Travelling from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to New York: what you need to know
The timezone in New York is UTC-4. The city is 17 hours behind Queenstown, where Queenstown Airport is located.
For a relaxed start to your ZQN to New York flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Heading off during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
ZQN is around 6 kilometres from central Queenstown. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 20 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near ZQN. Whether you have an early flight from Queenstown Airport to New York or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are all about convenience:
When it comes to Queenstown Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79.18% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find ZQN at P.O. Box 64.
How to find the cheapest flights from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to New York
The best price we've found for a one-way Queenstown Airport to New York flight is R 8,268. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 16,467. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from ZQN to New York, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
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Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of New York. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 50 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Queenstown Airport to New York. Book one of these accommodation options near JFK instead:
Travel at your own speed with a John F. Kennedy International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Budget, Dollar or Sixt and find adventure across New York and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from John F. Kennedy International Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from ZQN to New York.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is roughly 24 kilometres from the centre of New York. Once you've hopped off your flight from Queenstown Airport to New York, it'll take you around 30 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 10 minutes or so.
You'll find some comfortable places to call home for the night near EWR. Settle in and get cosy after your ZQN to New York flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Dollar, Budget and Thrifty make picking up a Newark Liberty International Airport rental car simple. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Avoid potential price surges. Reserving your ride three weeks before your arrival at EWR can land you a better rate.
Newark Liberty International Airport can be found at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is about 18 kilometres from central New York. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by ride-share or cab once you've hopped off your flight from Queenstown Airport to New York.
The journey takes around 1 hour by public transport.
If you don't want to make your way to the centre, choose a hotel near LGA. Settle in at one of these options after your ZQN to New York flight:
Whether you'd like an economy for a solo escape or a spacious SUV to fit a group of friends, you'll find the ideal LaGuardia Airport rental car for your needs. Explore the range of wheels available here from names such as Dollar, Ace Rent a Car and Thrifty.
If you're looking for a specific kind of vehicle, lock in your ride from LGA about two weeks ahead of your flight from Queenstown Airport to New York. This gives you a better shot at getting the car you want, as well as a better rate.
The street address for LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
Best time to go to New York
Visit New York in peak season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Queenstown Airport to New York in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Lock in a Queenstown Airport to New York flight 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 want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ZQN to New York in January when temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about New York
After booking your flight from Queenstown 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:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building are top attractions which should be on any well-planned New York itinerary.
Explore more of United States
New York is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be explored. Around 129 kilometres south-west of New York, a visit to Philadelphia will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Boston is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 306 kilometres north-east of New York. No trip is complete without seeing Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.
