Travelling from New York to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC): What you need to know
Alicante is six hours ahead of New York. Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport is located in Alicante, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from New York to ALC.
With more travellers during busy periods like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Thanksgiving.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from New York to ALC with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between JFK and ALC include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Shannon Airport (SNN)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of New York, JFK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from New York to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport:
73% of flights leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport make it to their destination on time.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Add another location to your travels or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from New York to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport, here's where you can stop when heading out from Newark Liberty International Airport:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Porto Airport (OPO)
You can get to EWR from the centre of New York in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour to cover the 24 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your New York to ALC flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 71%.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The trip to LGA from the centre of New York is around 55 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 30 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your New York to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near New York LaGuardia Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're jetting off early:
The on-time performance record of LGA is 69%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive as planned.
New York LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
If you have a late flight from New York to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near ALC:
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your New York to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Alicante. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes roughly 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport is R 4,413. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 8,100. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from New York to ALC. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Affordable New York to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from New York to ALC.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from New York to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from New York to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
July is the most popular month for flights from New York to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC). Plan your visit to Alicante in December if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Alicante is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your New York to ALC plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from New York to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Alicante
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Alicante right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from New York to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Plaza de Espana, Castle of Santa Barbara and Playa del Postiguet are highlights which should feature on every Alicante itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
Alicante will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Spain just waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres northwest of Alicante, a trip to Cuenca will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Hanging Houses of Cuenca, Historic Walled Town of Cuenca and Cuenca Cathedral.
Around 193 kilometres east of Alicante, Ibiza is another essential stop in Spain. No visit is complete without checking out Bossa Beach, Playa de Ses Salines and Eden Ibiza.