Travelling from Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to New York: what you need to know
New York is five hours behind Tenerife, where Tenerife South Airport is located. New York follows the UTC-5 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your TFS to New York flight.
Travelling during a popular month such as March? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
TFS is about 56 kilometres from central Tenerife. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near TFS. Whether you're catching an early flight from Tenerife South Airport to New York or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
75% of flights taking off from Tenerife South Airport touch down at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to New York
R 6,417 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Tenerife South Airport to New York flight. A round-trip ticket right now is R 8,628. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from TFS to New York if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Tenerife South Airport to New York across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The distance from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York is roughly 24 kilometres. It takes about 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Tenerife South Airport to New York. Book one of these accommodation options near JFK instead:
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from TFS to New York.
The street address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Central New York is about 24 kilometres from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Once your flight from Tenerife South Airport to New York has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 35 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour.
There are some comfortable places ready to welcome you near EWR. Settle in and get cosy after your TFS to New York flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Lock in the best price by booking your ride from EWR three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
You can find Newark Liberty International Airport at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Make tracks for the city centre after your flight from Tenerife South Airport to New York has touched down. Central New York is around 13 kilometres from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and takes roughly 30 minutes to reach by taxi or ride-share.
The journey takes around 55 minutes on public transport.
If you don't want to make your way into the centre, choose a hotel near LGA. Make yourself comfortable at one of these options after your TFS to New York flight:
Plan ahead and enjoy the payoff. Book your ride from LGA two weeks before your flight from Tenerife South Airport to New York for the lowest prices.
The street address for New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
Best time to go to New York
December is the quietest month for flights from Tenerife South Airport to New York, while July is the busiest. Find the ideal time to visit New York based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in a Tenerife South Airport to New York plane ticket with a departure in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from TFS to New York in January when temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about New York
Once you've booked your flight from Tenerife South Airport to New York, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring New York:
Statue of Liberty and Central Park are just two of the top attractions to put on your New York itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Explore more of the United States
New York will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 129 kilometres southwest of New York, a visit to Philadelphia will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Around 306 kilometres northeast of New York, Boston is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum.
