Travelling from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Geneva Airport (GVA): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Geneva Airport.
The timezone in Geneva is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of New York.
Every week, there are seven New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Geneva Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as soon as possible, jump on the 19:25 SWISS flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 20:50 with Delta Air Lines.
Your JFK to GVA flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
SWISS is your ticket to exploring Geneva (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Switzerland!). Check out the direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Geneva Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with SWISS on this route.
With a reliable 96.55% of services landing on schedule, SWISS has the best on-time record for JFK to GVA flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Geneva Airport. Here are the top stopovers between JFK and GVA:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Geneva Airport (GVA)
Right now, R 3,638 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Geneva Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 9,506. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book five months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from JFK to GVA.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Geneva Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
When it comes to the on-time performance of New York John F. Kennedy Airport, data shows 73% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
New York John F. Kennedy Airport is around 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Geneva Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to JFK:
Arriving at Geneva Airport (GVA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Geneva Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GVA instead:
Explore without limits with a Geneva Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and chase adventure across Geneva and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Geneva Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Geneva Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
Geneva Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Geneva. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Geneva Airport (GVA)
The quietest month for a flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Geneva Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Geneva based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Geneva Airport for August if you want to explore Geneva during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from JFK to GVA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be explored after you've seen Geneva. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva, Basel is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Start your sightseeing at Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.