Travelling from New York to Jakarta: what you need to know
Organising your flight from New York to Jakarta begins with finding the right airport to start your trip. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are the main terminals in New York.
Come in for landing at Jakarta's major arrival point, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK).
Jakarta is 11 hours ahead of New York and is in the UTC+7 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably board your New York to Jakarta flight.
Getting on a plane during a peak time like July? High seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can add an hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Jakarta
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap New York to Jakarta flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your plane ticket from New York to Jakarta.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines by using the filters. Alternatively, sort your New York to Jakarta flight results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
Flying from New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper New York to Jakarta flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of New York, JFK can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from New York to Jakarta? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to John F. Kennedy International Airport:
Of all flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% touch down on time at their destination.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your New York to Jakarta flight, here's where you can stop when heading out from Newark Liberty International Airport:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
You can reach EWR from central New York in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 14 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from New York to Jakarta? Kick back in a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your break officially starts. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.3%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport land at their destination on time.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
From central New York, LGA is around 13 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 25 minutes to get there by car and 1 hour or so on public transport.
Make catching an early New York to Jakarta flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to LaGuardia Airport and get to your gate without rushing:
LGA has a very good on-time arrivals performance of 80.0%, so there's a high chance your flight will stay on course and reach your final stop as expected.
The street address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
Arriving in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
The distance from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to central Jakarta is roughly 19 kilometres. It takes about 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from New York to Jakarta, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near CGK:
Travel at your own pace with a Soekarno-Hatta International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from TRAC Astra Rent A Car, Avis or Europcar and experience more of Jakarta and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport about one week before your travel date.
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP) is about 11 kilometres from the centre of Jakarta. After your flight from New York to Jakarta, it'll take you approximately 25 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
Best time to go to Jakarta
July is the busiest month for flights from New York to Jakarta. To travel when it's less crowded, go to Jakarta in February.
Before locking in your New York to Jakarta tickets, think about the kind of weather you prefer. October is the warmest month in Jakarta, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from New York to Jakarta in July when temperatures average between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Jakarta
Start your Jakarta trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from New York to Jakarta, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. National Monument of Indonesia, Danau Taman Mini Indonesia Indah and Istiqlal Mosque are top sights which should feature on any good Jakarta itinerary.
Explore more of Indonesia
Jakarta has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Indonesia you'll want to see. Around 121 kilometres south-east of Jakarta, a trip to Bandung will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Braga Street, Gedung Sate and Bandung Geological Museum (Museum Geologi).
Around 19 kilometres east of Jakarta, Bekasi is another essential stop in Indonesia. Start your sightseeing at TUGU BEKASI JAKARTA TENGGARA, Hutan Kota Bekasi and Taman Putri.