Flying from Jakarta to New York: what you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Jakarta. Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Jakarta to New York taking off from here.
When flying into New York, get off the plane at New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) or New York Newark Airport (EWR). New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is another major gateway to this city.
New York's timezone is UTC-5, which makes New York 12 hours behind Jakarta.
To ensure you get on your Jakarta to New York flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jakarta to New York
To find cheap Jakarta to New York flights, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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Flying from Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even tour another city. When searching for Jakarta to New York flights leaving from Soekarno-Hatta Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
CGK is about 19 kilometres from the centre of Jakarta. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will give you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Want a convenient hotel close to Soekarno-Hatta Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Jakarta to New York, these stays will put you nice and close to your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Soekarno-Hatta Airport, data shows 73% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Arriving in New York
New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
The distance from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to central New York is approximately 21 kilometres. It takes about 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near JFK if you're coming in on a late flight from Jakarta to New York. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a New York John F. Kennedy Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Budget, Dollar or Sixt and find adventure across New York and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from New York John F. Kennedy Airport about two weeks before your trip.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
New York Newark Airport (EWR)
New York Newark Airport (EWR) is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of New York. Following your flight from Jakarta to New York, it'll take you approximately 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
The trip will take about 1 hour on public transport.
There are some comfortable places ready to welcome you near EWR. Tuck yourself in after your Jakarta to New York flight at any of these well-located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or taxi lines. Grab a New York Newark Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Check out the rates and availability from Dollar, Budget and Thrifty.
Get first dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from EWR three weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a wider choice of vehicles.
New York Newark Airport can be found at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Set off for the city centre after your flight from Jakarta 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 get to by car.
Public transport will take you there in roughly 55 minutes.
Choose a hotel close to LGA and get from baggage claim to your bed in a snap. Whether you have a late Jakarta to New York flight or just want a hassle-free arrival, these stays are all about convenience:
Take the guesswork out of the next leg of your trip with a New York LaGuardia Airport rental car. Dollar, Ace Rent a Car and Thrifty are some companies you can book with.
Around two weeks ahead of your flight from Jakarta to New York is a good time to secure your ride from LGA. You're likely to snag a better deal or even snap up an early bird discount.
The street address for New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
Best time to go to New York
March is the quietest month for flights from Jakarta to New York, while July is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to visit New York based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a Jakarta to New York ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in New York to range from 18ºC to 30ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Jakarta to New York in January when temperatures average between -6ºC and 8ºC.
More about New York
After booking your flight from Jakarta to New York, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring New York:
Central Park and Statue of Liberty are just the start of the major attractions to add to your New York travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Explore more of the United States
New York has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. About 129 kilometres southwest of New York, a trip to Philadelphia will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Boston is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 306 kilometres northeast of New York. No journey is complete without visiting Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.
