Travelling from Vancouver to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): what you need to know
When looking for a flight from Vancouver to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), there's a range of airports you can jet off from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are among Vancouver's main terminals.
The average time for a direct flight from Vancouver to John F. Kennedy International Airport is 5 hours 16 minutes.
New York is 3 hours ahead of Vancouver. John F. Kennedy International Airport is located in New York, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is the most popular route. There are 30 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, take the last flight with jetBlue at 22:30. Choose the first YVR to JFK departure with jetBlue at 22:30 if you want to get going earlier.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Vancouver to JFK. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Vancouver to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) take off from this terminal.
You'll find a direct flight from Vancouver to John F. Kennedy International Airport with jetBlue. This popular carrier operates departures from YVR.
The journey from central Vancouver to YVR takes approximately 33 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) has direct flights from Vancouver to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Get on your direct flight from Vancouver to JFK with jetBlue. This is one of the main airlines operating this route out of CXH.
Break up your flight from Vancouver to John F. Kennedy International Airport with a stop so you can freshen up or cross a new place off your list. Top stopovers between Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base and JFK include:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
You can arrive at CXH from the centre of Vancouver in about 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 16 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not book another night away? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base the day before your flight from Vancouver to JFK:
About John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Vancouver to John F. Kennedy International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near JFK instead:
Getting from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central New York. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 48 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour and 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to John F. Kennedy International Airport is ₹ 12,144. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 20,256. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
8 months is how far you'll want to book ahead to score flight tickets from Vancouver to JFK.
You'll land the biggest savings on your tickets from Vancouver to John F. Kennedy International Airport by travelling in May. Take it one step further and use the 'Whole month' search tool to find the cheapest day to fly out.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
July is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver to John F. Kennedy International Airport. To escape the crowds, head for New York in May when it's quieter.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for New York. The warmest month is July. Book your flights from Vancouver to JFK during then and you can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 30ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Vancouver to John F. Kennedy International Airport in January when temperatures average between -6ºC and 8ºC.
More about New York
Start your New York trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to John F. Kennedy International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building are must-visits when exploring New York.
Complete your New York trip with a car rental
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