Travelling from New York to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM): What you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from New York to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM). Explore your options for departing John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
Expect to be in the air for 11 hours 10 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct New York to Queen Alia International Airport flight.
Amman is six hours ahead of New York. Queen Alia International Airport is located in Amman, which runs on the UTC+2 timezone.
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) is the most popular route, with 4 direct services every week. You can get from JFK to AMM on Royal Jordanian's 8:10pm flight.
To ensure you catch your flight from New York to AMM, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from New York to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) can be booked from this terminal.
When leaving from JFK, you can catch a direct flight from New York to Queen Alia International Airport with Royal Jordanian.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between JFK and AMM is Royal Jordanian.
With an impressive 93.1% of services landing on schedule, Royal Jordanian ranks as the most on-time carrier flying this route.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from New York to AMM with a stopover. To explore your options departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between JFK and AMM include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Located around 48 kilometres from central New York, JFK can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from New York to Queen Alia International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
74.1% of flights taking off from John F. Kennedy International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from New York to Queen Alia International Airport, here's where you can stop when departing from Newark Liberty International Airport:
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
EWR is around 24 kilometres from central New York. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your New York to AMM flight? Relax in a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
73.3% of flights out of Newark Liberty International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
The street address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
You can reserve a plane ticket from New York to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) with a stop or two leaving from LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Here are some of the most common stopovers between LGA and AMM:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
From central New York, LGA is around 18 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 25 minutes to reach the airport by car and 1 hour or so if you use public transport.
Make catching an early New York to Queen Alia International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to LaGuardia Airport and get to your check-in counter without rushing:
With 80.0% of its departing flights arriving without delays, LGA is a reliable starting point for any trip.
The street address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Have a late flight from New York to Queen Alia International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near AMM and hit the pillow fast:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Queen Alia International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Right Cars, Arena Rent a Car or Auto Nation and explore beyond Amman's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your New York to Queen Alia International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Right now, R 3,572 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Queen Alia International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 9,205. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap flights from New York to AMM by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
The best month for landing cheap New York to Queen Alia International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from New York to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from New York to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM). August is the peak month for travel to Amman. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in April.
When booking your New York to AMM plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Amman, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
January has temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from New York to Queen Alia International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Amman
Once you've booked your flight from New York to Queen Alia International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Amman:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Umayyad Mosque, Roman Amphitheatre and National Archaeological Museum are essential stops on your Amman itinerary.
Explore more of Jordan
Aqaba is just one of the many places in Jordan waiting to be explored after you've seen Amman. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Sheikh Zayed Mosque, South Beach and South Beach.
Around 161 kilometres south of Amman, Petra is another favourite stop in Jordan. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Siq, Al Khazneh (The Treasury) and The Great Temple.