Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Oslo: what you need to know
Approximately 8 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Oslo.
Oslo is five hours ahead of New York, where John F. Kennedy International Airport is located. Oslo follows the UTC+1 timezone.
The busiest route is from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL). There are five weekly services between these two airports. SAS offers a 17:10 departure between JFK and OSL.
Leave enough time to catch your JFK to Oslo flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Direct John F. Kennedy International Airport to Oslo tickets are available for booking. Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) is where you'll be landing.
Take to the skies with SAS. This leading carrier offers direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Oslo.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper flight ticket from JFK to Oslo. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these connection hubs:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of New York, JFK can be reached in about 50 minutes by car. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near JFK. Whether you have an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Oslo or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are all about convenience:
Of the flights that depart from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% land on schedule at their destination.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Oslo
The best price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Oslo flight is R 3,137. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 5,949. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book four months before travelling. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from JFK to Oslo.
August is the best month for nabbing an incredible deal on John F. Kennedy International Airport to Oslo tickets. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Airports in Oslo
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
The distance from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) to central Oslo is roughly 48 kilometres. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Oslo, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near OSL:
Pick up an Oslo Airport Gardermoen rental car and explore Oslo and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Hertz and Thrifty are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Oslo Airport Gardermoen around three weeks before your flight from JFK to Oslo.
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF) is about 121 kilometres from the centre of Oslo. After your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Oslo, it'll take you around 1 hour 30 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
Travelling by public transport will take about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near TRF. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your JFK to Oslo flight:
Hertz, Sixt and Budget make collecting a Torp Sandefjord Airport rental car simple. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Snap up the best price by reserving your ride from TRF one week in advance. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Oslo
Before booking your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Oslo, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Oslo offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the low season means you'll get cheaper hotel deals and fewer crowds.
Book a John F. Kennedy International Airport to Oslo flight ticket with a departure in July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 8ºC (46ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from JFK to Oslo in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -14ºC (7ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF) on average.
More about Oslo
Start your Oslo trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Oslo, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet and Viking Ship Museum are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Oslo to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Akershus Fortress.
Explore more of Norway
Oslo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Norway just waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres west of Oslo, a trip to Bergen will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Bryggen, Troldhaugen and Fish Market.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Norway, consider Trondheim, roughly 386 kilometres north of Oslo. Ringve Museum, Rockheim and Stiftsgarden are the start of reasons to visit.