Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cataratas International Airport (IGU): what you need to know
Foz do Iguaçu's timezone is UTC-3, making Foz do Iguaçu one hour ahead of New York.
Leave enough time to catch your JFK to IGU flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cataratas International Airport (IGU)
At the moment, Rs119,905 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cataratas International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs248,776. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from JFK to IGU if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cataratas International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across every month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near JFK. Whether you have an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cataratas International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Cataratas International Airport (IGU)
Book a hotel close to IGU if you're on a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cataratas International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Cataratas International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Localiza, Unidas or Movida and discover more of Foz do Iguaçu and beyond.
Booking your ride from Cataratas International Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Cataratas International Airport (IGU) to central Foz do Iguaçu
Cataratas International Airport to the centre of Foz do Iguaçu has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
When to fly to Cataratas International Airport (IGU)
June is the most popular month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cataratas International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Foz do Iguaçu in April.
Book your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cataratas International Airport for January if you want to visit Foz do Iguaçu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 35ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 10ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap tickets from JFK to IGU sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Foz do Iguaçu has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Brazil you'll want to see. Around 418 kilometres north-east of Foz do Iguaçu, a visit to Londrina will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Igapo Lake, Jardim Botanico de Londrina and Londrina Metropolitan Cathedral.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Brazil, consider Maringa, roughly 338 kilometres north-east of Foz do Iguaçu. Catedral Basilica Menor Nossa Senhora da Gloria, Parque Alfredo Nyffler and Inga Park are among the biggest draws.