Flying from New York to Geneve Airport (GVA): What you need to know
Organising your flight from New York to Geneve Airport (GVA) begins with finding the most convenient airport to jet off from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are your options in New York.
Expect to be travelling for 7 hours 50 minutes. That's the average time for a direct New York to Geneve Airport flight.
Geneva is five hours ahead of New York. Geneve Airport is located in Geneva, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
The busiest route is from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Geneve Airport (GVA), with 11 direct weekly services. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from JFK to GVA is the 7:25pm SWISS service. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 8:50pm with Delta Air Lines.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from New York to GVA. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading away during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You can hop on a direct flight from New York to Geneve Airport (GVA) out of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
When taking off from JFK, you can catch a direct flight from New York to Geneve Airport with SWISS.
SWISS is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from JFK to GVA.
With a reliable 81.36% of services arriving as planned, SWISS is the most punctual carrier operating on this route.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from New York to GVA. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 48 kilometres from central New York, JFK can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
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 Geneve Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Of the flights that depart from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% land on schedule at their destination.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Catching a flight out of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)? Direct New York to Geneve Airport (GVA) flight tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
Take a direct flight from New York to GVA with United Airlines. This is one of the leading carriers flying this route out of EWR.
On the EWR to GVA route, United Airlines is the airline most travellers rely on.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier flying from Newark Liberty International Airport to Geneve Airport, with 76.67% of its services landing on time.
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from New York to Geneve Airport. Here's where you can connect between Newark Liberty International Airport and GVA:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
You can arrive at EWR from the centre of New York in approximately 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 24 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your New York to GVA flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
73.3% of flights departing Newark Liberty International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
You can reserve a flight ticket from New York to Geneve Airport (GVA) leaving from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with a stopover. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is a major connection point.
From central New York, LGA is around 18 kilometres away. It takes roughly 25 minutes to get to the airport by car and 1 hour or so on public transport.
Make catching an early New York to Geneve Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LaGuardia Airport and get to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
With 80.0% of its departing flights arriving as scheduled, LGA is a dependable starting point for your adventure.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Geneve Airport (GVA)
If you have a late flight from New York to Geneve Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near GVA:
Follow your own route with a Geneve Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and experience more of Geneva and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around two weeks before your New York to Geneve Airport flight.
Getting from Geneve Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
Central Geneva is around 10 kilometres from Geneve Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, cab or ride-share.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Geneve Airport (GVA)
Rs41,461 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from New York to Geneve Airport. A return flight starts at Rs112,162. These prices can change based on demand.
Book five months before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from New York to GVA.
Plan your trip for October. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on New York to Geneve Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from New York to Geneve Airport (GVA)
Think about your travel style when deciding your trip dates. November is the quietest month to visit Geneva. June is when most people book flights from New York to Geneve Airport (GVA), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
Book a New York to GVA flight ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Geneva to range from 10ºC to 29ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from New York to Geneve Airport in January when temperatures are between -5ºC and 7ºC.
More about Geneva
Once you've booked your flight from New York to Geneve Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Geneva:
Your Geneva trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Attractions that should be on your list include CERN, Geneva, Switzerland and Jets d'eau.
Explore more of Switzerland
Geneva is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland you'll want to see. About 225 kilometres north-east of Geneva, a trip to Zurich will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva, Basel is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Start your sightseeing at Art Basel, Christmas Lightshow and Basel Minster.
