Flying from New York to Roatan Airport (RTB): What you need to know
Organising your flight from New York to Roatan Airport (RTB) begins with finding the right airport to start your journey from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are the main departure points in New York.
Roatan Airport is located in Roatan. The city operates on the UTC-6 timezone and is two hours behind New York.
Your flight from New York to RTB 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.
In high season, expect extended wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from New York to RTB. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular airports:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
JFK is about 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
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Of all flights leaving John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% touch down on time at their destination.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from New York to Roatan Airport. Check out these connections between Newark Liberty International Airport and RTB:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
EWR is around 24 kilometres from central New York. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
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As far as flight punctuality goes, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73.3%.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Reserve a plane ticket from New York to Roatan Airport (RTB) out of LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with a stop or two. Some popular stopovers between LGA and RTB include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
LGA is around 18 kilometres from central New York. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 25 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to LaGuardia Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early New York to Roatan Airport flight:
LGA has an on-time performance rate of 80.0%. This means most of its flights touch down on schedule and your trip goes off without a hitch.
The address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Roatan Airport (RTB)
If you have a late flight from New York to Roatan Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near RTB:
Getting from Roatan Airport (RTB) to central Roatan
Roatan Airport is about 2 kilometres from central Roatan. How long it takes to get there by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Roatan Airport (RTB)
Currently, R 3,695 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Roatan Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 5,460. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from New York to RTB, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest New York to Roatan Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from New York to Roatan Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from New York to Roatan Airport (RTB)
July is the most popular month for flights from New York to Roatan Airport (RTB). Visit Roatan in February for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Roatan is September, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your New York to RTB plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from New York to Roatan Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about Roatan
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Roatan right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from New York to Roatan Airport:
Roatán and Maya Key are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Roatan itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Marino Islas De La Bahia National Park.
Explore more of Honduras
Roatan has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Honduras just waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres south of Roatan, a trip to Tegucigalpa will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Cuevas de arte rupestre, Iglesia de San Francisco and Basilica of Our Lady of Suyapa.
If you're eager to discover another side of Honduras, head for San Pedro Sula, about 177 kilometres south-west of Roatan. Museo de Antropologia e Historia, Wonderland Water Park and Zizima Eco Water Park are the start of reasons to visit.
