Flying from New York to Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND): What you need to know
You can choose from a variety of airports when planning your flight from New York to Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND). Explore your options for leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
Expect to be travelling for 4 hours 55 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct New York to Maurice Bishop International Airport flight.
Maurice Bishop International Airport is located in St. George's. The city's timezone is UTC-4 — the same as New York.
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND) is the most popular route, with 6 direct services each week. You can get from JFK to GND on JetBlue Airways's 6am departure.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from New York to GND.
During peak travel periods, allow for longer wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Go straight to your destination from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Direct flights from New York to Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND) are available from here.
JetBlue Airways is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from New York to Maurice Bishop International Airport jetting out of JFK.
Most passengers choose to fly with JetBlue Airways between JFK and GND.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate on this route is JetBlue Airways.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from New York to GND departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Piarco International Airport (POS)
Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
Hewanorra Airport (UVF)
The journey from central New York to JFK takes about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from New York to Maurice Bishop International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays close to John F. Kennedy International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Knock a new city off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from New York to Maurice Bishop International Airport, check out these options when setting off from Newark Liberty International Airport:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
Hewanorra Airport (UVF)
With public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your New York to GND flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 73.3%. This figure shows how often flights that take off from this airport arrive on schedule.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Booking a flight ticket from New York to Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND) with one or more stops can offer you more departure time choices on top of cheaper fares. When jetting off from LaGuardia Airport (LGA), here are a few places you can detour to on the way to GND:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The journey to LGA from the centre of New York is around 1 hour by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 25 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your New York to Maurice Bishop International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near LaGuardia Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
LGA has a very good on-time arrivals performance of 80.0%, so you can count on your flight to stay on course and touch down when it should.
You'll find LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND)
Consider booking a hotel close to GND if you're catching a late flight from New York to Maurice Bishop International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Maurice Bishop International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Final Rentals or MEX and see more of St. George's and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your New York to Maurice Bishop International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Maurice Bishop International Airport is Rs40,333. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs77,544. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book seven months before travelling. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from New York to GND.
Plan your trip for December. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on New York to Maurice Bishop International Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from New York to Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND)
August is the busiest month for flights from New York to Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND). Plan your visit to St. George's in May for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in St. George's is September, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 30ºC. Book your New York to GND flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
February sees temperatures of between 23ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from New York to Maurice Bishop International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about St. George's
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in St. George's right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from New York to Maurice Bishop International Airport:
Your St. George's trip won't be complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions you can't miss include Carenage, Fort George and West Indies Cricket Heritage Centre.
