Flying from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport is 13 hours 5 minutes.
New York's timezone is UTC-4, making New York seven hours behind Jeddah.
Each week, there are six King Abdulaziz International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off early, opt for the 03:05 Saudia flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 03:25 with Saudia.
Leave plenty of time to catch your JED to JFK flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Getting to New York (and then seeing more of United States!) is a snap with Saudia. This popular carrier has direct flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Saudia is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Saudia leads the way as the most punctual carrier for JED to JFK flights, with 83.78% of its services arriving on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from King Abdulaziz International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between JED and JFK:
London Heathrow Airport
Cairo International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight is Rs76,797. A return plane ticket right now is Rs158,839. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from JED to JFK.
The cheapest month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
81.7% of flights leaving King Abdulaziz International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of JED.
Central Jeddah to King Abdulaziz International Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Booked an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to JED:
Arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Consider booking a hotel close to JFK if you have a late King Abdulaziz International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a John F. Kennedy International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Dollar or Sixt and see more of New York and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from John F. Kennedy International Airport about two weeks before you set off.
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 to central New York has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit New York. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in New York is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from JED to JFK in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen New York. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Boston is another standout destination in United States and is around 306 kilometres north-east of New York. No trip is complete without dropping by Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.