Travelling from Manta Airport (MEC) to New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK): what you need to know
Manta and New York are in the same timezone, UTC-5.
Your MEC to JFK flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Choose a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Manta Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport. Panama City Tocumen International Airport is a popular stopover on the MEC to JFK route.
Handy information about Manta Airport (MEC)
Manta Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from MEC arrive on schedule 94% of the time.
To reach Manta Airport from central Manta, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
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Arriving at New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
If you're arriving on a late Manta Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near JFK:
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Booking your ride from New York John F. Kennedy Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to central New York
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
From New York John F. Kennedy Airport, New York is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
The quietest month for a flight from Manta Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit New York based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Manta Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport for July if you'd like to visit New York during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MEC to JFK in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of New York. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Boston is another standout destination in the United States and is around 306 kilometres north-east of New York. No journey is complete without seeing Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.
