Flying from New York to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): What you need to know
When looking for your flight from New York to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC), there's a good range of airports you can fly out of. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are New York's main options.
Alicante is five hours ahead of New York. Alicante-Elche Airport is located in Alicante, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Your flight from New York to ALC won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Peak season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from New York to ALC that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between JFK and ALC include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Shannon Airport (SNN)
Travelling from central New York to JFK takes around 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your break? Stay near John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from New York to Alicante-Elche Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of the departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% land on time at their destination.
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from New York to Alicante-Elche Airport. Here's where you can connect between Newark Liberty International Airport and ALC:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Porto Airport (OPO)
EWR is about 24 kilometres from central New York. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your New York to ALC flight? Kick back in a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
73.3% of flights out of Newark Liberty International Airport arrive according to schedule.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
From central New York, LGA is around 18 kilometres away. It takes roughly 25 minutes to arrive by car and 1 hour or so if you take public transport.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to LaGuardia Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early New York to Alicante-Elche Airport flight:
LGA has an on-time performance rate of 80.0%. This means the majority of its flights reach their destination as expected and your trip runs like clockwork.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from New York to Alicante-Elche Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ALC instead:
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To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your New York to Alicante-Elche Airport flight.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
The centre of Alicante is roughly 10 kilometres from Alicante-Elche Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of your trip.
Travelling on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Rs42,607 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from New York to Alicante-Elche Airport. A return flight starts at Rs105,686. These fares can change based on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from New York to ALC, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
Affordable New York to Alicante-Elche Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from New York to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
July is the busiest month for flights from New York to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC). Plan your visit to Alicante in February for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Alicante is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 32ºC. Book your New York to ALC flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has temperatures of between 7ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from New York to Alicante-Elche Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Alicante
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Alicante right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from New York to Alicante-Elche Airport:
Alicante Bay / Gulf Of Alicante and Castillo de Santa Barbara are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Alicante must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Plaza de Espana.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Alicante, now it's time to discover more of Spain. Journey about 241 kilometres north-west to Cuenca to check off its leading attractions. From Hanging Houses of Cuenca to Hanging Houses of Cuenca and Historic Walled Town of Cuenca, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Spain, head for Ibiza, roughly 193 kilometres east of Alicante. Platja d'en Bossa, Blue Ocean Ibiza and Playa de Ses Salines are key reasons to visit.