Flying from New York to Cozumel International Airport (CZM): What you need to know
Cozumel's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as New York. Cozumel International Airport is located in Cozumel.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from New York to CZM.
July is a busy month for air travel. If you're heading away then or during a major holiday like Christmas or Thanksgiving, show up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from New York to CZM with a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between JFK and CZM include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
The journey from central New York to JFK takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from New York to Cozumel International Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Of all flights leaving New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, 73% arrive on time at their destination.
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from New York to Cozumel International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Newark Liberty International Airport and CZM:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
EWR is around 24 kilometres from central New York. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your New York to CZM flight? Kick back in a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
71% of flights taking off from Newark Liberty International Airport arrive according to schedule.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
You can book a plane ticket from New York to Cozumel International Airport (CZM) with one or more stops leaving from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA). These are some of the most common stopovers between LGA and CZM:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The trip to LGA from central New York is around 55 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 30 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early New York to Cozumel International Airport flight:
The on-time performance rate of LGA is 69%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find New York LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Cozumel International Airport (CZM)
If you're arriving on a late flight from New York to Cozumel International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near CZM:
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your New York to Cozumel International Airport flight.
Getting from Cozumel International Airport (CZM) to central Cozumel
From Cozumel International Airport, central Cozumel is around 6 kilometres away. It takes about 10 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Cozumel International Airport (CZM)
At the moment, Rs53,996 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Cozumel International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs115,739. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from New York to CZM, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest New York to Cozumel International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from New York to CZM.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from New York to Cozumel International Airport.
More about Cozumel
Once you've booked your flight from New York to Cozumel International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Cozumel:
Your Cozumel trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that belong on your itinerary include San Gervasio, Zona Arqueológica San Gervasio and Cenote Aerolito de Paraiso.
Explore more of Mexico
Cozumel has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Mexico waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres west of Cozumel, a trip to Merida will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos, Chichen-itza Park and Nva. Chichen Itza Park.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Mexico, consider Chetumal, about 274 kilometres southwest of Cozumel. Museum de la cultura maya, sian kaan 3 Park and El Malecon de Chetumal are among its highlights.