Travelling from New York to Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ): What you need to know
Jacksonville's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as New York. Albert J Ellis Airport is located in Jacksonville.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from New York to OAJ. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak months like July or holiday times such as spring break and Christmas will mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart idea.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK is about 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, data shows 73% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
EWR is around 24 kilometres from central New York. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your New York to OAJ flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
71% of flights departing Newark Liberty International Airport arrive according to schedule.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The journey to LGA from central New York is around 55 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 30 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your New York to Albert J Ellis Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near New York LaGuardia Airport make departure day effortless if you're jetting off early:
Flights that depart from LGA make it to their destination as scheduled 69% of the time.
You'll find New York LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ)
OAJ is located at 264 State Road 1265.
Getting from Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ) to central Jacksonville
Albert J Ellis Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Jacksonville. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes roughly 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ)
At the moment, R 2,348 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Albert J Ellis Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 4,546. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from New York to OAJ. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Affordable New York to Albert J Ellis Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from New York to Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ)
September is when most people book flights from New York to Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ). Visit Jacksonville in January if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Before locking in your New York to OAJ plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Jacksonville, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from New York to Albert J Ellis Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Jacksonville
Once you've booked your flight from New York to Albert J Ellis Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Jacksonville:
Montford Point Marine Memorial and Montford Point Marine Museum are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Jacksonville itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Culture Clicks Museum.
Explore more of the United States
Virginia Beach is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Jacksonville. Around 274 kilometres away to the northeast, well-known attractions include Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Resort Beach and Neptune's Park.
Around 137 kilometres northwest of Jacksonville, Raleigh is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park.
