Flying from New York to San Cristobal Airport (SCY): What you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from New York to San Cristobal Airport (SCY). Check out your options for departing John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
San Cristobal Airport is located in San Cristobal. The city is in the UTC-6 timezone and is two hours behind New York.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from New York to SCY.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Whether you want to visit a new place along the way or just have a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from New York to SCY.
JFK is around 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. 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% land on schedule at their destination.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can arrive at EWR from the centre of New York in approximately 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 24 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your New York to SCY flight? Kick back in a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73.3%.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
From the centre of New York, LGA is around 18 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 25 minutes to get to the airport by car and 1 hour or so if you use public transport.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near LaGuardia Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early New York to San Cristobal Airport flight:
LGA has a reliable on-time arrivals performance of 80.0%, so there's a high chance your flight will stay on track and get to your destination as expected.
You'll find LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About San Cristobal Airport (SCY)
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How to find the cheapest flights from New York to San Cristobal Airport (SCY)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to San Cristobal Airport is R 3,572. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 7,953. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from New York to SCY. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
Cheap New York to San Cristobal Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from New York to San Cristobal Airport (SCY)
August is the busiest month for flights from New York to San Cristobal Airport (SCY). Visit San Cristobal in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in San Cristobal is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your New York to SCY plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
September has temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from New York to San Cristobal Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ecuador
San Cristobal has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Ecuador just waiting to be discovered. Around 153 kilometres west of San Cristobal, a visit to Puerto Villamil will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Parque Nacional Galapagos, Playa Isabela and Playa del Amor.
Where to next? Head for Puerto Velasco Ibarra. It's located about 105 kilometres south-west of San Cristobal and features highlights like Playa Negra.
