Travelling from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ): what you need to know
Sarajevo's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Sarajevo six hours ahead of New York.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your JFK to SJJ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Sarajevo International Airport. These are the top stopovers between JFK and SJJ:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Zurich Airport
Vienna Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
R 3,309 is currently the best price for a one-way New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Sarajevo International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 10,698. These prices may change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from JFK to SJJ if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Sarajevo International Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Save time looking for cheap flights from JFK to SJJ by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Sarajevo International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
73% of flights that depart New York John F. Kennedy Airport land at their destination on time.
New York John F. Kennedy Airport is around 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Sarajevo International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to JFK:
Arriving at Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Sarajevo International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SJJ instead:
Explore without limits with a Sarajevo International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from 387rentacar, Carwiz or Goldcar and experience more of Sarajevo and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Sarajevo International Airport around four weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Sarajevo International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Sarajevo. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Sarajevo International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Sarajevo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JFK to SJJ around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina waiting to be discovered. Around 137 kilometres north-west of Sarajevo, a trip to Banja Luka will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Hot Springs, Museum of Republika Sprska and Botanical garden.
Zenica is another favourite destination in Bosnia and Herzegovina and is around 56 kilometres north-west of Sarajevo. No journey is complete without a visit to Theme park "Bolero", Sahat Kula and Vranduk Fortress - Muzej Grada Zenice.