Travelling from New York to Jeju International Airport (CJU): What you need to know
Organising your flight from New York to Jeju International Airport (CJU) begins with finding the most convenient airport to start your adventure from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are your main options in New York.
Jeju International Airport is located in Jeju. The city runs on the UTC+9 timezone and is 13 hours ahead of New York.
Your flight from New York to CJU won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from New York to CJU leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Popular options include:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
JFK is around 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from New York to Jeju International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Of all flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% land on schedule at their destination.
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Break up your flight from New York to Jeju International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and CJU are:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
You can get to EWR from central New York in approximately 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 24 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your New York to CJU flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.3%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that depart from this airport land on time.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
From central New York, LGA is around 18 kilometres away. It takes roughly 25 minutes to get there by car and 1 hour or so on public transport.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to LaGuardia Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early New York to Jeju International Airport flight:
LGA has a very good on-time arrivals performance of 80.0%, so you can count on your flight to stay on schedule and touch down when it should.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Jeju International Airport (CJU)
If you're coming in on a late flight from New York to Jeju International Airport, few things top 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 CJU:
Pick up a Jeju International Airport rental car and discover Jeju and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rainbow rental, TamRa and 패밀리렌트카 are leading providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your New York to Jeju International Airport flight.
Getting from Jeju International Airport (CJU) to central Jeju
Jeju International Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Jeju. The time it takes to get there by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling on public transport takes around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Jeju International Airport (CJU)
At the moment, R 10,267 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Jeju International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 18,777. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from New York to CJU if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your New York to Jeju International Airport ticket.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a new deal shows up on plane tickets from New York to CJU.
Lock in a cheap flight from New York to Jeju International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from New York to Jeju International Airport (CJU)
July is the busiest month for flights from New York to Jeju International Airport (CJU). Visit Jeju in April for a more low-key escape.
When booking your New York to CJU plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Jeju, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from New York to Jeju International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Jeju
After booking your flight from New York to Jeju International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Jeju:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Jeonnong-ro Cherry Blossom Road, Cherry blossom tunnel and Hamdeok Beach are top sights which should be on any well-planned Jeju itinerary.
Explore more of South Korea
Gwangju is just one of the many cities in South Korea waiting to be discovered once you've seen Jeju. Around 193 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include World Cup Stadium, Gwangju K-POP Star Road feat. BTS J-Hope Hope world and Gwangju Biennale.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in South Korea, consider Jeonju, about 257 kilometres north of Jeju. Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeonju Gaeksa-gil and Royal Portrait Museum are the start of reasons to visit.
