Flying from New York to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): What you need to know
Varanasi is ten hours 30 minutes ahead of New York. Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is located in Varanasi, which operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
For a smooth journey, 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 board your flight from New York to VNS.
July is a peak travel month. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like Thanksgiving or Christmas, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Whether you want to visit a new city along the way or just have a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options departing from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from New York to VNS.
JFK is around 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from New York to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to the on-time performance of New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, 73% of flights complete their journey on time.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Break up your flight from New York to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport with a stop at Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL). A main stopover between Newark Liberty International Airport and VNS, it's the perfect opportunity to relax before the next leg of your journey.
Using public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in around 1 hour. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your New York to VNS flight? Check in to a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 71%.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is roughly 13 kilometres from central New York. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 30 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 55 minutes.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early New York to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight:
Flights that leave from LGA land at their destination on schedule 69% of the time.
The address of New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
Have a late flight from New York to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near VNS and be in snooze mode sooner:
Getting from Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to central Varanasi
Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Varanasi. It takes around 35 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is R 6,973. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 15,729. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from New York to VNS, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest New York to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from New York to VNS.
Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from New York to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from New York to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from New York to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS). February is the busiest month to visit Varanasi. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in January.
Book a New York to VNS plane ticket departing in May if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Varanasi to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from New York to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in January when temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Varanasi
Once you've booked your flight from New York to Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Varanasi:
Kashi Vishwanath mandir and Ganga River are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Varanasi itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Varanasi.
Explore more of India
Kanpur is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored once you've seen Varanasi. Around 274 kilometres away to the northwest, check out popular attractions including ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple, SHREE JAGANNATH TEMPLE and Jaggannath Ji Temple.
Lucknow is another favourite destination in India and is around 241 kilometres northwest of Varanasi. No trip is complete without a visit to ImamBada, Victoria Memorial and Jama Masjid.
