Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport is 11 hours 35 minutes.
Jeddah is seven hours ahead of New York and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Flights from JFK to JED start from 10:00 — the earliest with Saudia. The last departure is at 12:00 with Saudia. In total, you can choose from five weekly John F. Kennedy International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your JFK to JED flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Saudia offers direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Jeddah — and maybe even more of Saudi Arabia if you have time.
Most passengers choose to travel with Saudia on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating JFK to JED flights is Saudia. Its services land as scheduled 79.41% of the time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between JFK and JED include:
Cairo International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Rs64,220 is currently the best price for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs138,058. These prices may change based on demand.
To get cheap tickets from JFK to JED, reserve your journey six months before your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, data shows 74.1% of flights complete their journey on 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 driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to JFK? If you've booked an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near JED instead:
Grab a King Abdulaziz International Airport rental car and explore Jeddah and beyond with your own wheels. Final Rentals, Avis and Budget are well-known companies you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from King Abdulaziz International Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
King Abdulaziz International Airport to central Jeddah has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
August is the most popular month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Jeddah in April.
Lock in your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport for July if you want to explore Jeddah during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 27ºC and 37ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from JFK to JED in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Mecca is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored after you've seen Jeddah. Around 88 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include View point, Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park.
Around 306 kilometres north of Jeddah, Yanbu is another favourite stop in Saudi Arabia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Yanbu Corniche, Yanbu Lakes and Yanbu Historic Area.