Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA): what you need to know
Ouagadougou is four hours ahead of New York and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Your JFK to OUA flight won't wait if you're late, so get to 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, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between JFK and OUA:
Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Brussels Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA)
Currently, R 11,660 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 15,317. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from JFK to OUA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from JFK to OUA.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport.
Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
74.1% of flights taking off from John F. Kennedy International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach John F. Kennedy International Airport from central New York, it takes about 50 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near JFK? If you're boarding an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA)
If you're coming in on a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near OUA:
Getting from Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA) to central Ouagadougou
Ouagadougou International Airport to the centre of Ouagadougou has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 2 kilometres away.
When to fly to Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Ouagadougou. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ouagadougou International Airport for April if you want to visit Ouagadougou during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JFK to OUA in January. Temperatures average between 16ºC (61ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF) then.
Explore more of Burkina Faso
You've visited Ouagadougou, now it's time to discover other corners of Burkina Faso. Journey about 97 kilometres west to Koudougou to check off its top attractions. From Musee d'Issouka to Cathédrale Saint-Augustin de Koudougou and Musée Rayimi, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Ouagadougou, Ouahigouya is another essential stop in Burkina Faso. Experience major highlights starting with Grande Mosquée de Ouahigouya, Rond-point and BIblioteca OLVIDO.
