Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport is 9 hours.
The timezone in New York is UTC-4, which is five hours behind Barcelona.
Flights from BCN to JFK start from 08:55 — the first with Delta Air Lines. The last departure is at 18:45 with Iberia. In total, there are 25 weekly Barcelona-El Prat Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your BCN to JFK flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. When you're ready to start your New York adventure, let one of these carriers transport you to this unmissable part of United States:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is American Airlines.
American Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier for BCN to JFK flights, with 96.0% of services landing as scheduled.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BCN and JFK:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Lisbon Portela Airport
Joao Paulo II Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight is R 3,704. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 6,026. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from BCN to JFK by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
79.12% of flights departing from Barcelona-El Prat Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Barcelona-El Prat Airport from central Barcelona, it takes about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near BCN? If you're boarding an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Reserve a hotel near JFK if you have a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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Booking your vehicle from John F. Kennedy International Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
John F. Kennedy International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of New York. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
July is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit New York in May.
Before locking in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in New York, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BCN to JFK sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've visited New York, now it's time to discover more of United States. Travel around 129 kilometres south-west to Philadelphia to check off its top sights. From Liberty Bell to Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another major stop in United States, head for Boston, about 306 kilometres north-east of New York. Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are highlights.