines

Flat fare of $70 for trips between JFK and Manhattan, plus a $5.00 peak hour surcharge on weekdays (4-8 p.m.), excluding holidays.

Additional New York State tax of 50 cents within New York, excluding New Jersey.

New York State Congestion Surcharge applies for trips in Manhattan south of 96th Street.

One fare covers all passengers to a single destination.

Maximum of four passengers (five in minivans) per taxi.

The meter starts at $3.00, except for JFK-Manhattan flat fare trips.

Car, Van, and Scheduled Bus Services

Available at JFK with self-service kiosks at the Port Authority Welcome Center in each terminal. 

Rental Car Services

Easy access to rental services at the arrival level of each terminal. Cars are accessible via AirTrain to the Federal Circle Station. Information on toll payment policies of different rental car companies.

Inter-Airport Connections

Use AirTrain for connections within JFK or Newark. The shuttle bus service is available for connections within LaGuardia.

Various transportation options are available for inter-airport travel, including shuttle services and taxis.

Parking

• Pre-Booking
  • Encouraged to pre-book parking for savings.
  • Two-hour early entry allowance for pre-booked parking.
• Terminal Parking Availability
  • Parking lots adjacent to terminals, linked by AirTrain.
  • Current availability: Terminal 4 (Blue Lot), Terminal 5 (Yellow Lot), Terminal 8 (Red Lot).
  • Terminal 1 parking is closed (use Terminal 8 Red Lot).
  • Terminal 7 (Orange Lot) is closed except for limited pre-booking.
• Long-Term Parking Options
  • Long-Term Lot and Federal Circle Station Lot are available.
  • JFK Discount Parking is available by reservation.
• Off-Airport Parking
  • Only use officially permitted off-airport parking providers.
• Parking Rates (Effective June 15, 2023)
  • Federal Circle Station Lot and JFK Discount Parking offer the first 24 hours at $35 and $25, respectively.
  • Yellow and Blue Garages have a drive-up rate of $6 per half hour, with a 24-hour maximum of $80.
  • Prebook rates offer significant discounts.
  • Orange Garage is closed except for ADA and limited pre-booking.
• Parking for Persons with Restricted Mobility
  • Designated spaces near terminal entrances in each lot.
  • Official disabled license plates or permits are required.
  • Courtesy discount available but not with E-ZPass Plus payment.
• Payment Methods
  • Accepts all major credit/debit cards, E-ZPass Plus, and contactless payment.
  • No cash accepted.
• Pre-Booking Advantages
  • Online pre-booking is cheaper than drive-up rates.
  • Premium Reserve Parking spaces are available for closest access to terminals.
• Vehicle Services
  • Assistance is available for flat tires, jumpstarts, lockouts, and car locations.
• Passenger Drop-off and Pick-up
  • No parking in front of terminals; use parking garages or free Cell Phone Lots.
  • Premium Parking is available for online reservation.
• Long Term Parking for Extended Stays
  • Contact required for parking over 30 days.
  • Vehicles parked over 30 days are subject to towing and retrieval costs.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
  • Available at the Yellow Parking Garage (Terminal 5) and West Cell Phone Lot.
  • As part of the ChargePoint network, free electricity, and standard parking fees apply.

Pick-Up and Drop-Off

• JFK Cell Phone Lots
  • Free waiting areas for those picking up passengers.
  • Located near the primary airport entrances, off the Van Wyck Expressway and the JFK Expressway.
  • The Van Wyck Expressway lot has over 373 spaces, and the JFK Expressway lot has 127 spaces.
  • Both lots are within a five-minute drive to all terminals.
  • Ideal for drivers to wait until arriving passengers are ready for pickup.
  • Helps in maintaining smooth traffic flow at the airport.
  • Drivers must remain with their vehicles at all times; parking or waiting on airport roadways is not allowed.
• Kiss & Fly
  • A convenient option to avoid airport traffic when dropping off passengers.
  • Located at the AirTrain JFK Lefferts Boulevard Station.
  • Allows travelers to quickly access AirTrain for a free ride to their terminal.
  • The Kiss & Fly area is designed for quick drop-offs.

Amenities & Services at Terminal 7 of JFK

• Lounges
  • Alaska Lounge: Above TSA Security Checkpoint.
  • Lounge @ T7: Above TSA Security Checkpoint.
• Food & Beverage Options
  • Apartment 7B Deli & Restaurant: Food Court, offers Grab & Go, Coffee & Tea, and $2 Water.
  • Bento Sushi: Food Court, Restaurants, Grab & Go, $2 Water.
  • Brindle Room: Food Court, Restaurants, Bar.
  • Brooklyn Rebel: Food Court, Restaurants.
  • Dunkin Donuts: Arrivals Area, Grab & Go, Coffee & Tea, $2 Water.
  • Dunkin’: Gate 10, Grab & Go, Coffee & Tea, $2 Water.
  • Irving Farm Coffee Roasters: Food Court, Grab & Go, Coffee & Tea, $2 Water.
  • Johnnie Walker: Center Concourse, Restaurants, Bar.
  • Le Grand Comptoir: Gate 6, Restaurants, Bar.
  • True Burger: Food Court, Restaurants, Bar, $2 Water.
• Shops and Retail
  • Duty-Free Americas: Departures, offers Spirits and wine, Gifts and souvenirs, Fashion and accessories, Duty-Free, Cosmetics and Skin Care.
  • Hudson (Gate 5/6 and Gates 7/8): Gifts & Souvenirs, Books & Magazines, $2 Water.
  • Hudson News: Arrivals Area, Travel Essentials, Grab & Go, Gifts & Souvenirs, Convenience Shopping, Books & Magazines, $2 Water.
  • Kiehls: Above TSA Security Checkpoint, Cosmetics & Skin Care.
  • SIM Cards (kiosk): Gates 3-4, Electronics.
  • SIMS To Go: Arrivals Area, Electronics.
  • Tech On The Go: Center Concourse, Travel Essentials, Electronics.

• Services & Amenities
  • Charging Stations: Available at the Arrivals Hall opposite Hudson News, all Gates, the Arrivals Hall, and the Welcome Center outside the Arrivals Area.
  • Family Restrooms: Located at Arrivals Domestic Side and Gate 9.
  • Mamava Nursing Suites: Adjacent to Gate 9 and Gates 3-4.
  • Multiple Restroom Locations: Throughout Terminal 7.
  • SDI Currency Exchange: Across from Gate 5/6, Arrivals, Arrivals – Domestic Pickup Area, Arrivals – LS Pickup Area, Departures – Near Gate 3/4, Gate 7.
  • Secure Wrap: Check-in area, for Baggage Storage.
  • Service Animal/Pet Relief Areas: Behind Hudson News near Gate 9 and Outside, Arrivals Area, West End.
  • Travelers Aid: Providing Airport Information, contact (718) 656-4870.
  • Water Refill Station: Near Food Court Restrooms.
  • Welcome Center: Outside Arrivals Area, for Airport Information.

Wi-Fi Instructions

Set your wireless network to _Free JFK WiFi for free, unlimited Wi-Fi. In case you need any assistance, call customer support at (800) 880-4117.

Accessibility Services

• Accessibility Tools on the Website
  • The website features the ReciteMe accessibility toolbar.
  • Offers screen reading, reading assistance, customizable font/style, and translation in over 100 languages.
• Pre-Arranged Special Assistance
  • Advisable to arrange special assistance in advance with airlines or travel agents.
  • Use the website and interactive maps to locate accessible services.
• TSA Cares Program
  • Dedicated helpline for passengers needing assistance at TSA checkpoints.
  • Advanced training for Passenger Support Specialists in aiding passengers with disabilities or medical conditions.
  • Requests for support should be made 72 hours before travel.
• Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard
  • Available for passengers with hidden disabilities like autism, PTSD, or hearing loss.
  • Indicates the wearer may need additional assistance.
  • Free lanyards are available at pre-security Welcome Center locations.
• Wheelchair Services
  • Arrangements for wheelchair services and other accommodations should be made through airlines.
  • Tips for wheelchair attendants are accepted but not required.
• Assistive Technology
  • AIRA app for blind or low vision customers, offering navigation assistance via a Live Remote Agent.
  • Hearing Loops are available at Terminals 1 and 5 Welcome Centers.
• Airport Navigation
  • AirTrain JFK offers free on-airport travel and is ADA-compliant.
  • Public transit options are accessible, with wheelchair-accessible buses available.
• Parking Facilities
  • Designated parking spaces for customers with restricted mobility near terminal entrances.
  • Discounted parking rates for vehicles with official disabled license plates or permits.
• Car Rental and For-Hire Vehicles
  • Vehicles with hand controls are available from some on-airport rental companies.
  • Reservations are recommended for accessible vehicles.
• Restrooms and Pet/Service Animal Relief Areas
  • Accessible restrooms and water fountains throughout the terminals.
  • Designated Pet/Service Animal Relief Areas available.
• Meeting and Assistance
  • Drivers meeting passengers with disabilities should use the Cell Phone Lot if immediate curb pickup is not possible.
  • Airport Customer Experience Specialists are available for assistance.
• Contact for Accessibility Inquiries
  • Email airportcustomercare@panynj.gov for questions or suggestions about accessibility at JFK.

Pet Relief Areas at JFK Terminal 7

• Terminal 7 at JFK Airport offers pet relief zones both within and outside the terminal.
  
• You can find a post-security area for service animals and pets behind Hudson News, close to Gates 9 and 10. 

• There’s a pre-security pet relief spot situated outside the terminal in the arrivals section on the west end. 

• Reach out to Alaska Airlines for detailed information regarding pet policies and charges related to pet transport in cargo or accompanying a pet or service animal during travel. 

• For guidelines on security procedures for pets or service animals, contact TSA.

Services and Amenities at JFK Terminal 7

• Key Services and Facilities
  • Assistance Desk for Hotel Bookings are located in the Arrival Zone.
  • Plaza at the Airport features Sunoco Gas, Tesla Charging, Car Wash, and Auto Repair Services (Building 125).
  • Animal Reception Hub – The ARK at JFK is operational 24/7 for animal reception (Building 78A, Cargo Area D).
  • Charging Outlets are available in various locations including the arrivals hall, outside arrivals, the welcome center, and gates 6, 7, 8, 11, and 12.
  • Restrooms for Families are located near the Domestic Arrivals and close to the Subway at Gate 10.
  • Connection Desk for Hotels can be found in the arrivals section.
  • The Health Care Facility is located in Building 22A, with a 24/7 shuttle service.
  • Paging Services can be accessed using internal phones (dial x-3590).
  • Aid for Travelers is positioned in the Arrivals area.
  • The Visitor Welcome Center is located just outside the arrivals area.
• Banking and Currency Services
  • Travelex Currency Exchange Points: Pre-Security in Arrivals and Post-Security near Food Court and Gates 1-2.
  • Travelex ATMs: Near the security checkpoint, arrivals, gates 1 and 2, and the food court.
  • Gates 1 and 2 host Travelex ATMs for foreign currency.
  • Foreign Currency Services by Travelex: In the arrivals and food court areas.
• Retail and Duty-Free Shopping
  • A variety of shopping and duty-free options are available in Terminal 7.
• Food and Beverage Establishments
  • Terminal 7 hosts a variety of restaurants, bars, and cafés.
• Lounge Facilities
  • The Alaska Airlines Lounge offers snacks, drinks, Wi-Fi, and Internet Terminals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Where Does Alaska Airlines Fly from New York

When it comes to air travel from New York with Alaska Airlines, passengers often have many questions about the destinations they can reach. Understanding the scope of Alaska Airlines’ network from New York is crucial for travelers planning both domestic and international journeys. This collection of frequently asked questions on where does Alaska Airlines fly from New York aims to provide clear and concise answers about the various destinations Alaska Airlines serves from New York.