Travelling from Jeddah Airport (JED) to New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK): what you need to know
Around 13 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Jeddah Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport.
New York is eight hours behind Jeddah and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Every week, there are five Jeddah Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, take the 03:05 Saudia flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 03:25 with Saudia.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your JED to JFK flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Saudia is your ticket to exploring New York (and perhaps some other great corners of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Jeddah Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Saudia.
Saudia is the most punctual carrier that operates JED to JFK flights, with 75.68% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Jeddah Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between JED and JFK:
Istanbul Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Cairo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jeddah Airport (JED) to New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
Right now, R 5,891 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Jeddah Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 9,037. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from JED to JFK. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Jeddah Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Jeddah Airport (JED)
Of the flights that depart from Jeddah Airport, 75% arrive on time at their destination.
Jeddah Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Jeddah. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near JED? If you're catching an early flight from Jeddah Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Jeddah Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near JFK instead:
Travel at your own pace with a New York John F. Kennedy Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Dollar or Sixt and venture far and wide through New York and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from New York John F. Kennedy Airport around two weeks before your trip.
When to fly to New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
July is the busiest month for flights from Jeddah Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to New York in March.
Lock in your flight from Jeddah Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport for July if you want to explore New York during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JED to JFK in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
New York has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. Around 129 kilometres south-west of New York, a visit to Philadelphia will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Boston is another essential stop in the United States and is around 306 kilometres north-east of New York. No journey is complete without visiting Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.