Travelling from New York to Sonoma County Airport (STS): What you need to know
Begin your trip planning by looking up the ideal departure point for your flight from New York to Sonoma County Airport (STS). Explore the options for leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), the city's main airports.
The timezone in Santa Rosa is UTC-7, which is three hours behind New York. Sonoma County Airport is located in Santa Rosa.
Your flight from New York to STS 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.
Taking off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Travelling from central New York to JFK takes about 1 hour 20 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from New York to Sonoma County Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Of all flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% touch down on time at their destination.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Using public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your New York to STS flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 73.3%. This figure sheds light on how often flights departing from this airport arrive on schedule.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The journey time to LGA from central New York is around 1 hour by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 25 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your New York to Sonoma County Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near LaGuardia Airport make departure day a breeze if you're jetting off early:
LGA has an on-time performance rate of 80.0%. This means the majority of its flights arrive at their destination as expected and your plans stay right on track.
The address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Sonoma County Airport (STS)
Consider staying in a hotel close to STS if you have a late flight from New York to Sonoma County Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
You'll find STS at 2200 Airport Boulevard.
Getting from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to central Santa Rosa
Sonoma County Airport to the centre of Santa Rosa is roughly 11 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Sonoma County Airport (STS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Sonoma County Airport is R 3,394. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 6,579. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from New York to STS, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from New York to Sonoma County Airport (STS)
October is when most people book flights from New York to Sonoma County Airport (STS). Visit Santa Rosa in May for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Santa Rosa is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your New York to STS plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
February has temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from New York to Sonoma County Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Santa Rosa
After booking your flight from New York to Sonoma County Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Santa Rosa:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Safari West Tour, Safari West and Paradise Ridge Winery are popular attractions which should be on every Santa Rosa itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Santa Rosa is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. About 153 kilometres south-east of Santa Rosa, a trip to San Jose will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Japantown (San Jose), Winchester Mystery House and The Tech Museum of Innovation.
Around 113 kilometres east of Santa Rosa, Sacramento is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Old Sacramento Waterfront, Fright Planet - America's Haunted Theme Park and California State Railroad Museum.
