Flying from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): what you need to know
Around 12 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Queen Alia International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
New York is six hours behind Amman and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
Every week, there are eight Queen Alia International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as early as possible, take the 07:05 Royal Jordanian flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 17:10 with Royal Jordanian.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your AMM to JFK flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Royal Jordanian offers direct flights from Queen Alia International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in New York — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Royal Jordanian.
Royal Jordanian is the most punctual carrier offering AMM to JFK flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Queen Alia International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between AMM and JFK:
Ben Gurion International Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Queen Alia International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight is R 5,516. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 9,669. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from AMM to JFK.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Queen Alia International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Queen Alia International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Handy information about Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
85.48% of flights leaving Queen Alia International Airport land at their destination according to schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from AMM.
Queen Alia International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Amman. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel near AMM? If you've booked an early flight from Queen Alia International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Queen Alia International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near JFK instead:
Pick up a John F. Kennedy International Airport rental car and explore New York and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Dollar and Sixt are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from John F. Kennedy International Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
John F. Kennedy International Airport to the centre of New York has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
July is the busiest month for flights from Queen Alia International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to New York in May.
The warmest month in New York is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Queen Alia International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from AMM to JFK sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've done New York, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Journey around 129 kilometres south-west to Philadelphia to tick off its top sights. From Liberty Bell to Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 306 kilometres north-east of New York, Boston is another essential stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.