Travelling from Basseterre Airport (SKB) to New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Basseterre Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport.
New York's timezone is UTC-5, which makes New York one hour behind Basseterre.
Every week, there are four Basseterre Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport flights. If you'd like to take off early, opt for the 12:04 American Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 15:40 with JetBlue Airways.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your SKB to JFK flight.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Basseterre Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport, so getting to New York (and then visiting more of the United States!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
JetBlue is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With an impressive 80.0% of services landing on schedule, jetBlue is the most punctual carrier operating SKB to JFK flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Basseterre Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between SKB and JFK:
Miami International Airport
San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport
Bridgetown Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Basseterre Airport (SKB) to New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
R 3,404 is currently the best price for a one-way Basseterre Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport flight. Return flights start at R 5,910. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from SKB to JFK, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Basseterre Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from SKB to JFK is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Basseterre Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Basseterre Airport (SKB)
Of the flights that depart from Basseterre Airport, 75% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Basseterre to Basseterre Airport is around 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip on public transport will take about 15 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near SKB. Whether you have an early flight from Basseterre Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
If you have a late Basseterre Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near JFK:
Follow your own route with a New York John F. Kennedy Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Dollar or Sixt and see more of New York and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from New York John F. Kennedy Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to central New York
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
New York John F. Kennedy Airport to the centre of New York has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
July is the busiest month for flights from Basseterre Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to New York in March.
The warmest month in New York is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Basseterre Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SKB to JFK sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited New York, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Travel around 129 kilometres south-west to Philadelphia to check off its top attractions. From Independence Hall to Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another major destination in the United States, consider Boston, about 306 kilometres north-east of New York. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are highlights.
