Flying from Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR) to New York Newark Airport (EWR): what you need to know
The timezone in New York is UTC-5, which is seven hours behind Santorini (Thira).
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your JTR to EWR flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Santorini (Thira) Airport to New York Newark Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between JTR and EWR:
London Heathrow Airport
Munich Airport
Athens International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR) to New York Newark Airport (EWR)
Currently, R 6,488 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Santorini (Thira) Airport to New York Newark Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 10,227. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from JTR to EWR if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Santorini (Thira) Airport to New York Newark Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from JTR to EWR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport to New York Newark Airport.
Handy information about Santorini (Thira) Airport (JTR)
Santorini (Thira) Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from JTR make it to their destination as scheduled 87% of the time.
Central Santorini (Thira) to Santorini (Thira) Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Santorini (Thira) Airport to New York Newark Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near JTR:
Arriving at New York Newark Airport (EWR)
Reserve a hotel close to EWR if you have a late Santorini (Thira) Airport to New York Newark Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a New York Newark Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Budget or Thrifty and see more of New York and beyond.
Reserving your ride from New York Newark Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to central New York
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
From New York Newark Airport, New York is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to New York Newark Airport (EWR)
December is the most popular month for flights from Santorini (Thira) Airport to New York Newark Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit New York in September.
Before locking in your flight from Santorini (Thira) Airport to New York Newark Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in New York, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JTR to EWR in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen New York. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Boston is another standout destination in the United States and is around 306 kilometres north-east of New York. No journey is complete without dropping by Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.
