Travelling from New York to San Pedro Airport (SPR): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when planning your flight from New York to San Pedro Airport (SPR). Explore your options for departing John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
San Pedro Airport is located in San Pedro. The city operates on the UTC-6 timezone and is two hours behind New York.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from New York to SPR. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
High season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Located around 48 kilometres from central New York, JFK can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from New York to San Pedro Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
74.1% of flights that leave from John F. Kennedy International Airport reach their destination on time.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Add a stopover to your journey at Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE). It's a popular transfer point for flights from New York to San Pedro Airport (SPR) out of Newark Liberty International Airport.
You can reach EWR from the centre of 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.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to SPR flight:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 73.3%.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
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, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to LaGuardia Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early New York to San Pedro Airport flight:
LGA has an on-time performance rating of 80.0%. This means the majority of its flights land as expected and your trip runs like clockwork.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About San Pedro Airport (SPR)
Have a late flight from New York to San Pedro Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near SPR and get cosy, quick:
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to San Pedro Airport (SPR)
R 6,009 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from New York to San Pedro Airport. Return flights start at R 11,844. These prices may change based on availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from New York to SPR. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest New York to San Pedro Airport tickets throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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The best time to fly from New York to San Pedro Airport (SPR)
December is the most popular month for flights from New York to San Pedro Airport (SPR). Plan your visit to San Pedro in May if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Before locking in your New York to SPR plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. September is the warmest month in San Pedro, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January has temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from New York to San Pedro Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about San Pedro
Once you've booked your flight from New York to San Pedro Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring San Pedro:
You'll find plenty of exciting things to do in San Pedro when you're ready to go sightseeing. Make your way to Hol Chan Marine Reserve followed by TnT Dive Pros and Crazy Canucks Beach Bar.
Explore more of Belize
San Pedro has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Belize waiting to be explored. Around 145 kilometres south-west of San Pedro, a trip to San Ignacio will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Cahal Pech Archaeological Reserve, Cahal Pech Mayan Ruin and Cahal Pech Museum.
Around 113 kilometres south-west of San Pedro, Belmopan is another essential stop in Belize. No visit is complete without checking out Blue Hole National Park, The Olmec Head and St. Herman's Cave.
