Flying from New York to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI): What you need to know
Planning your flight from New York to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) begins with finding the most convenient airport to take off from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are the main departure points in New York.
Santa Cruz (where Viru Viru International Airport is located) and New York share the UTC-4 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
To ensure you get on your flight from New York to VVI, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some 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)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from New York to VVI with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between JFK and VVI include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Travelling from central New York to JFK takes around 1 hour 20 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from New York to Viru Viru International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of the flights that depart from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% land on schedule at their destination.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from New York to Viru Viru International Airport, here's where you can stop when taking off from Newark Liberty International Airport:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
You can get to EWR from central New York in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 24 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your New York to VVI flight, stay in one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 73.3%.
The street address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
When searching for a plane ticket from New York to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) out of LaGuardia Airport (LGA), you can choose from a few stopover options. Consider making a pit stop at Miami International Airport (MIA), one of the busiest connection points on this route.
The journey to LGA from the centre of New York is around 1 hour on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 25 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your New York to Viru Viru International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near LaGuardia Airport make departure day effortless if you're jetting off early:
LGA has a stellar on-time arrivals rating of 80.0%, so you can count on your flight to stay on course and land as expected.
The address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
Have a late flight from New York to Viru Viru International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near VVI and fast-forward to bedtime:
Grab a Viru Viru International Airport rental car and visit the lesser-known spots that'll make your trip unforgettable. Europcar and Keddy By Europcar can hook you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Santa Cruz and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your New York to Viru Viru International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
Right now, R 3,950 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Viru Viru International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 7,180. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from New York to VVI, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
Affordable New York to Viru Viru International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from New York to VVI.
Find an affordable flight from New York to Viru Viru International Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from New York to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Santa Cruz. July is when most people book flights from New York to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
Lock in a New York to VVI plane ticket departing in September if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Santa Cruz to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from New York to Viru Viru International Airport in July when temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Explore more of Bolivia
Montero is just one of the many cities in Bolivia waiting to be explored after you've seen Santa Cruz. Around 40 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including SAMASA Parque Recreacional De Montero, Plaza Principal de Montero and la cruz Park.
Around 16 kilometres north of Santa Cruz, Warnes is another essential stop in Bolivia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at #MiEKoParqueSeguro Ecologico, Plazuela Melchor Pinto and Plaza Principal de Warnes.
