Flying from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): what you need to know
The timezone in New York is UTC-4, which is six hours behind Sharm El Sheikh.
To ensure you get on your SSH to JFK flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SSH and JFK include:
Queen Alia International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
At the moment, R 5,046 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sharm El Sheikh Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 12,049. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SSH to JFK if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
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 send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from SSH to JFK.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Handy information about Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
65.11% of flights that leave from Sharm El Sheikh Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Sharm El Sheikh Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Sharm El Sheikh. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 50 minutes.
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Arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
If you're coming in on a late Sharm El Sheikh Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near JFK:
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Getting from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York
The street address for JFK is JFK Airport.
John F. Kennedy International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of New York. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The quietest month for a flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to New York based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in New York is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from SSH to JFK in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen New York. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Boston is another essential stop in United States and is around 306 kilometres north-east of New York. No trip is complete without a visit to Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.