Flying from New York to Cochin International Airport (COK): What you need to know
When planning your flight from New York to Cochin International Airport (COK), there's a good selection of airports to start your journey from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are New York's main terminals.
The timezone in Kochi is UTC+5:30, which is nine hours 30 minutes ahead of New York. Cochin International Airport is located in Kochi.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from New York to COK.
Peak season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from New York to COK. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular airports:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
JFK is around 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from New York to Cochin International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
74.1% of flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from New York to Cochin International Airport, browse these options when leaving from Newark Liberty International Airport:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
EWR is about 24 kilometres from central New York. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to COK flight:
73.3% of flights leaving Newark Liberty International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is around 18 kilometres from central New York. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 25 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour.
Make catching an early New York to Cochin International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels close to LaGuardia Airport and head to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
LGA has a solid on-time arrivals performance of 80.0%, so you can count on your flight to stay on course and land as expected.
The street address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Cochin International Airport (COK)
Have a late flight from New York to Cochin International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near COK and turn in quicker:
Pick up the keys to a Cochin International Airport rental car from leading providers like Avis or Europcar. With your own wheels, you can go beyond Kochi and check out places that don't make every guidebook.
For the best deal, book your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your New York to Cochin International Airport flight.
Getting from Cochin International Airport (COK) to central Kochi
Cochin International Airport to central Kochi is around 29 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Cochin International Airport (COK)
Rs93,738 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from New York to Cochin International Airport. Return flights start at Rs171,450. These prices may change depending on demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from New York to COK. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from New York to Cochin International Airport (COK)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from New York to Cochin International Airport (COK). August is when most people visit Kochi. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in April.
When booking your New York to COK flight ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. March is the warmest month in Kochi, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 34ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 21ºC and 32ºC. Look for cheap tickets from New York to Cochin International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Kochi
Start your Kochi trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from New York to Cochin International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Kochi Biennale Foundation, Kochi Muziris Biennale and Vembanad Lake are must-do's during your Kochi adventure.
Explore more of India
You've visited Kochi, now it's time to discover other parts of India. Travel around 209 kilometres south-east to Tirunelveli to tick off its leading sights. From Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple) to Mahadeva Swami Temple and ISKCON Tirunelveli, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 113 kilometres north-east of Kochi, Coimbatore is another favourite stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Sri Sathya Sai Mandir and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial.