Travelling from New York to St John's International Airport (YYT): What you need to know
The timezone in St John's is UTC-4:30, which is one hour 30 minutes ahead of New York. St John's International Airport is located in St John's.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from New York to YYT. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak months like July or high seasons such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean longer lines at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a wise move.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from New York to YYT. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular airports:
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Travelling from central New York to JFK takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from New York to St John's International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
When it comes to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, 73% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Tick a new place off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from New York to St John's International Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from Newark Liberty International Airport:
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
Using public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in around 1 hour. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to YYT flight:
71% of flights taking off from Newark Liberty International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Lock in a plane ticket from New York to St John's International Airport (YYT) out of New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between LGA and YYT are:
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
LGA is around 13 kilometres from central New York. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 30 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Make catching an early New York to St John's International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near New York LaGuardia Airport and get to the check-in counter without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive at their destinations when they should. At LGA, that rate is 69%.
The street address of New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About St John's International Airport (YYT)
If you have a late flight from New York to St John's International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near YYT:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks ahead of your New York to St John's International Airport flight.
Getting from St John's International Airport (YYT) to central St John's
Central St John's is around 11 kilometres from St John's International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to St John's International Airport (YYT)
Right now, R 3,128 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to St John's International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 7,090. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from New York to YYT, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Cheap New York to St John's International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from New York to St John's International Airport (YYT)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to visit St John's. July is when most people book flights from New York to St John's International Airport (YYT), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in St John's is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Lock in your New York to YYT plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from New York to St John's International Airport in February when temperatures are between -7ºC (19ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF).
More about St John's
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in St John's right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from New York to St John's International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Signal Hill, Cape Spear and Cabot Tower are top sights which should feature on any good St John's itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Grand Falls-Windsor is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen St John's. Around 257 kilometres away to the northwest, check out popular attractions including Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Canyon Park Walking Trail and Salmonid Interpretation Centre.
Grand Bank is another essential stop in Canada and is around 241 kilometres west of St John's. No trip is complete without visiting Victoria Hall Museum, Seaman's Provincial Museum and George C. Harris House - Museum of Local History.