Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Palonegro International Airport (BGA): what you need to know
The timezone in Bucaramanga is UTC-5, which is one hour behind New York.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your JFK to BGA flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Palonegro International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between JFK and BGA include:
El Dorado International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Palonegro International Airport (BGA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Palonegro International Airport flight is R 3,008. A round-trip fare is currently R 7,488. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from JFK to BGA if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Palonegro International Airport.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Palonegro International Airport.
Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
74.1% of flights that depart John F. Kennedy International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
John F. Kennedy International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Palonegro International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to JFK:
Arriving at Palonegro International Airport (BGA)
Consider booking a hotel close to BGA if you have a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Palonegro International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Palonegro International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Localiza, Sixt or Alamo and explore beyond Bucaramanga's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Palonegro International Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Palonegro International Airport (BGA) to central Bucaramanga
Palonegro International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Bucaramanga. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Palonegro International Airport (BGA)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Palonegro International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Bucaramanga. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Palonegro International Airport for February if you'd like to go to Bucaramanga during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JFK to BGA sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Colombia
You've visited Bucaramanga, now it's time to discover more of Colombia. Travel around 290 kilometres south to Bogota to tick off its top attractions. From Gold Museum to Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 290 kilometres west of Bucaramanga, Medellin is another favourite stop in Colombia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza.