Flying from New York to Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI): What you need to know
Livingstone is seven hours ahead of New York. Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport is located in Livingstone, which follows the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from New York to LVI, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
July is a busy month for travelling. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Fourth of July, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK is around 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from New York to Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, data shows 73% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
EWR is around 24 kilometres from central New York. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your New York to LVI flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
71% of flights leaving Newark Liberty International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The journey to LGA from the centre of New York is around 55 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 30 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early New York to Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport flight:
Flights that leave from LGA arrive at their destination as scheduled 69% of the time.
You'll find New York LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI)
Consider staying in a hotel near LVI if you have a late flight from New York to Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport. Check in to one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
Getting from Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) to central Livingstone
Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Livingstone. It takes around 15 minutes or so to drive to the city.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI)
R 12,682 is the best price for a one-way ticket from New York to Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport. Return flights start at R 24,579. These prices can change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from New York to LVI, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from New York to Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI)
August is the most popular month for flights from New York to Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI). Visit Livingstone in February for a more low-key escape.
Book a New York to LVI plane ticket departing in October if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Livingstone to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
July has temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from New York to Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Livingstone
Once you've booked your flight from New York to Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Livingstone:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Victoria Falls (Mosi-oa-Tunya) National Park, Victoria Falls and Zambezi River , livingstone section are major attractions which should be on any good Livingstone itinerary.
Explore more of Zambia
While Livingstone will give you a great introduction to Zambia, there's so much more waiting in Choma. Located about 161 kilometres to the northeast, this exciting city has no shortage of things to keep you busy, like The Choma Museum and Crafts Centre and Choma Museum.
Monze is another place worth checking out during your travels in Zambia. Head to this destination, located about 241 kilometres northeast of Livingstone, for highlights like Lochinvar National Park.
